We are recruiting for two positions 1. Permanent, 1. Fixed-Term until 09/10/2026.

These are a key positions that will contribute to the ambitions of the University’s Strategic Plan 2022/23 – 2029/30. Specifically, it will achieve a step change in the way that we support staff to develop their research and innovation careers, with a particular focus on post-award matters.

The primary focus of the roles will be the provision of post-award contract support, allowing Research & Innovation Services (RIS) to provide an integrated contract development and delivery support service. Working closely with the other R&I Officers and RIS colleagues, this post will provide an interface between academic schools, Finance and RIS support teams to facilitate an integrated pre- and post-award service ensuring continuity throughout the process.

You will provide critical, underpinning operational support to ensure that Cardiff Met’s research and innovation community is fully engaged with, and benefitting from, opportunities arising from the rapidly evolving funding landscape. Whilst the focus of the role is the provision of contract support, there may also be the opportunity to contribute pre-award, including with regards awareness raising, proposal development, project costing and related matters.

You’ll support by:

• Acting as a key liaison and information point, providing advice and support in respect of research and innovation post-award matters. You will provide complex and regularly-changing information, both verbally and in writing, to Schools and support units regarding R&I projects, with a particular focus on contracts and post-award issues.
• Acting as, where appropriate, the point of contact for the development of collaborative contracts, particularly those where Cardiff Met is the lead partner, or the agreements are multi-party.
• Negotiating, drafting and recommending agreements with external customers, including price, balancing commercial and academic interests with acceptable commercial and legal risks to the University.
• Analysing and interpreting contract terms and conditions, ensuring that contractual terms meet University requirements and advising on their impact and associated risk and liability to staff at all levels.
• Liaising with the University’s external lawyers and relevant colleagues across the University to provide clear, pragmatic advice on the implications of contractual terms, and how to manage the activity in context and ensuring that all aspects of an activity are covered in the contract.
• Preparing and keeping under review standard contracts and associated legal documents for all aspects of research and innovation activity.
• Working closely with RIS colleagues and school-based support teams to identify the focus of post-award support requirements and hold start-up meetings for complex and / or large research and innovation projects, including: forecasting budgets, identification of milestones and project deliverables, funder reporting, invoicing requirements etc.
• Ensuring project data is accurately recorded to provide regular management information reports as required.

What you’ll bring

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

Additionally, you’ll have:

• Law degree or equivalent.
• Experience of developing and reviewing contracts related to the provision of services.
• Knowledge of contract law.
• Knowledge of intellectual property issues which arise in a research context.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Rae De Paul on rdepaul@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

All applications must be submitted online.

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Job Details

School/Unit
Research & Innovation

Location
Llandaff Campus

Salary
£39,355 to £44,128 per annum pro rata

1. Fixed term until 09/10/2026 maternity cover & 1. Permanent

Post Type
Full Time

Closing Date
Sunday 31 August 2025

Reference
4140-2526011