Contracts Manager x2

Job description:

Do you have a passion for negotiating contracts that can drive groundbreaking research projects and make a transformative difference in the world? The University of Sheffield is a world top-100 university, and its research has had a significantly positive impact on lives across the globe.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join our Research Contracts Team to support academic researchers and postgraduate research students to undertake high quality research and to use the findings of this research for economic and social benefit.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with contracts or other legal agreements in any work setting.
• Is an effective communicator, able to provide tailored advice and guidance on contracts.
• Can develop a good sense of the bigger picture with any project, identifying and focusing on key risks in any agreement.
• Collaborates, exploring opportunities to develop positive relationships or process improvements beyond their immediate work area.
• Is eager to learn, understand and expand on existing experience.
• Can support a small team to prioritise work aligned with the needs of service users.

The position is in a friendly and supportive team, we learn from any issues that arise and challenge ourselves to make sure that our services are flexible and remain fit-for-purpose as things change. We apply a pragmatic, solutions focused approach to negotiate over 3000 contracts a year across a diverse range of projects. The university is committed to allowing its employees to work to a hybrid model and for this role you would have the opportunity of working approximately 50% on campus and 50% remotely. You will have good professional development opportunities, with an employer which values and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. It would be advantageous if you have some line management experience to support team members’ overall career development, but we also have a variety of development tools to support you.

What We Offer:

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days (pro rata).
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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