Knowledge Exchange and Impact Manager

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Based in the Faculty of Engineering, this role will raise the profile of the Faculty’s research and increase knowledge exchange. By effectively showcasing Faculty successes, this role will contribute to attracting new research staff and students, engaging external stakeholders as well as encouraging interdisciplinary research collaborations internally.

As a part of the Engineering Research and Knowledge Exchange (EKRE) team and the Strategy, Knowledge Exchange and Impact (SKEI) sub team, the role will deliver the Faculty Knowledge Exchange Strategic Delivery Plan alongside the Faculty Research Strategy.

The post holder will work with the Faculty Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE), Head of RKE, Director and Deputy Director of Knowledge Exchange and Impact (KEI) as well as Research Groups, Centres, and Institutes across the Faculty. They will liaise with other teams across the University to support effective academic engagement with audiences throughout the life cycle of their research.

Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to liaise and build relationship across a diverse range of stakeholders, along with experience of developing research collaborations.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific field, and/or have significant hands-on experience in a similar related role.

This is a permanent, full time position (36.25 hours). Arrangements for job share would be considered.

At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Vicki Ball email Vicki.Ball@nottingham.ac.uk or Jon Collett email Jon.Collett@nottingham.ac.uk. Please quote ref ENG298921.

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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