Enterprise and Innovation Programmes Manager: University of Exeter
This full time post is offered on a fixed term basis until 2nd January 2023 and will provide cover for parental leave, with a strong focus on IP commercialisation, formation and management of spin-out companies, and nurturing an entrepreneurial culture within the University. This role is based on our Penryn campus and offers the opportunity for hybrid working.
Summary of the role
The University of Exeter is part of a vibrant regional entrepreneurial community. The University has strong relationships with businesses and other non-academic partners, drives innovation, supports entrepreneurship, and makes a big impact on society and the economy.
Innovation, Impact and Business (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 with business recruitment.
The postholder will join the Enterprise and Innovation Programmes team focusing on development of commercial projects based on the University’s intellectual property (IP). The post holder will work closely with colleagues in IIB and other professional services teams to drive commercialisation of research through spin out company creation and IP licensing they will also support University of Exeter researchers to make translational grant funding applications in support of these aims. A key responsibility will be leading research commercialisation on the University’s Cornwall campuses with particular focus on development of commercial opportunities based on our portfolio of environmental and sustainable technologies. The postholder will also be expected to build effective relationships with investors and accelerators, and contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial culture.
You can find more information about Innovation, Impact and Business at https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/iib/aboutiib/whatiibdoes/.
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). 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.
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
If you would like any additional information, please contact Neil Hayes, Assistant Director of Enterprise and Innovation Programmes at n.w.hayes@exeter.ac.uk.
The starting salary will be from £36,382 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.