Enterprise & Innovation Officer

Hours: Up to 35 hours per week

Note: this post is available at up to 1.6 FTE, allowing that two candidates may be appointed at up to 0.8 FTE or one candidate may be appointed on a full-time basis with the other being appointed on a part-time basis.

About the Department

SOAS is a global university in the heart of London’s vibrant university quarter, with a more diverse staff and student base than virtually any other in the UK. Our scholarship spans the arts, humanities and social sciences. Our expertise is deeply and uniquely rooted in the political, social, economic, historical and cultural dynamics of Africa, Asia and the Middle East and their diasporas, which collectively account for over three-quarters of the world’s population. The Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate manages the whole lifecycle of research and knowledge exchange activities at SOAS, from supporting researchers applying for funding to generating research impact and commercialising new knowledge. It is an exciting time to join the SOAS Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate as we seek to expand and enhance our knowledge exchange offer. You will play a key role in delivering the SOAS Vision and Strategy and contributing to the achievement of ambitious income targets.

About the Role

As an Enterprise and Innovation Officer, you will provide high-quality professional support and guidance in the planning, costing, development and delivery of income-generating knowledge exchange projects and enterprise activities. Working with colleagues within the directorate and across SOAS, you will play a key role in improving the university’s current knowledge exchange offer, creating new opportunities, and developing innovative new ways of commercialising SOAS knowledge and expertise. You will proactively engage with SOAS academics and external stakeholders to increase knowledge exchange income through consultancy, short course provision, and other enterprise activities.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement.

Closing date: Sunday 11^th August 2024

Interviews to be held: w/c Monday 26^th August 2024

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