Innovation Manager

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The opportunity

We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to work collaboratively with academic colleagues across Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts to support development of funded innovation and knowledge exchange projects linked to the UK Government’s research and innovation investment priorities.

 

The role will specifically support the development and management of innovation-focused activities (including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and contract research) by working pro-actively to develop new external partnerships through discussions with academic staff and professional networking with businesses, universities and funders. 

About you

Educated to degree level, you ideally have a track record in developing and managing collaborative multi-partner innovation and business growth projects between academia and industry, as well as experience of accessing and managing a range of funding to support higher education research, innovation and knowledge exchange projects. Current knowledge of creative sector disciplines particularly those relating to art, design and performance is essential.

 

You can communicate ideas clearly and persuasively, and understand how to construct an effective business case for investment.  You also demonstrate a proven bid writing skills and ability to plan, co-ordinate and review work, effort, and resources, ensuring maximum efficiency and delivery of goals.

 

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Jo Ennis, Strategic Partnerships Manager at j.ennis@arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.ukor on 020 7514 9646.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 13th March 2023.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) is the largest specialist arts institution in Europe and is in the top 2 universities in the world for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings® 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). UAL comprises of 6 globally renowned colleges making it a vibrant centre for innovation in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that will span three of UAL’s six Colleges: Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts and support the development and delivery of research-led knowledge exchange (KE) projects related to our core art, design and performance disciplines.

 

University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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