Business Development Manager

About Queen Mary, University of London

Queen Mary, University of London is one of the world’s leading universities (in the top one per cent of universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education). We have an impressive reputation for academic excellence, reinforced by our membership of the Russell Group of leading UK universities, which helps us to attract some of the brightest minds to study, teach and research here. We work across the humanities, social sciences, law, medicine and dentistry, and science and engineering. We are based in a creative and culturally diverse area of east London and are the only London university able to offer a completely integrated residential campus at our Mile End home.

About the Post

We are now implementing ambitious plans to expand our research and knowledge exchange activities. As part of this commitment, we are seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager, Science and Engineering. The post-holder will support Queen Mary’s academic community in engaging with industry and other third sector organisations - identifying partnering opportunities, producing competitive research bids, and advising on opportunities to develop research and knowledge exchange activities.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisation skills. You will probably have a higher degree, extensive networking experience and the ability to work effectively across a broad range of disciplines. Experience of working at the interface of the public and private sectors is essential, and a working understanding of the research funding landscape and policy making is desirable. You will have experience of applying to UK research funding sources and you will have an active and creative approach to resourcing academic research and innovation.

Remuneration & Benefits

The post is full time and permanent, based at our Mile End campus. The starting salary will be up to £42,601 per annum inclusive of London Allowance and a market supplement.

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• 30 days’ annual leave and defined benefit pension scheme.
• interest-free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• discounted membership of the university gym and free use of university libraries.
• a wide range of family friendly benefits, including the university's own nursery.

Additional Information

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply and for a full job details including a job description and person specification please visit http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk/ and search for reference QMUL1257

Application enquiries can be directed to recruitment@qmul.ac.uk

The closing date for all applications is: 7 May 2013

Interviews are expected to take place shortly afterwards.

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