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Consultancy Manager

University of Surrey - RII Innovation

Location: Guildford
Salary: £37,694 to £41,064 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 1st September 2025
Closes: 28th September 2025
Job Ref: 041825

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world - which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

We are seeking a highly proactive Consultancy Manager to join our Innovation & Impact team. 

About the role

The Innovation & Impact team form part of the Research, Innovation, and Impact (RII) division which supports the research, innovation, and impact activity across the University. The Consultancy Manager will report to the Head of Innovation and Impact, and will be tasked with managing and administering the successful delivery of our recently refreshed Consultancy programme. They will be the first point of contact in the University for matters relating to consultancy, ensuring the provision of a high-quality service from set-up to delivery and completion, to academic and professional services colleagues and to our external partners.  

About you

We are looking for someone who can communicate effectively with researchers, professional services colleagues and external partners, and provide support, advice and guidance. You will be experienced in working with businesses to understand their needs and ensure projects are well scoped. You will also be experienced in project management, project costing and price negotiation, and provision of contractual support. We are looking for someone able to support relationship management and identification of further collaboration opportunities. 

The role is for 12 months fixed term with a view to extension.  

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. 

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How to apply

To apply please complete the online questions detailing how you meet the essential criteria stated in the person specification, including core competencies. You may also include your CV.  An application will not be considered unless the online questions have been completed. 

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. As such, we encourage early applications. The advert may close before the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Further information

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jenny Ritchie via j.a.ritchie@surrey.ac.uk 

 The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. 

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