The Research Contracts Manager role is based within a busy, diverse and friendly Research Contracts team, working with colleagues across Research & Innovation and the wider University to facilitate research and knowledge exchange activity. The Research Contracts Manager will provide specialist contractual support primarily across clinical research activities, including interventional trials, observational studies, and associated data arrangements, while also supporting translational research collaborations. The postholder will lead the negotiation and drafting of clinical trial agreements, investigator-initiated and sponsor-led studies, industry-sponsored research, and associated regulatory-dependent contracts.

You will work with other Contracts Team members and will need to build productive relationships with stakeholders to understand the research context and agree appropriate contract terms. You will need to work with other parts of Research Operations and Faculty staff to ensure a seamless support service to academic staff, funders and collaborators. You will also provide advice on and interpretation of contract terms to colleagues where required.

You should be committed to working in and contributing to an environment of continuous improvement and will contribute towards the ongoing development and implementation of effective procedures and systems supporting research contracts and interfaces with other teams.

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week

• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a permanent post, hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application.

This role operates on a hybrid working model, which includes required on-campus attendance.

If you have any queries in relation to the post, please contact Brian Berry, Head of Research Contracts team at brian.berry@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 08 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

The role would suit someone who:

• Is organised, motivated and enjoys managing multiple activities
• Can work calmly under pressure and against tight deadlines whilst paying close attention to detail
• Communicate clearly and proactively with a wide range of colleagues
• Contribute to the committees supporting REF governance, supporting process development and improvement
• Is confident using data in Excel, Sharepoint and other digital tools to maintain clear records

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. 

This is a fixed term position until 31 December 2028.

Please contact Rae Larder (Rachel.larder@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role.  Please note that applications send directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 27 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)