Knowledge Transfer Partnership Manager

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When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

The Research and Knowledge Exchange Service (RKES) is seeking to appoint an individual to realise the potential offered by Knowledge Transfer Partnerships in enabling businesses to develop and grow their capabilities through working with the university. As the KTP Manager you will have an opportunity to play a significant role in a new RKES team of enthusiastic professional services staff in the heart of Lancashire, a location with excellent transport links to major UK cities including Manchester and London.

We are committed to growing the research, innovation and enterprise activity at the University and this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to that through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme. The primary focus of this role is to work across the University linking academics to organisations interested in securing a KTP Associate, and then providing a professional service to support and grow the activity.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic individual who can play a significant role in the service, has relevant stakeholder engagement expertise and can lead our engagement in, and delivery of activities and projects of relevance and importance to KTPs. Most importantly, we are looking for a team player who is adaptable and passionate about working with businesses, can work within internal and external systems across a diversity of teams, both internal and external. The KTP Manager will have operational responsibility for our KTP portfolio and will be supported in strategic development of our KTP offer by the Head of Enterprise and Engagement Unit.

The successful candidate will be familiar with government strategy and policies for KTPs. Alongside excellent communication and people skills, excellent presentation and writing skills are also essential criteria for the post. An ability to negotiate and influence situations is also required. Candidates must also be educated to a degree level or have equivalent professional qualifications/experience in a relevant field of study.

Enquiries pertaining to the job should be directed through the Director of Service, Dr. Alexis Holden via email.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.