Business Development Manager: University of Exeter
This full-time post is available from 11th April 2022 until 31st March 2023 on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
Summary of the role
The University of Exeter is seeking an experienced Impact and Partnership (Business) Development Manager (IPDM) to support its growing programme of collaboration with Government, public services and policy makers in the UK and internationally and commercial businesses in the EdTech and GovTech sectors.
The University has specific strengths and opportunities in education innovation, links with central Government and the civil service, as well as a track record in securing government research income.
This role will be based in the University’s Innovation, Impact and Business (IIB) team which is responsible for generating collaborations between researchers and the Government and Public Services in the UK and globally. The IPDM will lead on new Policy initiatives for the University, building on successes including as well as supporting Institutes to extend their work with the Government.
The IPDM will be at the heart of a rapidly growing area of research and collaboration in the University. There will be extensive opportunities to work with world-leading research concepts and to network and collaborate with policy makers and new concepts of public service delivery.
The IPDM will be working to specific income targets related to collaborative research, industry funding, consultancy income and new education products, in an ambitious and entrepreneurial team.
IIB is the professional team that supports and drives this critical work. Its key aim is to secure significantly greater value and impact from relationships with partners drawing on the University’s education, research and physical assets. This includes research collaboration, commercial services, new venture development skills, placements and education partnerships.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification available on our website.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
For further information, please contact Jess Hurrell, Senior Impact and Partnership Development Manager Society and Culture Sectors, email Jess.Hurrell@exeter.ac.uk
The starting salary will be from £36,382 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.