Knowledge Exchange Project Manager

Do you want to play an instrumental part in the success of the University of Sheffield as a leading University for Knowledge
Exchange (KE), Innovation and Impact? And do you have the skills required to grow the impact, partnerships and reputation
of a research intensive University?

We are looking to appoint a Knowledge Exchange Project Manager within our exciting Partnerships & KE Service, with a
particular focus on growing our market share of KE and innovation funding. You will work as part of a new Major Projects and
Partnerships team that focuses on institutional priority partners across industry, government and key funders. The team
works closely together, sharing insights and connections that maximises benefits for knowledge exchange. Reporting to the
Major Funding Opportunities Manager, you will support delivery of priority funding bids and projects, particularly those with
our major commercial partners. You will draw on and expand your networks through regular sector engagement where you
will represent and promote the University’s research, capabilities and expertise in order to catalyse ambitious new
partnerships and KE activity with external organisations.

This exciting and strategic role will not only provide you with the opportunity to secure and coordinate multi-million-pound
projects, but will also provide you with the chance to work across the whole University as well as build relationships with high
profile organisations such as Innovate UK, Siemens and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).
The University is committed to growing the Partnerships & KE Service which exists to facilitate academically-led
partnerships, innovation and knowledge exchange activity to support the delivery of the University’s 5-Year Vision. We are
looking for candidates with proven experience of working in collaboration with multiple partners, with the skills to build
trusted and productive alliances with a range of parties.

We believe in the power of diversity to help us address big global challenges and aim to actively build diverse teams. We know
that when people come together with different views, approaches, and insights it leads to richer, more creative, and
innovative teaching and research, better understanding of student needs and aspirations and the highest level of student
experience.

We are committed to enabling our employees to work in a hybrid model with flexibility over when, where and how to achieve
the required outputs, in discussion with your manager. We are also committed to exploring flexible working opportunities
which benefit the individual and University.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a
competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and
development courses to support your personal and professional development.
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