"Contracts Manager"

Contracts Manager at Aston University - Research Services

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum. Grade 08

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 15th October 2025

Closes: 2nd November 2025

This is an exciting time to join Aston University. We have recently launched our new Strategy for 2030, which defines Aston as an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and transformational university. The Contracts Manager will play an important role in the development and growth of Aston’s funded research portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Awards and Contracts, the Contracts Manager will lead the negotiation of research contracts across the full range of our research and enterprise activity. You will join a vibrant Research and Enterprise department supporting the development of Aston University’s research base across Research Services, Knowledge Exchange, Commercialisation and the Graduate School.

We are looking for an experienced and talented individual with a track record in negotiating contracts in a University or research setting.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kevin O’Reilly at K.D.OReilly@aston.ac.uk.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.