CSA Relationship and Partnership Manager (Fixed Term)

The Cambridge Service Alliance (CSA) is a research centre situated within the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) in West Cambridge. It serves as a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange and partnership with industry, bringing together leading firms and academic experts to address the challenges of digital service transformation through innovative research and educational initiatives. The CSA aims to engage with industry to shape the research agenda, support education, disseminate knowledge arising from research, and prepare the industry for digital service challenges in the next 3 to 5 years. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to play a pivotal role in promoting and maintaining relationships with existing industry partners, defining and steering the research agenda in collaboration with these partners, and identifying and securing new members and partnerships with the industry. You will work closely with the Deputy Director of the CSA and will be the main contact for their Industry Partners

You will be working internationally to establish new founding members and expand the CSA's presence in various regions. The successful candidate will facilitate knowledge exchange, support the generation of research themes, and ensure that the CSA's activities align with both academic excellence and industry needs. A key aspect of the role includes developing and submitting research grant proposals to local and international funding bodies to sustain and expand the CSA's research initiatives.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in a related subject or have an equivalent level of experience, and a PhD, Masters or equivalent research experience is desirable. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and academic environment. You will be a strategic thinker who is able to align partnership activities with the CSA's mission and objectives. Proven experience in industry partnership management, business development, or a related role within a research or academic environment is required, and previous experience in organising and facilitating workshops, meetings, and collaborative events is also essential.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 4 March 2025. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, +44 (0)1223 332615).

Please quote reference NM44560 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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