Research and Business Engagement Manager

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time
Job Title: Research and Business Engagement Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research and Business Engagement Manager to join our team at The University of Manchester. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving the strategic development, management, and delivery of business engagement activities, including establishing and coordinating national Research Core Area community networks, and identifying and delivering facilities access models for business across the UK.

About the Role:

The Research and Business Engagement Manager will work closely with the Head of Business Engagement to proactively identify, approach, and engage with companies, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and other research-focused organizations to help drive commercial exploitation of innovations in Advanced Materials and win business through collaborations.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Research Areas and the Royce's experimental capabilities, enabling them to build relationships with academics and businesses, identifying their needs to agree projects for delivering commercial services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and deploy a strong understanding of the Research Areas and the Royce's experimental capabilities.
  • Build relationships with academics and businesses, identifying their needs to agree projects for delivering commercial services.
  • Establish and coordinate national Research Core Area community networks.
  • Identify and deliver facilities access models for business across the UK.
  • Work closely with the Head of Business Engagement to drive the strategic development, management, and delivery of business engagement activities.
What We Offer:
  • Fantastic market-leading pension scheme.
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
About Us:

The University of Manchester is a world-leading research-intensive university that is committed to delivering excellence in research and education. We are proud to be a member of the prestigious Russell Group and are recognized for our innovative and interdisciplinary research.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that values and respects the contributions of all employees.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies.



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