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Research Contracts Manager
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £36,636 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- University
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- £50,000 a year
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Durham EDGE Senior Manager
Durham University —Durham
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- University
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Team Manager
Durham County Council —Durham
- £50,269 - £54,495 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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Change, Configuration and Release Management Team Manager
NECSWS —Hartlepool
- Full-time
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Community Safety Service Manager
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council —Stockton-on-Tees
- £58,289 - £60,257 a year
- Presentation skills
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- Annual leave
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Director of Quality, Compliance and Training (Care Homes)
Caring and Leading —Darlington
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Regional Safer Gambling Manager
Admiral Slots —Gateshead
- £46,340 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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HMPYOI Deerbolt - Hub Manager
Ministry of Justice —Barnard Castle
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Annual leave
5d
Curriculum Manager
Novus —Stockton-on-Tees
- £38,883.52 - £47,525.92 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Head of Customer Operations and Insight
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £69,501 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
UK Change Manager
Assystem —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Master's degree
- Business
HOFS: Education, Skills & Work
Ministry of Justice —Barnard Castle
- £50,001 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Education
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
5d
External Communications Manager
HM Revenue and Customs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £45,544 - £55,157 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Work from home
12d
Senior Internal Communications and Campaigns Manager
Infected Blood Compensation Authority —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £47,258 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- IT
- Annual leave
12d
Operational Support Grade - HMP Durham (Prison Support Role)
Ministry of Justice —Durham
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Paid Search Manager
The Media Network —North Shields
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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Stock Manager
NEXT —Bishop Auckland
- From £20,899 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Employee discount
13d
MoSMed CDT Manager
Durham University —Durham
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
- Part-time
- University
- No degree
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Digital Marketing Manager
Finnmark Limited —Spennymoor
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Research Contracts Manager

Newcastle University -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Full-time
£36,636 - £46,049 a year
12 days ago

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Company pension

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Customer service
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Contracts
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Negotiation

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Research Contracts Manager
Requisition ID: 29546

Location:
Newcastle, GB

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Contract Type: Open Ended
Working Pattern: Full Time
Posted Date: 9 Jul 2026
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Salary: £36,636 to £38,784 with progression to £46,049 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 26 July 2026

Based in the Research Grants and Contracts Team in Research and Innovation, you will play a key role in supporting the team to ensure a prompt and efficient service in the contracting of research funding.

By possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adopting a pragmatic approach, and by having a sound knowledge of the research life cycle within the Higher Education Sector, you will provide professional contracting support and advice to colleagues within Research and Innovation, the wider University and our NHS partners. You will ensure that the University’s interests are protected and the University is able to meet its contractual and legal obligations, whilst ensuring compliance with funder terms and relevant governance.

Being able to work independently and as part of a team, is essential.

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Mandy Gregory, Senior Grants and Contracts Manager, at [email protected]

Interviews will be held on the 10th August

The Role

Based in the Research Grants & Contracts (RG&C) Team in Research and Innovation, you will play a key role in supporting the team to ensure a prompt and efficient service in the contracting of research funding.

The main focus of the role is to:
Provide advice on contractual terms, governance requirements and compliance across a range of funders
Draft, negotiate and manage research agreements, including funding awards, collaboration agreements, sub-contracts and studentships
Support the development of standard agreements and internal contracting processes
You will provide more general professional advice and support to colleagues within Research and Innovation, the wider University and NHS research communities on contractual issues in support of their research activities

Key Accountabilities

Within broad parameters, under the line management and direction of the Senior Grants & Contracts Managers, and working with academic and professional colleagues at all levels, you will:

Effectively advise on, draft, and negotiate research agreements across a broad range of scientific disciplines, including clinical research, ensuring that they protect the academic and commercial interests of the parties we represent
Advise on issues relating to research agreements and where appropriate, lead on contract negotiations concerning such agreements on behalf of the University and the NHS
Ensure processes and procedures relating to the interaction with researchers across the University concerning the gathering of information required to negotiate research agreements are followed
Support the Senior Grants & Contract Managers in monitoring and evaluating the implications of changes in contracting practices introduced by major funding bodies, taking action as appropriate by adapting internal systems and processes to ensure alignment, and as necessary alerting the Senior Grants & Contracts Managers where implications may be detrimental to the University whilst maintaining effective business relationships
Obtain clear and relevant information from researchers and the relevant research support teams on matters relating to the research project, for an assessment to be made of the benefits and risks of entering into specific research agreements
Support the Senior Grants & Contract Managers in the drafting of research agreements and accompanying guidance notes for use within RG&C, and the provision of training and development in relation to the effective and appropriate use of such research agreements
Carry out additional activities and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Senior Grants & Contract Managers within RG&C

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

A sound working knowledge of research contract issues facing the Higher Education Sector, as well as issues surrounding the wider research environment
Relevant experience of contracting practice, within the Higher Education Sector, an NHS or legal setting
Experience of working with colleagues at all levels with varying levels of knowledge and expertise
A sound working knowledge of Intellectual Property practice and a clear understanding of its importance in an academic setting
Administrative skills including excellent standards of accuracy and attention to detail

Attributes and Behaviour

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work well under pressure, dealing with a concurrent workload of different issues and respond to shifting priorities
Influence others to encourage good practice within an academic context
Ability to communicate complex issues with accuracy and clarity
Work independently in a complex environment making decisions within defined parameters and with appropriate guidance
Manage large portfolios of inter-related agreements
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent negotiating skills, adoption of pragmatism and where necessary, the ability to resolve conflict
Commitment to a high level of customer service

Qualifications

A degree or equivalent experience
Other relevant professional qualification (desirable)

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 29546

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