Business Engagement Co-ordinator for Knowledge Exchange

Job title: Business Engagement Co-ordinator for Knowledge Exchange

Company: University of Lincoln


Job description: Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.We are looking for an experienced and passionate Business Engagement Co-ordinator to lead on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) which is an essential part of our income generation and work to support the regional economy. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact leading on KTPs to help us achieve our research income targets.In this role you will:

• Support the development, implementation, and delivery of strategies to increase the quantity and range of University’s knowledge exchange products and services
• Drive up the number of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships we deliver working closely with academic colleagues and industry partners
• Raise the profile of the innovation agenda and the University’s expertise and ambition with internal and external stakeholders to support partnership development and external income growth

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience or understanding of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
• Excellent communication and relationship development skills to showcase to internal and external partners what the University has to offer in relation to Knowledge Exchange activity
• Ability to demonstrate technical compliance of funding programmes particularly Innovate UK and KTPs
• Driven to meeting external funding income generation targets through a buoyant KTP portfolio and forging strong KE opportunities aligned to our academic colleagues income targets and expectations

This position is expected to work flexibly including across the University campuses, in person external meetings held locally, regionally and nationally as required as well as the opportunity to work from home using Microsoft teams.The University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year pro rata (plus an additional 14 bank holiday and concessionary days), progressive pay rates, access to discounts at popular stores and more.If you’re excited about this opportunity and want to learn more, please contact Susannah Carr, Strategic Projects Manager, at for an informal discussion.Further details:You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at:We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.Please note: If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to or before embarking upon an application, to ensure that you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / ILR; please refer to the UK Visas pages above for further details.Closing Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 02 April 2025£38,249 per annum

Expected salary: £38249 per year

Location: Lincoln

Job date: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 08:03:05 GMT

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