Enterprise & Innovation Programmes Officer of Translational Funding

The new position will be based within the Enterprise and Innovation Programmes team which is part of EI. EI is the professional team that supports and drives the University's relationships with business and other non-academic partners, driving innovation and making a big impact on society and the economy. Its key aim is to secure significantly greater value and impact from relationships with partners drawing on the University's education, research and physical assets. This includes research collaboration, commercial services, new venture development skills, placements, and education partnerships with business recruitment.

EIP Officers are responsible for supporting and growing a portfolio of projects relating to consultancy, IP exploitation, contract research and other business programmes and commercial activities of the University across all Faculties and departments. They work with colleagues to develop stakeholder relationships and other projects which contribute to the delivery of the EI strategy and to the creation of impact.

This post will be responsible for delivering the University's Impact Accelerator Accounts (IAA) which consists of the AHRC, ESRC, EPSRC, and MRC, as well as the internally funded Open Innovation Platform (OIP).

This role will assist with the day-to-day management of the Translational Funding Portfolio. Some of the other main duties include:

Understanding the rules and requirements of the schemes,
Ensuring these are reflected in guidance given to applicants,
Supporting the application, review and reporting processes and deadlines,
Attending workshops/meetings and representing the Translational Funding team at external and internal events,
Liaising with the funding bodies and key stakeholders in the Exeter team, and,
Managing the budgets for the schemes.

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The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

This post is part time, 29.2 hours per week/0.8 FTE and is on a fixed term basis until March 31 2026. A lower FTE (minimum 0.6 FTE) may be considered. There is the potential for the post to be extended depending on funding., We offer some fantastic benefits including:

41 days leave per year
options for flexible working
numerous discounts at leading retailers
onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme
sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England