Technology Transfer & Impact Programmes

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £40,931 to £51,805 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:  Thursday 15 September 2022
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  1945322TW

Do you want to work in a role that could have a lasting, real-world impact? We’re building our capability in securing investment for major new research and innovation programmes. Working across organisational boundaries and disciplines, come and join us as an Innovation Bid Manager to play a pivotal role.

Your role

You’ll be joining a university with an exceptionally strong record of delivering impact from research. Your work will build on this reputation and could touch pioneering developments in cancer immunology, respiratory medicine, next generation diagnostics, clean energy and sustainability, marine, photonics and electronics and computer science. 

You will:                                                                                 

Manage a portfolio of strategic innovation propositions to secure funding from a range of partners

Work with academic teams and industry partners to articulate the wider economic and societal benefits of research and innovation activities 

Use your strong organisational and inter-personal skills to succeed in large, collaborative teams

Experience of working in a research funding environment is valuable but not essential, you will have experience of developing successful compelling proposals for Government and other public funding. You will also have the ability to understand the breadth of research at the University, and how to shape and influence the development of new propositions.

We’ll also look to you to develop a detailed knowledge of the UK research and innovation landscape is and build networks with potential industry partners and other external stakeholders, such as investors, social enterprise companies and local and central government.

If you have a relevant degree or professional qualification and a keen interest securing funding for research and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

In return, you can look forward to an excellent benefits package and a flexible home/office hybrid model supporting real work/life balance.

Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. This environment fosters a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Tom Carnay, Strategic Innovation Programme Lead. Telephone: 07721 480355 or 023 8059 5257; email: T.J.C.Carnay@soton.ac.uk 

Application Procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Nash (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk  Please quote reference 1945322TW on all correspondence.