About the Job
Interview dates: 16 17 October 2024
We are seeking to appoint a Knowledge Exchange support and bidding officer to work as part of the Knowledge Exchangeteam responsible for facilitating engagement with businesses and external organisations across all three academic faculties, institutes and centres. The post holder will work closely with our Knowledge Exchange leads and the wider KE team todevelop relationships that will allow impact to be achieved and external income to be leveraged.
The main purpose of this post is to provide specialist advice and support to academic and research staff in applying for funding from external bodies for Knowledge Exchange(KE) and consultancy activity. The Knowledge Exchange Support and bidding officer will play a key role in supporting individual academics to develop knowledge exchange ideas into distinct and fundable projects. The post holder will also support the development of relevant documentation for each bid in addition to other administrative duties such as preparing and checking project budgets.
You will have a keen interest to work at the forefront of knowledge exchange and an understanding of the University research environment. Educated to degree level (or equivalent level of experience), you will have excellent communication skills combined with a high level of integrity, self-motivation, and the ability to work to competing deadlines.
You will need an understanding of the sources of funding for Knowledge Exchange and a proven track record of successful bidding or tendering.
In addition, you will have previous experience of preparing written reports (or similar documentation), performing desk-based research, using databases and data manipulation, and stakeholder relationship management. Understanding of financial systems and project or programme budget administration will be useful skills in the post.
We are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and committed individual to join the team and would welcome an application if you feel you meet these expectations.
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