Research and Innovation Division
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.
Research & Innovation Contracts Manager
Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance.
This is an opportunity for an experienced contracts professional to be part of a growing function where you can make a meaningful impact. You will have the chance to shape processes, contribute to best practices, and develop your career in a supportive and high-profile institution, and contribute to the ambitions of the LSE 2030 Research for the World Strategy.
As an R&I Contracts Manager, you’ll oversee contract negotiation and management across diverse research and innovation projects. You’ll have the demonstrable skills, relevant qualifications and experience to provide guidance and training, mitigate contractual risks, and support policy development in a dynamic environment. Your role will include drafting, reviewing, and finalising agreements while shaping best practices for a more streamlined contracts function.
The Ideal Candidate Should Have
- Experience in handling diverse, complex contracts in a legal, commercial or research setting.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, manage own workload, and confidently make decisions.
- Experience managing a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, exercising good time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure with multiple stakeholders on various challenges.
LSE offers a flexible and collaborative working environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work both remotely and on-site but will be expected to attend our London office weekly.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
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