With one foot in academia and the other in industry, Oxford University Innovation’s professionals undertake a wide variety of tasks, from licensing university ideas, consultancy and finding investment for spinout companies, to setting up social enterprises and supporting student entrepreneurship. The Consulting Services team within OUI works across the depth and breadth of the University’s academic disciplines and is responsible for providing a professional project negotiation, facilitation and management service to researchers who engage in consultancy, as well as for departments who undertake services work.
The Opportunity:
Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Head of Consulting Services to lead OUI’s activity in this vibrant area. The role will involve providing day-to-day leadership to a highly capable group, helping them to achieve OUI’s goals in generating impact from the expertise and facilities of the University’s academic community.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Leading and inspiring the team to ensure they are highly motivated, skilled, and developing professionally.
Collaborating with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Management Team to set group goals and ensuring that the budgets are managed effectively.
Developing strong relationships of influence with senior and high-profile stakeholders both internally within the University and externally (e.g., with in...