Contracts Manager (EU)

Job number
PRO01399

Faculties
Provost’s Team

Departments
Research Office

Salary or Salary range
£57,785 \- £69,365 per annum

Location/campus
White City Campus \- Hybrid

Contract type work pattern
Full time \- Open ended

Posting End Date
21 Jun 2026
About the role
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This role supports researchers across Imperial College London by reviewing, drafting and negotiating research agreements arising from European Commission funding.

The role offers hybrid working, development opportunities in research contracting, and a supportive environment with long\-term career potential.

What you would be doing
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Based in the Research Support and Compliance Division, the role will be part of a small team focused on Horizon Europe contracts, managing a portfolio of agreements to ensuring they align with the needs of the principal investigator and the institution, as well as aligning requirements of the funding programme. Utilising DESCA and other resources the role will engage with a range of stakeholders across the UK and Europe, as well as working closely with internal colleagues across Funding Strategy and Research Services.

What we are looking for
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Candidates should demonstrate experience in contract negotiation, agreement review, or similar administrative roles, ideally obtained in the higher education sector, coupled with a good understanding of intellectual property, confidentiality, publications, liabilities and related areas. Candidates should demonstrate a working knowledge of the EU funding environment and should have an ability to influence and negotiate with various stakeholders effectively, alongside being proactive with a service\-focused attitude. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work independently within a supportive team.

What we can offer you
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• The opportunity to continue your career at a world\-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.


• Benefit from a sector\-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).


• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on\-site leisure facilities and cycle\-to\-work scheme.


• Interest\-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.


• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

This is a full time, open ended position based at White City Campus (hybrid).

Interviews for the post are currently expected to be held in the week of 29th June 2026\.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Mr. James Lloyd, james.lloyd@imperial.ac.uk.

Available documents
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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world\-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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