Business Collaborations Manager (EPS)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Business Collaborations team within Queen's Research.

As Business Collaborations Manager, you will play a central role in shaping and strengthening research-based engagement with industry and business locally, nationally and internationally. Reporting to the Head of Business Collaborations, the post holder will be responsible for establishing and developing strategic relationships and partnerships between the University and the business community, with a specific focus upon Engineering and Physical Sciences research. You will work closely with senior university leaders to deliver on initiatives that align with the University’s research priorities and enterprise objectives, and with academic colleagues to identify and facilitate external funding opportunities and foster business collaborations.

Please note that as this is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not re-apply as their applications will not be considered.

About the person:

You will support the development of large-scale collaborative research projects, working closely with academic and professional support service colleagues, providing direct support for applicants, particularly in relation to high-value bids.

The successful candidate will have:

• An honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area e.g. Engineering, Chemistry, ICT OR evidence of substantial relevant experience.
• Experience of working within or supporting an experimental or developmental research environment.
• Significant relevant experience of managing relationships and project management in a collaborative context.
• Experience of working with the business community and ensuring socio-economic outcomes are delivered.
• Practical experience of compiling grant/research bids and the processes involved.

This is not an exhaustive list. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website,

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

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