Innovation & Business Partnerships Associate: University of Oxford

Innovation & Business Partnerships Associate
Robbert Hooke Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PR
Grade 7: £32,817 – £40,322 pa

We are seeking to recruit an Innovation & Business Partnerships Associate to support our rapidly growing business development activities and to strengthen resources allocated to managing and growing our Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP; https://www.ktp-uk.org/) portfolio. This new role will suit an individual keen to develop their skills in facilitating industry-academic collaboration and knowledge exchange, and where a broad range of interests in science and engineering is therefore desirable. The role reports to the Innovation & Business Partnerships Manager and KTP Lead within the Innovation & Business Partnerships team.

This is a demanding yet stimulating position that will suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team where creativity and facilitation skills are utilised daily to enable and grow collaborations and relationships across the University and with partner organisations.

You will actively support the University in strengthening its collaborations with industry and public sector organisations, initially focussing on the Space sector to build experience. The Associate will contribute to activities that include: supporting major strategic partnerships (e.g. European Space Agency, Satellite Applications Catapult), assisting with specific regional engagements within Oxfordshire and the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, coordinating the Oxford Space Research Network, and delivering the secretariat function for KTP awards while also pursuing new KTP opportunities.

The post requires a science or engineering background with a degree or equivalent a necessity. You will show strong organisational, personal and presentation skills and the ability to network and engage with individuals in different roles and from different backgrounds. We are looking for an individual who will contribute constructively to the team and who demonstrates strong leadership potential.

You will have a friendly professional approach, be able to work flexibly and be willing to travel both nationally and internationally when needed.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to pursue a career in university business development. The Associate will be encouraged to take advantage of the many training opportunities offered by the University and to grow in this role.

The post is available for 3 years, starting as soon as possible with the potential for extension given satisfactory business performance.

To apply online for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please click on the link below. You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 9th March 2021 and interviews are provisionally scheduled during week beginning 22nd March 2021.