Contracts Assistant

We are seeking a diligent and enthusiastic individual to join us working in Cardiff’s Research Service within our busy Research Contracts Team. In this role you will undertake a range of contractual and administrative activities to support the University’s research, including drafting, negotiating and completing a range of research and research-related contracts working with academic and professional service colleagues across the university and externally.

This is suitable for you if you have a law degree or equivalent qualification comprising substantive legal education component, and if you have working knowledge of contract law (England & Wales) with a sound understanding of the contracts administration process. See the job description & person specification for the full list of required and desirable criteria.

The role is full-time (35 hours pw) working hybrid (home and office), with an expected 2 days (minimum) per week in the office (currently Monday & Tuesday). It is currently fixed-term until July 2028 and is a grade 5 post (starting salary £33,951).

Closing date for applications is the 18 January 2026.