Head of Knowledge Exchange: University of Bath
The Department of Research & Innovation Services (RIS) is seeking a Head of Knowledge Exchange (KE) to help shape the University's Knowledge Exchange Strategy, with a focus on maximising KE income and reputation for the University.
About the role:
You will provide strategic leadership in the growth and development of Knowledge Exchange and will head up a small team that works closely with researchers to create impact for the University of Bath through collaborations and partnerships. In this role you will act as the RIS lead for, and manage the development implementation and delivery of, the University's KE Strategy with a focus on maximising KE income and reputation. The role has three primary aims:
1. Knowledge Exchange Strategy and Policy Development
Working with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Deans, Director of RIS, University Research Committee and other stakeholders as necessary, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, performance management, evaluation and reporting of the University’s KE Strategy, policies and practice across the University.
2. Knowledge Exchange Funding
Working with senior stakeholders you will be responsible for securing institutional funding to support knowledge exchange at the University such as HEIF or its successor.
3. Management of a Business Partnerships & KE Team to support the growth in KE income
You will develop and manage a high-performing Business Partnerships & KE team focussed on supporting and enabling the full range of KE activities (collaborative research, consultancy, CPD, contract research, KTPs, facilities and equipment, IP income, and local growth). This support is provided to grow KE across the University and across all areas of the Knowledge Exchange Framework, as appropriate to faculty strategies and the University Strategy
About you:
You will have a relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent experience, and a detailed understanding of knowledge exchange policy and practice in the UK Higher Education Sector, with extensive experience of delivering growth in research and knowledge exchange performance in a culture of persuasion, facilitation and collegiality.
You must also have a proven ability to develop and build relationships, both internally and externally, and have demonstrable experience at the HEI external interface.
This post is available as an open-ended contract for 36.5 hours per week.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the current Head of Knowledge Exchange, Dr Denise Cooke (dc329@bath.ac.uk) or the Director of Research & Innovation Services, Caroline Quest (cq285@bath.ac.uk).
What we can offer you:
We are an equal opportunities employer and have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations. We have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award.
A family-friendly University with an increasingly agile workforce, we are open to flexible working arrangements. We’re also proud to be a disability confident leader and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.
We offer:
- a very generous employer contributory pension scheme;
- generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance;
- an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce;
- able to offer you a very generous employer contributory pension;
- a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and the City of Bath with its historic charm and social activity only a short distance away creates an excellent environment in which to work. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.
We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a better environment for our employees and students, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that enhances health and wellbeing across our community. We are very proud to have recently received Ambassadors for Autism certification and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
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