Head of Industrial Partnerships (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

The University of Cambridge Open Zettascale Lab (COZL) is an exciting initiative to explore and exploit the next generation of advanced technologies which will form the world's fastest supercomputers, including the UK's most powerful AI supercomputer. These state-of-the-art systems will allow us to understand the fundamental nature of the universe, design new materials, clean energy solutions, and to develop and deliver personalised medicine and data-driven healthcare.

The Head of Industrial Partnerships is responsible for developing COZL's portfolio of existing and emerging industrial, governmental and philanthropic partner relationships.

Who you'll be working with

Working closely with the Director of the COZL and others, the role holder will develop and manage partnerships from concept to delivery with the overall objective of: reaching relevant and high calibre prospects; positively engaging and converting these into partnership agreements; and tracking and reporting on outcomes and impacts that meet the expectations of the COZL and relevant partners in the portfolio.

What you will do

•  Inform and translate the vision and strategy of the Director into proposals, plans and objectives for public, private or third-sector partnerships, aligning strategic and operational needs.
•  Pro-actively seek out potential partner funding opportunities, working closely with the Director and senior management team to influence exemplary delivery of agreed partnership activities.
•  Develop partnership initiatives and priority areas as agreed with Director, managing operational interfaces and ensuring compliance with University and partner policies and procedures.
•  Support a culture of equality, respect and recognition, fostering teamwork that values cross boundary sharing of relationships, resources, knowledge, skills and experience.

What you will have

You will have excellent communications skills both oral and written and be comfortable working in a highly technical environment.

What we can offer

• 41 days holiday per year, including bank holidays. 
• A generous pension.
• Hybrid working.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to shape and influence how we work.

To apply for this position please submit a covering letter and your CV. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

All queries should be directed to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk in the first instance.

Please quote reference VC44791 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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