We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude to make a strong contribution to the generation, management and commercialisation of University of Wolverhampton research activities.
You will develop and take forward the University’s strategic requirement to engage with industry, generate income for the University and University staff and create economic impact from university activities.
You will have responsibility for project identification, commercial due diligence, managing and assessing proof of concept projects right through to commercialising opportunities through licences and spin-out companies. This will involve taking responsibility for all activities related to consultancy, IP commercialisation, industrially focused CPD and strategic engagement with industry and business. The post holder will work closely with the Research and Enterprise Contracts Manager.
We are looking for someone with a high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels across the University to ensure quality service delivery, demonstrating political awareness, diplomacy and tact. You will need proven experience of managing and motivating a team; outstanding leadership skills; experience and evidence of leadership relevant to the IP Commercialisation, business engagement and Consultancy elements of the University Strategy; experience of leading technology-led projects to market commercialisation and strong all-round knowledge of project management and deep commercial experience of working in an innovation/research development capacity within a university or industry organisation. You will also have a proven track record in delivering practical results and achieving targets in an early-stage technology focused environment; a sound understanding of commercial opportunity appraisal, proficiency in project management and business engagement and a clear understanding of patenting and/or IP based businesses and/or licensing.
The University of Wolverhampton has a proud heritage of excellence in research, knowledge exchange and enterprise which has had a significant impact regionally and informs our teaching. The University Strategy 2035 sets our ambition to develop high-quality, impactful research and knowledge exchange that transforms lives, and which makes a world-leading contribution in the areas of green innovation and sustainability, health and wellbeing and inclusive communities.
Our newly created Research and Enterprise Directorate (RED) will drive positive change and significant growth across the University of Wolverhampton and through our engagement with external partners and stakeholders. We have a number of newly established critical roles available in the Directorate and we are ready to invite applications from talented, experienced, ambitious, and enthusiastic colleagues who embody the university values and behaviours: - Inclusive, Accountable, Ambitious and Resilient.
Join the University of Wolverhampton at this exciting time of ambition and growth in research and enterprise. Be part of a directorate that is committed to driving and supporting a vibrant and effective research and enterprise culture, committed to delivering excellence and making a real difference to the university, partners and communities we serve.
This is the next phase of our recruitment for the Research and Enterprise Directorate, with more roles to follow, so please keep watch for new positions as they become available.
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