Contract Officer

Contract Officer

Technology Transfer & Legal Advice

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £28,982 to £35,609 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:   Tuesday 14 June 2016
Interview Date:   Thursday 23 June 2016
Reference:  733916TW

Research and Innovation Services (R&IS) delivers a range of services which support academic and research staff fulfil their research and enterprise objectives.  In particular R&IS support the development of research collaborations whether with industry or other partners, consultancy services and the commercialisation of intellectual property.  

You will be part of a specialist team within R&IS providing advice on research, consultancy and technology agreements and on intellectual property matters. The Contract Officer role is an important member of the Major Contracts Team and will work with all 4 existing manager level posts. You will be expected to negotiate and provide professional yet pragmatic advice on a wide range of agreements predominantly relating to the research and enterprise activities undertaken by the University. The focus of support provided by the Contract Officer will be on industry sponsored research studentships, consultancy services, confidentiality agreements, clinical site agreements and material or data transfer agreements. The Contract Officer will also play a significant role in providing guidance and advice to our faculty based teams who handle the greater volume of contracts and more routine matters.

You must have recent experience of contract review; negotiation; and be able to draft amendments appropriately and have a good understanding of intellectual property. Ideally you will have gained this experience in an industry-university setting and/or on research and development activities. Experience coordinating and negotiating a high number of projects at any one time is highly desirable as is experience gained in or working with at least one of the following industry sectors: aerospace, defence, engineering, ICT, health and pharmaceutical. 

You will need to have excellent written, presentation and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate at a variety of levels including senior managers in large multinationals. You must be a team player with the ability to work collaboratively with others to disseminate and share knowledge and information. You must have a good degree in either law or one of the sciences and had further contract training.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Olivia Chalwin, Major Contract Manager, Research and Innovation Services – email O.J.Chalwin@soton.ac.uk or call 023 8059 8676

Application procedure:

Apply using the link below. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Suzanne Stone (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference  733916TW on all correspondence.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.