Location: University Park
The University of Nottingham is seeking a high calibre Knowledge Exchange practitioner to lead a new Innovation Hub within the Faculty of Engineering. This is a fantastic opportunity to head up a new initiative aimed at raising the level of engagement in invention, innovation and enterprise within a faculty which already performs extremely well in this space, with significant industrial engagement and a number of successful spin-out companies and revenue generating license deals.
Led by the Head of Innovation, in the first instance the Hub-based team will include a Senior Innovation Executive and support from an Entrepreneur in Residence. The team will work in concert with the University’s central Technology Transfer Office, with a particular focus on helping to deliver the faculty’s knowledge exchange strategic development plans, raising the profile of enterprise and innovation, identifying new technology disclosures, scoping out technology development plans, supporting translational funding bids and managing devolved proof of concept funds.
Reporting into the Director of IP Commercialisation within the central TTO and the faculty Innovation Hub steering committee, you will be qualified to at least graduate level in science or engineering, and will ideally have a relevant higher degree. You will be passionate about enterprise and innovation with a track record of successful engagement. You will need to be highly confident and proactive with demonstrable business acumen and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
With recently revitalised Research and KE strategies and campuses in China and Malaysia, this is an exciting time to join an entrepreneurial, international university where enterprise and innovation really matters.
Based on the University Park and Jubilee campuses, post-holders can enjoy a highly attractive working environment with excellent amenities.
This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours) with hybrid and flexible working arrangements possible. Applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week).
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Susan Huxtable, email su************@no********.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.
Applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration. Please visit: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.
For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see our Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge webpages.
