Contracts Negotiator

We are seeking a Contracts Negotiator to support researchers across Imperial's Faculty of Medicine by drafting, reviewing and negotiating research‑related contracts. This role is ideal for people who understand the language of contracts – whether from the NHS, charity, public sector, higher education or another research‑support environment.

• Managing your own portfolio of research contracts
• Reviewing financials and project protocols to understand the research and ensure appropriate contractual terms
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating research and related agreements
• Supporting researchers and departments to move projects forward efficiently and compliantly

The Joint Research Office (JRO) supports the research community across the Faculty of Medicine. Our specialist Contracts Team advises on terms and conditions for externally funded medical research projects, helping ensure our researchers can deliver work that improves health outcomes globally.

• Experience in contract negotiation, agreement review or similar administrative roles, particularly requiring attention to detail and stakeholder management
• Understanding of contracting areas such as intellectual property, confidentiality, publications, liabilities and other related areas
• Proactive, service‑focused attitude and ability to influence and negotiate with various stakeholders effectively
• Experience managing your own workload and meeting deadlines

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification

• Generous leave allowance of 41 days for full‑time staff, inclusive of eight days for public holidays
• Family‑friendly benefits: generous family leave, parental leave and access to outstanding childcare through our Early Years Education Centre
• Wellbeing support: staff networks, private healthcare options, and robust mental health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working (2 days remote per week)
Employee discounts, learning support, and excellent pension provision

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Imperial College London

Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London

For more information, please contact:
Tania Bennett –