Business Engagement Manager for Innovation and Knowledge Exchange

Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Are you driven by wanting to share knowledge beyond the University of Lincoln by applying academic research and expertise to have real and lasting impacts on our society and economy? If so, then this role could be for you. To help fulfil this ambition you will play a key role in collaborating with businesses, communities and intermediary agencies to meet our social responsibilities, by driving innovation and growth through effective knowledge exchange (KE) practices.

In this role you will:

• Create an effective knowledge exchange environment aligned to the Enterprise Strategy and wider University growth plans ensuring internal and external partners know what we have to offer & the transfer of knowledge is accessible and utilised
• Forge strong partnerships and collaborations between diverse stakeholders to create opportunities through external engagement to increase external income generation targets and Knowledge Exchange ambitions
• Attract and source external funding opportunities aligned to the University’s knowledge exchange ambitions particularly through UKRI (Innovate UK) and the Greater Lincolnshire Devolution Deal
• Scale up our Knowledge Transfer Partnership portfolio to maximise commercialisation of our academic research

What we are looking for:

• Exemplary communication skills with the ability to adapt your communication style to different stakeholders (industry partners, community groups, policymakers)
• Ability to foster strong collaborative partnerships identifying mutual benefits by having a keen awareness of our academic and external stakeholder needs
• Facilitate capacity building and creative approaches to support academic engagement and collaboration with external partners including planning & executing initiatives to contribute to a dynamic & impactful KE culture
• Ability to identify research-led KE opportunities across our two colleges with potential real-world applications and align to relevant funding opportunities
• You will be expected to work flexibly including across the University campuses, in person external meetings held locally, regionally and nationally as required as well as the opportunity to work from home using Microsoft teams.

The University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year pro rata (plus an additional 14 bank holiday and concessionary days), progressive pay rates, access to discounts at popular stores and more.

If you’re excited about this opportunity and want to learn more, please contact Susannah Carr, Strategic Projects Manager Enterprise & Innovation team, at scarr@lincoln.ac.uk.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

Please note: If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas and Immigration or UK Visas – Information for Prospective Staff before embarking upon an application, to ensure that you understand the requirements for sponsorship.

Closing Date: Friday 25 April 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 07 May 2025

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