Business Engagement Manager

University of Salford • Salford, England, United Kingdom • £46.74k - £55.76k / year • 2w ago

Business Engagement Manager

The University of Salford has a new and exciting opportunity available, and we are now looking for a Business Engagement Manager. As a key member of the Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate, the Business Engagement Manager will play a central role in identifying and developing collaborative opportunities with external organisations—particularly through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and Innovate UK funding schemes. You will build and manage relationships with businesses, public sector organisations, and other stakeholders, ensuring research translates into tangible innovation and societal benefit.

For informal enquiries about this role, please contact Janet Morana J.Morana@salford.ac.uk - Associate Director

What will the Role involve?

We are looking for a individual with a strong track record of business engagement and partnership development, ideally within HE and in relation to KTPs and Innovate UK schemes.

You will lead on the development of industry partnerships, with a strong emphasis on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and Innovate UK funding initiatives. Working closely with academic and professional colleagues, you’ll identify external funding opportunities, build lasting relationships with industry, and help secure income that contributes to the University’s research growth and performance in KEF and REF

At the University of Salford, we are proud to be at the heart of the world-leading innovations around social change and economic development that have defined Salford and Greater Manchester since the industrial revolution and transformed it into the thriving city region it is today – a place where ideas are formed that shape the world. 

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the Job Description

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to

£46,735 to £55,755 per annum

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