Head of Innovation

4 weeks ago


Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom University of Hertfordshire Full time
Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead and deliver on the Innovation Objectives within the Research and Enterprise Strategy to significantly grow income through the commercialisation of the University's research provision and academic expertise.

Working collaboratively across the University and with external stakeholders, the post holder will lead a team of knowledge transfer professionals responsible for establishing and selling a range of knowledge exchange products to meet market demands from different business clients in the public, private and third sectors.

The post holder will also support the transferable impact of such activity across the University, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to showcase the enterprising nature of the University and its research cohort.

Key Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of leading a team in a business development environment, ideally within the Higher Education or an R&D intensive sector.

They will be confident in identifying, negotiating, and converting opportunities and income generation activity, with sound knowledge of different funding bodies, innovation funding mechanisms and government innovation agendas.

The successful candidate will also be able to use marketing and communications campaigns to showcase UH's research expertise and grow a community of businesses accessing UH touchpoints.

Qualifications and Requirements

The post holder will be educated with a minimum of an Honours degree or equivalent relevant professional qualification, and substantial proven relevant experience.

They will be highly self-motivated, professional and collegiate in their approach and fully committed to delivering a high-quality service.

The ideal candidate will be demonstrably passionate about this area and proactive about the University delivering impact for its global and regional partners.



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