Facilities & Innovation Connector

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

From Newcastle. For the world.

The Role
Help shape the next generation of innovation.

At Newcastle University, we are redefining what it means to be a world‑class civic university. Through our Next Generation Newcastle transformation, we are making a generational commitment to shape a better future—delivering research, education and innovation that creates real-world impact locally and globally.

This is a moment of exciting change. We are strengthening our focus on partnerships, place and innovation to unlock the full value of our research and talent—working with business, government and communities to tackle the challenges that matter most.

If you are ambitious about innovation with purpose—and want to shape how a leading university delivers growth, impact and societal benefit—this is your opportunity.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and relationship-focused professional to join the Newcastle Innovations Innovation Partnerships team and play a key role in growing engagement with the university's unique portfolio of scientific, analytical, cultural and creative, nutrition, and sport and exercise facilities.

Working across faculties, technical services, facility teams and external partners, you will help create a seamless and responsive experience for organisations seeking access to Newcastle University's facilities and expertise. You will raise awareness of our facilities offer, identify commercial opportunities, support partnership development and help maximise the impact and income generated through our world-leading infrastructure.

As a trusted connector, you will build relationships with businesses, public sector organisations and other stakeholders, ensuring that opportunities are efficiently routed, developed and translated into successful projects and collaborations.

Working closely with colleagues across Newcastle Innovations and the wider university, you will:

• Act as a key point of contact for external organisations seeking to access and collaborate through the university's facilities.
• Deliver an outstanding partner experience, ensuring enquiries are managed efficiently and opportunities are progressed effectively.
• Develop and deliver targeted outreach, marketing and engagement activities that increase awareness, enquiries and utilisation of university facilities.
• Identify and develop opportunities for collaboration, commercialisation and external engagement, connecting organisations with relevant facility leads and academic expertise.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, public sector organisations and other external stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and connector.
• Support the development of new partnerships, proposals and agreements aligned with university and faculty priorities.
• Represent Newcastle University at external events, networks and showcase activities, promoting our capabilities and strengthening our reputation.
• Work with colleagues to improve systems and processes that support facility management, partner engagement and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement activity through CRM systems and provide reporting on trends, opportunities and impact.
• Contribute to the measurement and reporting of partnership outcomes and performance indicators, including those linked to knowledge exchange and external engagement.

For further details contact Karen Allenby karen.allenby@newcastle.ac.uk.

Advert information