Knowledge Exchange Officer

Are you interested in being a Knowledge Exchange Officer in the School of Health and Related Research at The University of Sheffield?

The University of Sheffield’s core purpose is to deliver world-class research, innovation and education. The Innovation Pillar of our 5-year Vision aims to promote a culture of excellence in innovation and entrepreneurship across the University, and through this to continue to grow and strengthen our impact, knowledge exchange and innovation activities.

This role is critical to the business development, knowledge exchange activity and income generation of ScHARR. Working alongside the Knowledge Exchange (KE) Business Manager, Professional Learning Director and other colleagues across the University, particularly cross faculty, you will lead the knowledge exchange procurement process for all public sector activity across the School. You will support colleagues in ScHARR to deliver a high-quality service to external clients. You will reconcile and report on all income and expenditure.

Excellent organisational and project management skills are key to this role, as are strong interpersonal skills- the postholder will negotiate and communicate with academic and external clients to develop projects and proposals.

You will manage public sector projects with external clients, collaborating with the Sheffield Healthcare Gateway, Research and Innovation Services (R&IS) and other Departments across the Faculty.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to the greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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