Knowledge Exchange Facilitator

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Engineering Research Support Office for a Knowledge Exchange Facilitator, who will play a vital role in supporting the Department of Engineering's portfolio of world-class research. The Department is the largest in the University which presents exciting opportunities to work with very large academic and research communities. The Engineering Research Support Office is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where every day is different. The current team (10 staff) have established a reputation for delivering high workloads and quality of service, implementing process changes and working collaboratively across the university and beyond, under the leadership of the Head of Research Support.

You will help support the Research Impact and Engagement Manager to deliver Department's knowledge exchange and engagement strategy with activities including: identifying new industry partners; working with businesses to develop research opportunities; supporting academics in developing and sustaining research impact and knowledge exchange; promoting translation of research outputs into commercial propositions and coordinating activities for increasing engagement with industry. 

The successful candidate will be educated to at degree level or possess an equivalent level of practical experience. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in fast paced environment, has strong interpersonal skills, enjoys liaising with academia and industry, and who can work both independently and as part of larger team. 

The role provides an element of flexibility including working from home under the Department's and University's evolving policy on new ways of working. However, it is expected the role holder would work at least 3 days a week in the office - both at our Trumpington Street site and at West Cambridge. 

If you think you are the right candidate for this role, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 4 May 2028 in the first instance. 

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 11 August 2026. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed and if you have any queries regarding either the vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office in the first instance on hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk or 01223 332615.

Please quote reference NM50140 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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