Strategic Partnership Manager (Science and Technology)
NTU is a great place to work. We take care of our colleagues with flexible and competitive packages, and the opportunities for genuine professional progress. We respect and value all our staff, because we know that it takes a strong and diverse workforce to maintain the kind of success we’ve achieved.
Our award-winning research is celebrated around the world, and we’re proud of our strategic partnerships. It’s all down to the ability of our people to shape, create and innovate, in whatever capacity they work with us. Our continued success — underpinned by the number of prestigious national awards we’ve won — has hinged on two commitments: creating excellent global collaborations, and harnessing the talents of all our people.
NTU is a university at the peak of its powers, but we know we can still go even further. Join us in our mission to become ‘the university of the future’ — seize the challenge and adventure of working with an organisation where progress never stops. This is your career, reimagined.
The Research and Strategic Partnerships Development Team was realigned in 2020 to include, Research Development, Strategic Partnerships, and Researcher Development and is led by NTU’s Executive Dean Research. The team plays a pivotal role in supporting and developing NTUs strategic partnerships that enhance our research aspirations, student experience and develop talent and skills. Our new facilities including the Medical Technology Innovation Facility at Clifton and the Dryden Enterprise Centre in the City, coupled with recent successes including:
The Doctoral Training Alliance Horizon 2020 award,
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Doctoral Training Partnership with the University of Nottingham
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, (EPSRC), Royal Society awards
As well as commercial endeavours continue to highlight the talent of our academic staff with support from professional services teams.
Each Strategic Partnership Manager is linked with key/sectors and disciplines with this role focused on Science and Technology. You will be working to develop partnerships with an energetic and enthused team of colleagues including existing Strategic Partnership Managers, Research Development, and Researcher Development colleagues.
Over the past 5 years NTU has received many awards, publicity and recognition for its excellence in teaching and research, culminating in our receipt of the prestigious Guardian University of the Year award 2019. We recognize that our rise up the league tables is thanks to harnessing the creativity and talent of our people. Join us at this exciting time and take your career to the next level too.
Interview Date: Tuesday 27th July 2021
If you have queries about this role, please contact Dr Laurence Gardiner, Research and Partnership Manager, laurence.gardiner@ntu.ac.uk
Please complete the application form, and submit a cover letter and CV. Job closes 18th July 2021.
NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.
This role is open to non-UK/Irish applicants subject to current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. Please ensure that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK for this role and consult the Home Office website for further information.
We’re proud of how far we’ve come. With a shared vision, we are a community of more than 4,000 colleagues, all committed to our goal of becoming ‘the university of the future’. Do you have the passion to help us to go even further? www.ntu.ac.uk
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.