Research contracts manager Work, Jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Eng (with Salaries)

Research Contracts Manager
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £36,636 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- University
Research Inclusion Manager (NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium)
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £36,636 - £46,049 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- University
- IT
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Head of Education Services
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £58,225 - £67,468 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- University
- Relocation assistance
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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
Lead User Researcher
Health Research Authority —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- AI
- Communication skills
Research Project Manager
Durham University —Durham
- £38,784 - £43,482 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
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
12d
Crime Trainer
Home Office —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £41,750 - £48,250 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Travel
2d
Global Partnerships Manager
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £36,636 - £46,049 a year
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Management
- Customer service
9d
Research & Campaigns Manager
Citizens Advice —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £30,813 a year
- Hybrid work
Senior Scientific Officer
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £42,665 - £50,495 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Windows
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Higher Scientific Officer - Monitoring
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £34,765 - £41,375 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
9d
Product Manager
HM Revenue and Customs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £58,541 - £64,624 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Work from home
1d
Senior User Researcher
Cabinet Office —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £57,204 - £68,558 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Agile
- IT
- Annual leave
9d
Fundraising Officer (Trusts & Partnerships)
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £28,000 - £31,000 a year
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Senior Project Manager
Durham University —Durham
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- University
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Bid Manager
Siemens Energy —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
11d
Innovation Partnerships Manager
Newcastle University —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
2d
Senior Scientific Officer - Monitoring
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £42,665 - £50,495 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
9d
Business Analyst
Cabinet Office —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £43,760 - £51,690 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Annual leave
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Research Contracts Manager

Newcastle University -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Full-time
£36,636 - £46,049 a year

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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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