Contracts Administrator, Research and Enterprise Office

Overview

Department An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Research and Enterprise Office for a highly motivated and proactive Contracts Administrator to join our expanding Contracts team in support of the University''s growing research, knowledge exchange and business engagement activities.Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the members of the REO Contracts Team and be the single point of contact for all queries concerning the progress of contracts.Coordinate signatures and liaise with external parties to ensure contracts are signed in an expedient manner.Provide timely status updates; proactively communicate with relevant stakeholders; identify and monitor contracts where progress may have stalled.Qualifications and Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to grasp complex concepts and articulate them in an accessible way to a wide variety of audiences.Additional Information

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, exceptional organisational skills and an eye for detail in all correspondence and data entry. At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification, which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made online, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email the Resourcing Team.More information: Job title — Contracts Administrator, Research and Enterprise Office; Job reference REQ09451; Application closing date 05/10/2025; Location Colchester; Salary £23,881 - £26,338 per annum, pro-rata; Employment type Permanent, Part-time; Job category/type ..... full job details .....