Business & Innovation Senior Partner (FMS)

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.

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.

As part of this, we have transformed our Knowledge Exchange function and created Newcastle Innovations, bringing together expertise in commercialisation, partnerships and engagement into a more integrated, ambitious and outward-facing model. We are building a dynamic innovation ecosystem that accelerates the journey from discovery to impact, connecting our strengths in health, energy, data and creative practice with real-world needs and opportunities.

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.

Why join us?
You will be part of a University that is:

• A trusted civic partner with global reach.
• Committed to turning research into real-world impact.
• Investing in a bold, integrated approach to innovation and partnerships.
• Focused on delivering economic, societal and environmental benefit.

For more information about this role feel free to contact Estelle Blanks, Director of Business Development & Enterprise at estelle.blanks@newcastle.ac.uk.

To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how your skills and experiences align to the skills, knowledge and experience criteria as outlined within the job description found here.

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