Impact Development Manager
The role
The Impact Development team works across disciplines and sectors, engaging with academic staff and partners to support the development of impact from research. Our latest large-scale projects span sectors including health, advanced materials, communications networks, space and veterinary technologies, and fintech.
The Impact Development Manager will advance the impact of the University’s research with a focus on regional impact development and complex and large-scale research and innovation funding propositions. They will develop relationships and facilitate Knowledge Exchange with regional partners, supporting regional growth in key sectors.
If you have extensive experience of developing the applications of research in business, charities, the public sector or in a university, alongside the ability to support large scale funding propositions then this role could be for you.
What will you be doing?
In this role you will create and implement strategies for regional Knowledge Exchange and collaboration. You will be expected to lead the development of large-scale collaborations and funding bids with external partners for relevant grant funding opportunities.
You will be a key point of contact for academics and industry partners working with external parties at all levels of seniority; brokering areas of mutual interest; championing opportunities – internally and externally; identifying, co-developing and coordinating new opportunities for Knowledge Exchange and Impact, in particular in the wider-Bristol region.
You will also be expected to play a key role in the development of the team, providing guidance and mentorship to support their professional development aspirations.
You should apply if you have:
- Extensive experience of initiating and converting research innovations into successful new knowledge exchange opportunities.
- Strong understanding of research impact development within higher education and of relevant funding streams; and/or business, charity or public-sector experience in applied R&D.
- Extensive experience of convening and leading successful large collaborations and funding bids is required together with the ability to use analysis and judgement to solve problems, resolve ambiguity and work within grey areas.
- Leadership experience, evidenced by a record of influencing strategy, implementing change, and developing and mentoring colleagues.
- These are our ideal requirements, but we know some people are less likely to apply for the role unless they are 100% qualified. The University promotes a supportive and empowering culture, please apply if you meet the majority of these competencies.
Additional information
This role is open ended with fixed funding until 23rd March 2025. For informal queries please contact John Halliwell: john.halliwell@bristol.ac.uk.