Contracts Manager

The University of Edinburgh

Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full time
Posted June 09, 2026

Job Description

Grade UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum.

Corporate Services Group / Edinburgh Research Office.

Full time – 35 hours per week.

Fixed term: 18 months.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced research contracts specialist to play a key role in the delivery of the University of Edinburgh’s Research Contracts service. You will work closely with a team of legal experts and contracts specialists and will use your expertise to draft, review and negotiate a range of legal agreements with UK and international partners, and funders supporting the University’s extensive global research portfolio.

The successful candidates will embody our values of expertise, community, integrity, and collaboration.

Your skills and attributes will enable you to:

  • provide expert contract advice to academic and professional services colleagues across the University
  • draft and review a wide range of research re...