Chief Partnerships & Knowledge Exchange Lead

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Business Engagement to oversee its newly established business engagement function. The successful candidate will lead collaborations with industry and manage funding opportunities to enhance research impact. Responsibilities include building capacity among academic staff and ensuring alignment between partnerships and university goals. Candidates are encouraged to apply for part-time or flexible working arrangements. The position offers a salary range of £63,606-£67,468.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading business engagement initiatives in a university or equivalent setting.
• Proven ability to align research strengths with business needs.
• Strong understanding of external funding opportunities and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University's business engagement function.
• Enhance collaboration with industry on publicly funded research.
• Oversee funding opportunities and ensure impact across research and economic development.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Expert guidance

Understanding of commercialisation

Job description

A leading academic institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Business Engagement to oversee its newly established business engagement function. The successful candidate will lead collaborations with industry and manage funding opportunities to enhance research impact. Responsibilities include building capacity among academic staff and ensuring alignment between partnerships and university goals. Candidates are encouraged to apply for part-time or flexible working arrangements. The position offers a salary range of £63,606-£67,468.