Commercial Pricing and Contracts Manager

at University of Durham, Durham, United Kingdom

Listed on EduAtlas: live school vacancies from schools’ own careers pages and public job services. Apply on jobs.ac.uk.

Salary

£39,560 to £46,970 a year

Closing date

29 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

First seen

30 October 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

ApplySave

On jobs.ac.uk · Send it by: WhatsApp · LinkedIn · Email · X

See 10 more vacancies at University of Durham

Find posts like this from Claude: add EduAtlas to Claude.

The advert

The Role and the Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands‑on support for all aspects of research and research‑related activity, including securing funding, working with partners, supporting knowledge exchange and impact, commercialisation, and ensuring good The Research Operations Team, the largest team within the Directorate, provides comprehensive support to academic and Professional Support Services (PSS) colleagues across the full lifecycle of a research project. The team delivers pre‑award, contracting, post‑award and consultancy support. This includes tailored financial and contractual advice from the earliest stages of planning, costing and pricing proposals, through to efficient contract negotiation and robust financial management and compliance for awarded projects. The Commercial Pricing and Contracts Manager sits within the Research Contracting Hub and leads the development and delivery of specialist commercial support for consultancy, contract research, tender opportunities and other externally funded activities. The role is responsible for providing expert advice on costing, pricing, commercial terms and contract negotiation, enabling the University to maximise income opportunities while managing financial, legal, operational and reputational risks. Reporting to a Senior Research Contracts Manager, the postholder provides day-to-day supervision and line management for a Research and Consultancy Coordinator, supporting their development and ensuring the effective delivery of consultancy, tender and contracting support services. Working closely with academic colleagues, Research Operations, Business Development, Finance, Procurement and Legal Services, the postholder will support the development of commercially sustainable proposals, negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements with external organisations, and provide leadership in the development of processes and approaches that enhance the University's commercial research and consultancy activities. The role acts as a key specialist adviser on commercial research and consultancy matters, supporting the successful development of new business opportunities while ensuring compliance with University policies, contractual obligations and sector best practice. Through effective stakeholder engagement, process improvement and staff leadership, the postholder will help strengthen the University's commercial capability, increase income generation and deliver a high-quality service to internal and external partners. Key Responsibilities Lead on the costing, pricing and commercial review of consultancy, contract research, tender and business development opportunities. Provide expert advice on commercial pricing strategies, cost recovery and financial sustainability. Support academic and professional service colleagues in the preparation of competitive tender submissions, proposals and commercial bids. Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with customers, partners, subcontractors and funders to secure favourable outcomes for the University. Draft and review consultancy, service, collaboration and research-related contracts and contract-related documentation. Provide specialist guidance on contractual risk, commitments, liability, intellectual property, confidentiality and compliance requirements. Develop and maintain standard proposal and contract templates, pricing models and guidance materials. Contribute to the development of institutional policies, procedures and training relating to commercial research, consultancy and contracting activities. Maintain the University's presence on relevant procurement and tendering portals, ensuring organisational information, accreditations and supporting documentation remain current and compliant Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

About University of Durham

Type

University

Other vacancies at University of Durham

University of Durham: full school record · More vacancies in United Kingdom

Linked to this school by its name and place in the advert.