Partnership Development Associate - KTP

This is a full-time, open-ended, hybrid role, with time split between working on campus and from home. You’ll also need to be willing to travel between the University and collaborator sites when needed.

We are seeking a Partnership Development Associate – Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) to join our Research and Innovation Office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about building collaborative partnerships and driving innovation between academia, industry, and the wider community.

In this role, you will work closely with academic, public, private, and voluntary sector organisations to scope, plan, and manage projects that lead to the successful development and implementation of new processes, products, and services for collaborative partners. You will also manage the full life cycle of Knowledge Transfer Projects, including drafting applications for funding, recruitment, negotiating contracts, organising progress meetings, and producing final reports.

As a Partnership Development Associate – KTP, you will coordinate and facilitate tailored events to promote and raise awareness of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme, represent the University on regional and national working groups associated with knowledge exchange activity, among other activities.

You will report to the Innovation Funding Manager and be part of the dynamic Partnership Development Team within the Research and Innovation Office.

For more information, refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact rio.hr@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in fostering collaboration and innovation across sectors.

Apply Now

Please submit your application and CV through our online portal. 

Your application will be reviewed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Job Description and Person Specification. Applicants are strongly advised to explicitly state and evidence how they meet each of the essential (and desirable) criteria in their application.

For application tips and guidance, please visit our website.

The closing date for receipt of applications is: 9th of November 2025

Interviews will be held on: 17th of November 2025

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
• Support for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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