Commercial Contracts Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship

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Uk
May 13, 2025
£38 - £45 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

Location: Brighton, UK
Salary: Grade 7 — £38,249 to £45,413 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Flexible working requests will be considered, subject to business needs.
Closing Date: 8 June 2025, 5:59 PM
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference Contact: Denise Forbes – Denise.Forbes@sussex.ac.uk

Join Our Team

Are you an experienced contracts professional looking to make an impact in research and innovation? The University of Sussex is hiring a Commercial Contracts Manager to support our expanding portfolio of research and knowledge exchange projects. This is a great opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic team at a leading UK university.

About the Role

As a key member of our Contracts Team in the Research and Enterprise Services Division, you will:

  • Support contract negotiations for industry-sponsored research, with a focus on the Innovation and Business Partnership team.
  • Assist with cross-University, interdisciplinary grant-funded projects.
  • Engage with funders, project collaborators, and attend meetings as needed.
  • Deliver clear, practical advice to stakeholders while managing contract risks.

This role is central to helping the University deliver on its research, impact, and commercialisation goals.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with:

  • A strong background in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial research contracts, including multi-party consortium agreements.
  • Solid knowledge of intellectual property (IP) rights, contract law, data protection, and export control regulations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently and collaboratively.

You should be degree-qualified or bring equivalent professional experience from higher education, industry, or legal practice.

About Us

Our Research and Innovation Division is at the forefront of global progress, driving ideas that make a difference. Last year alone:

  • 681 funding bids were submitted
  • 230 awards were granted
  • 227 new projects were launched

This reflects the energy and ambition within our team. Our strategy prioritises people, research excellence, interdisciplinarity, and global impact.

Why Sussex?

  • Stunning 150-acre campus near the South Downs
  • Excellent public transport links – just 5 minutes from Falmer Station
  • Cycle paths and Cycle to Work scheme
  • Inclusive and supportive work culture
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Learn more about working at Sussex: University EDI Policies

Visa Sponsorship

This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to salary requirements. Please review current Home Office guidance for details:
Skilled Worker Visa Information – GOV.UK

Join Us and Make a Difference

At Sussex, our people drive our mission. Whether you’re helping shape policy, negotiating key partnerships, or supporting innovative research, your work will have real-world impact.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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