Contracts Officer; Education

Contract Officer – Legal Team

This full‑time (1.0 FTE) post is available immediately on a fixed‑term basis until December 2027. The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, and the option to work from home on other days.

We welcome applications from candidates who wish to work part‑time hours or engage in job‑sharing arrangements. Internal secondment is possible with approval from your current line manager.

The Contracts Officer will work within the Legal Team and support the University’s education portfolio, drafting and negotiating contracts with third parties such as other universities, government agencies, charities and businesses.

• Draft and negotiate contracts for education-related activities.
• Support study‑abroad and academic partnership agreements with global universities.
• Negotiate placement contracts with commercial and third‑sector partners.
• Assist with contracting for medical and clinical programmes.
• Contribute to degree apprenticeship projects and other commercial education initiatives.
• Provide legal advice on larger education projects and handle ad‑hoc requests.

Key skills and experience:

• Experience with contract drafting and negotiation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a range of education and commercial matters.

The University is a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role.

The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from groups that are underrepresented within the university community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

• 41 days of leave per year
• Flexible working options
• Discounts at leading retailers
• On‑site gyms across campuses and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Maternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies (up to 26 weeks full pay)
• Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay)
• Fertility treatment policy
• Campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, South West England

The University of Exeter is a member of the Russell Group of research‑intensive universities, ranked in the top 200 worldwide. It offers a world‑class environment for teaching, research and industry engagement.