Overview
Deputy Head of (Research) Contracts (CC13124) – Bath, BA2 7AY
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated legal professional to join the University of Bath’s Research and Impact Services (RIS) as our Deputy Head of (Research) Contracts.
About us
The University of Bath’s research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all.
Our Research and Impact Services (RIS) department supports the full research lifecycle – from funding applications and project delivery to knowledge exchange, impact, and commercialisation. As the Deputy Head of (Research) Contracts, you’ll be in a pivotal role at the heart of this work, enabling our research to reach, inform and influence policymakers nationally and internationally.
It is an exciting time to join RIS as the research portfolio is growing in terms of the number, complexity, and variety of applications being submitted, including funding from national and international sources and from both public and private entities.
About you
Working closely with the Head of Team you will support them in leading and managing a specialist Research Contracts Team in support of the University’s ambition to continue to grow and diversify its research and innovation portfolio.
You will take a leading role in co-managing the development of an efficient service for the management of a broad portfolio of research and research-related contracts.
We are looking for someone with:
- A relevant professional legal qualification and a Legal Practicing Certificate (or equivalent) with expert knowledge of contract law
- Experience of drafting and negotiating complex research collaborations between academia and non-university organisations
- The ability to manage a large and diverse turnover of contract negotiations
- Proactive management experience, managing and developing an effective, professional team.
Further information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Amy Charles Persson (acp84@bath.ac.uk) after 04 November 2025.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
What we can offer you
We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.
Closing Date: 16 Nov 2025
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 plus a market supplement up to £60,000, could be added dependent on skills and experience.
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