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Our newly created Research and Enterprise Directorate (RED) will drive positive change and significant growth across the University of Wolverhampton and through our engagement with external partners and stakeholders. We need an excellent candidate to provide strategic leadership in the growth and development of Knowledge Exchange. You will play a key role in leading existing and new knowledge exchange initiatives and seek to develop, maintain and expand working relationships with external partners as well as identify commercial opportunities for growth and income. You will take responsibility for staff development, and training within the team, ensuring all staff have the necessary skills and experience to provide the support required alongside devising, managing, supporting and monitoring the delivery of a suite of training and development opportunities for university staff related to KE and Enterprise activity.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strategic leadership in the growth and development of Knowledge Exchange, including Commercialisation, Intellectual Property (IP), Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Regional Development, Public and Community Engagement and Enterprise
Lead existing and new knowledge exchange initiatives
Develop, maintain and expand working relationships with external partners
Identify commercial opportunities for growth and income
Take responsibility for staff development, and training within the team
Devise, manage, support and monitor the delivery of a suite of training and development opportunities for university staff related to KE and Enterprise activity
Requirements:
Strong interpersonal skills
Extensive academic and/or professional background in knowledge exchange
High level of emotional intelligence
Ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels
Political awareness, diplomacy and tact
Proven experience of managing and motivating a team
Outstanding leadership skills
Proven analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Excellent presentation skills
Proven track record of supporting KE and Enterprise activities and developments
Extensive knowledge of Government policies and priorities in relation to university business, engagement and UK industrial strategy
Understanding of the Knowledge Exchange Framework, HEBCIs and KEF Concordat
What we offer:
Competitive salaries
Standard Life Pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 12%