Impact Development Manager

Work Hours: 35.0 Hours per Week The role The Impact Development team works across disciplines and sectors, engaging with academic staff and partners to support the development of impact from research. Our latest large-scale projects span sectors including health, advanced materials, communications networks, space and veterinary technologies, and fintech e.g. Supergen Funding, UKTIN, Innovative Healthcare Tech. The Impact Development Manager will advance the impact of the University’s research with a focus on the University's Engineering and Science research. If you have extensive experience of developing the applications of research in business, charities, the public sector or in a university, alongside the ability to support large scale funding propositions then this role could be for you.  What will you be doing? In this role you will be expected to lead the development of large-scale collaborations and funding bids with external partners for relevant grant funding opportunities. You will be a key point of contact for academics and industry partners working with external parties at all levels of seniority; brokering areas of mutual interest; championing opportunities – internally and externally; identifying, co-developing and coordinating new opportunities for Knowledge Exchange and Impact, in particular in the faculties of Science and Engineering. You will take on full responsibility for one or more devolved funding streams. You will also be expected to play a key role in the development of the team, providing guidance and mentorship to support their professional development aspirations.  You should apply if Extensive experience of initiating and converting research innovations into successful new knowledge exchange opportunities. Strong understanding of research Impact Development within higher education and of relevant funding streams; and/or business, charity or public-sector experience in applied R&D. Extensive experience of convening and leading successful large collaborations and funding bids together with the ability to use analysis and judgement to solve problems, resolve ambiguity and work within grey areas. Leadership experience, evidenced by a record of influencing strategy, implementing change, and developing and mentoring colleagues. These are our ideal requirements, but we know some people are less likely to apply for the role unless they are 100% qualified. The University promotes a supportive and empowering culture, please apply if you meet the majority of these competencies  Additional information For informal queries about the role, please contact Lisa Kehoe on Lisa.kehoe@bristol.ac.uk This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Thursday 8th February.  Our strategy and mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.  The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.