An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Costing and Contracts officer to join a leading London university within their research office. This role is central to supporting pre-award financial and contractual processes, providing high-quality research administration, and enabling efficient delivery of research activity across the institution. Role information:Salary: £40,015 - £46,618Contract type: 6 month Fixed Term ContractStart date: MarchLocation: Central London - Hybrid working patternJob Responsibilities:Produce accurate project costings ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and institutional policies Draft, review and negotiate research-related contracts including collaboration agreements, CDAs and data/material transfer agreements Provide clear, timely information to support audits, committees and internal reviews Liaise with funders to verify information and maintain accurate records in funding systems Advise researchers on funder schemes, costing models and application requirements Deliver training on costing, pricing and research funding processes Support an efficient pipeline between pre-award and post-award project setup Conduct financial credit checks and due diligence on new research partners Ensure proposals address ethical review, RandD approvals, insurance and health and safety requirements Provide guidance on electronic submission systems and assist researchers throughout the proposal processCandidate profile:Experience in research administration, resea