University, Enterprise & Design Team Manager (UEM/24) Starting salary £55,207annum plus attractive pension Invest Northern Ireland is looking for a professional with experience in academic or industrial collaboration to join its University, Enterprise and Design Team. The role You will engage with key stakeholders, such as universities, colleges, government departments and stakeholders to encourage higher levels of collaboration and increased commercial outcomes. You will encourage higher levels of collaboration and increased commercial outcomes from knowledge transfer, putting innovation at the core of enterprise in Northern Ireland. You will act as NI Contact Point for Horizon Europe, and provide team leadership and manage team activities, while partnering with Invest NI sector teams to identify and help companies with the potential to have the highest economic impact.,. The candidate You will possess a working knowledge of research centres and experience of engaging with universities and key stakeholders, maintaining stakeholder engagement and complying with governance requirements. Benefits We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including: Hybrid working Flexi-time Access to NICS Pension Scheme 25 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days If you are interested in finding out more, full details and selection criteria are available online. Application packs are available in alternative formats on request. Closing date for receipt of applications isnoon on Monday 25 November 2024 (GMT). Invest NI is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. At this time, it particularly welcomes applications from females, from people with disabilities and from minority ethnic groups.