Associate Director for Business Development

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) at the University of Greenwich seeks applications for an Associate Director of Business Development to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will drive strategic business acquisition and income generation across our diverse portfolio of research and knowledge exchange activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the institute’s strategic direction, ensuring long-term sustainability through innovative partnerships and funding streams.

We are looking for a collaborative and impact-driven leader with a strong network of contacts and a proven track record with securing funding and managing complex partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience in international development, research or enterprise leadership and will bring strategic insight and entrepreneurial flair to the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the impact of NRI’s globally leading work in agriculture, food security, climate change, and sustainable development. Join us in shaping a resilient and innovative future for international research and knowledge exchange. 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact NRI's Director, Professor Sheryl Hendriks at s.l.hendriks@greenwich.ac.uk

Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich and information on the university’s working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage): Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich 

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application. 

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

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We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from [protected characteristic(s)], who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Previous applicants need not apply

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