We are seeking to appoint a Knowledge Exchange Officer to support Knowledge Exchange (KE) activities as part of the Knowledge Exchange Team responsible for engagements with businesses and external organisations across all three academic Faculties. The post holder will work closely with our Knowledge Exchange Managers to establish relationships with businesses to undertake research and consulting and develop innovations, based on our research strengths. They will also support the University’s annual monitoring requirements to funders including the KE Concordat, HEBCI and KE Framework.
The role holder will be involved in Knowledge Exchange (KE) proposal development and co-ordination, focused on supporting engagement with businesses and external organisations and maintenance of the University’s Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio. The post will provide critical project support across the KE team, assisting with the day-to day operational and administrative requirements. Other duties will include assisting with projects budget costings and project delivery reporting, using project management tools, grant funding platforms, financial administrative systems, and maintenance of the University’s Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio working with other teams within the Research and Enterprise Office (REO). In addition, you will support the development of marketing materials such as the development of case studies to promote the University’s services and technologies and act as point of contact for business partner and academic queries, making appropriate referrals.