Business Development Manager (KTP): London South Bank University
London South Bank University
South Bank University Enterprise Ltd
Business development manager (KTP)
Salary: Up to £45K pa + performance bonus
South Bank University Enterprise Ltd, the enterprise company of London South Bank University, is looking for a Business Development Manager (KTP) within its Research, Enterprise and Innovation Department (REI). REI activities cover a range of research and enterprise income generating activities and also support wider entrepreneurial activity and external engagement between business, staff and students.
The BDM (KTP) will support the university in achieving its new five year Research and Enterprise strategic targets for income growth and impact (KEF and REF) by building a successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership portfolio. The successful candidate is expected to build strong relationships across all internal and external stakeholders that will produce winning KTP applications. As the lead on KTP you will drive awareness of KTPs across LSBU and give training accordingly. The BDM for KTP has support from a dedicated finance officer, a marketing campaign for which the role holder will be responsible for setting the remit and support form colleagues across the organisation.
The candidate will have a proven track record in securing funded innovation projects with a preference to those candidates who can show KTP experience and success. In addition, a background working in or with the commercial an industrial sector will be an advantage.
As well as the KTP work the position requires a collaborative approach with colleagues in Research, Enterprise and Innovation and across the schools and PSGs to identify and, where appropriate, develop other Knowledge Exchange opportunities to commercially leverage LSBUs research collateral.
With LSBU’s ambitious growth plans in research and knowledge exchange and a culture of enabling and supporting its employees this a great opportunity to develop both personally and careerwise.
Other desirable attributes;
- Strong technical skills base, with high numeracy, analytical and IT skills, in addition to good written and document design skills.
- Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Good management and organisational skills and attention to detail, not only managing activity in line with agreed outcomes, but going beyond this to identify areas for improvement.
- Flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise complex workloads and manage changing priorities, whilst maintaining high standards of quality
- Experience and success in winning UKRI/InnovateUK funding programmes.
For full details and to apply visit www.lsbu.ac.uk/jobs
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Closing date for applications: 7th March 2021
Interviews will be held on: W/C 15th March 2021
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