Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Funding Manager

Ensuring the University’s research has real world impact, delivering societal, economic or environmental benefits, is central to our 2030 strategy. We are looking for an experienced individual to help support this aim, through securing external funding for projects that make a difference in our city, in our region, and beyond. The Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Funding Manager will work in stimulating multi-disciplinary environment, identifying funding opportunities and working with academic colleagues from across the Institution to develop and submit innovation and non-traditional grant applications that support the translation of our research and deliver societal benefits. 

You will report to the Head of Regional and Civic Engagement, working closely with the Research Funding team and with academics from across the university, as well as external stakeholders to provide project development and bid writing support 

You will have an in depth understanding of the innovation and KE funding landscape and excellent inter-personal skills. Experience in developing positive and constructive relationships with funding bodies and other partners is also essential. 

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. 

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Jennifer Milligan by email at jennifer.milligan@plymouth.ac.uk   

Closing Date: 12 Midnight, Monday 23^rd October 2023 

Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 7^th November 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. 

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week. 

Flexible working options including job share will be considered. 

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. 

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. 

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

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