Research Impact and Engagement Manager

Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Cambridge seeks a Research Impact and Engagement Manager to support its research department's engagement strategy. The chosen candidate will identify industry partners, aid in developing research opportunities, and promote the translation of research outputs. Candidates should hold a degree or equivalent experience, possess excellent interpersonal and project management skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers flexibility with a mix of office and remote work.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Travel benefits and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or possess equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with academia and industry.
• Experience in research grants administration and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Department's knowledge exchange and engagement strategy.
• Identify new industry partners and develop research opportunities.
• Promote translation of research outputs into commercial propositions.
• Create and deliver activities for increasing engagement with industry.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Experience in research grants administration

Contract negotiations

Education

Degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

# Research Impact and Engagement ManagerAn exciting opportunity has arisen in the Engineering Research Support Office for a Research Impact and Engagement Manager, who will play a vital role in supporting the Department of Engineering's portfolio of world-class research. The Department is the largest in the University which presents exciting opportunities to work with very large academic and research communities. The Research Support Office is a fast paced and dynamic environment, where every day is different. The current team have established a reputation for delivering high workloads and quality of service, implementing process changes and working collaboratively internally and across the university.The role holder will help deliver and implement the Department's knowledge exchange and engagement strategy with activities including: identifying new industry partners; working with businesses to develop research opportunities; supporting academics in developing and sustaining research impact and knowledge exchange; promoting translation of research outputs into commercial propositions; creating and delivering activities for increasing engagement with industry; providing contractual, commercial and intellectual property management advice and guidance. The role holder will also provide guidance and share best practice with colleagues in impact roles in the School.The successful candidate will be educated to at degree level or possess an equivalent level of practical experience. You will have excellent interpersonal skills be well versed in liaising with academia and industry, have excellent project management and communication skills and have the desire to drive change, with experience in research grants administration and contract negotiations. The role will suit someone who enjoys working in fast paced environment and enjoys taking the lead.This role is predominantly office-based on Department premises (both in central and West Cambridge), but with options for flexibility including an element of working from home. The role-holder will be expected to spend around 50% of their time out amongst the Department's six academic divisions, engaging with the relevant research communities.Benefits of working at Cambridge include:* Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;* Generous annual leave allowance;* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;* Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);* An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution;* Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;* Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodationIf you think you are the right candidate for this role, then we would be delighted to hear from you.We will not be considering applications from previous applicants.Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for two years in the first instance.Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please ensure that you include both a CV and covering letter within your application which should detail how you feel you meet the criteria in the person specification.The closing date for applications is Thursday 19 February 2026. Informal enquiries are welcomed and if you have any queries regarding either the vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office in the first instance on [e-mail] or 01223 332615.Please quote reference NM45238 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£47,389-£59,966### ReferenceNM45238### Category### Date published29 January 2026### Closing date19 February 2026