Head of Knowledge Exchange (KE) Strategy and Engagement

About us

UCL is one of the world’s leading universities, committed to delivering economic and societal benefit through research and innovation.

UCL Innovation & Enterprise (I&E), part of Research, Innovation & Global Engagement (RIGE), supports knowledge exchange, business partnerships, entrepreneurship, commercialisation and innovation. We work across UCL to strengthen knowledge exchange activity, build institutional capability and deliver strategic priorities aligned with government policy and funder expectations.

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Knowledge Exchange Strategy & Engagement to join UCL Innovation & Enterprise on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. The role is also available as a secondment opportunity for internal UCL candidates.

This senior leadership role will oversee the development and delivery of UCL’s knowledge exchange and innovation strategy, working across faculties and professional services to align priorities, resources and activity.

You will lead strategic planning, governance and performance reporting, including institutional submissions relating to HE-BCI, HEIF and KEF. You will also oversee programmes that strengthen knowledge exchange capability and engagement, manage strategic projects and budgets, and lead a team of specialist staff.

About you

You will be an experienced strategic leader with a strong track record of developing and implementing organisational strategies, planning frameworks and governance processes within a complex environment.

You will bring experience of leading teams, managing strategic programmes and using data, evaluation and reporting to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.

Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively with senior colleagues and manage competing priorities.

Knowledge of UK higher education policy relating to innovation, enterprise and knowledge exchange would be particularly advantageous.

What we offer

UCL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 41 days' holiday (including annual leave, bank holidays and closure days)
• Defined benefit CARE pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site nursery and gym
• Enhanced family leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UCL is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.

We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people and women applying for Grade 9 and 10 roles.

Find out more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

Customer advert reference: B09-01436

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