Knowledge Exchange Manager: The Open University
Change your career, change lives
The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.
The aim of the Research, Enterprise and Scholarship Unit (RES) is to facilitate the University's excellence in research, enterprise, scholarship and external engagement.
The role
This role enables The Open University research journey by providing guidance to academics in progressing their activity via Knowledge Exchange (KE). The role is responsible for reporting on and building capacity for University KE in non-commercial sectors and complements enterprise and business-focussed activity.
Skills and experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional qualification or experience demonstrating the ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, prioritise and solve problems.
- Experience of working with academics in relation to research activity, particularly around critical review of research and research related outputs. Knowledge of exploitation opportunities and the KE landscape is needed to drive activity and stimulate academic engagement.
- Relevant experience in information management including the collection, manipulation and analysis of data and budgets to provide management information. Includes an ability to understand and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data and turn this into accessible information and knowledge. A high level of attention to detail is essential.
- Demonstrable communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience of communicating in a variety of contexts, to different audiences with the ability to present and explain complex information in a clear and accessible manner.
- Commitment to work towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion objectives.
More information can be provided via a link to the Job Description.
If you would like to discuss the particulars of this post before making an application, please email Resourcing-Hub@open.ac.uk or contact jo.beach@open.ac.uk or on 10908 652075.
What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.
We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.
How to apply
Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the OU Job’s page and following the instructions below and clicking the “APPLY NOW” link below. Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be considered.
Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.
To apply for this role please submit the following;
- CV
- Personal statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.
The above documents will need to be submitted as one attachment during the application process, please include the personal statement followed by the CV in this document.
To ensure your file is uploaded to our system correctly, please make sure your document is saved with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: reference, surname, first initial.
You will need to have your documents ready ahead of submitting the electronic application.
Closing date: 18 March 2022 – noon
Interview date: 1 April 2022
You will receive updates regarding your application from resourcing-applications@open.ac.uk. Please ensure this email address is added to your list of trusted senders. Please also keep an eye on your junk folder to ensure you do not miss any important updates regarding this role.
You can view your application communications on the Candidate portal.
Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions.
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The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all our staff can reach their potential and attract diverse candidates. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength.
We offer a range of inclusive employment policies which include family and carer friendly flexible working arrangements, and have many supportive staff networks and wellbeing services. We also endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.