Knowledge Transfer Officer (Grade 6)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Knowledge Transfer Officer to join the School of Mathematics. You will be joining Cardiff University, one of the UK’s leading research led universities, as a Knowledge Transfer Officer initiating, fostering and supporting knowledge transfer activities between the School and external organisations (e.g. business, industry, research councils, public bodies).   The post is fixed term for 24 months and available from 1st June 2023.

The post holder will be proactive and experienced in working effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  The post holder will be confident in multi-tasking and managing multiple strategic priorities.  You will have excellent communications skills and be able to convey information in a clear and concise manner to a range of stakeholders.  An interest or background in Mathematical Sciences would be advantageous for the role, for engaging with academics, and communicating effectively the School’s research and teaching activities to external organisations.

Reporting to the School Manager, the post holder will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues within the School, in addition to those within the wider University and externally, to further the School’s knowledge transfer and external engagement activities.

This position is a full-time position, 35 hours per week and is fixed term for 24 months.  The post is available from 1st June 2023 or a mutually agreed date thereafter. 

Salary: £36,333 - £43,155 per annum (Grade 6).

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Carol Hickman (hickmanc@cardiff.ac.uk) or Dr Jonathan Thompson (thompsonjm1@cardiff.ac.uk).

What we offer 

Cardiff University can offer many attractive benefits to its employees, including a competitive salary, 37 days of annual leave per annum and a generous pension scheme.  More information on what we can offer can be found at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer. 

We strongly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority group, as they are under-represented in our School. The School of Mathematics has an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. 

Closing date: Friday, 14 April 2023

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

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