Innovation Manager

The opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to work collaboratively with academic colleagues across Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts to support development of funded innovation and knowledge exchange projects linked to the UK Government’s research and innovation investment priorities.

The role will specifically support the development and management of innovation-focused activities (including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and contract research) by working pro-actively to develop new external partnerships through discussions with academic staff and professional networking with businesses, universities and funders.

About you

Educated to degree level, you ideally have a track record in developing and managing collaborative multi-partner innovation and business growth projects between academia and industry, as well as experience of accessing and managing a range of funding to support higher education research, innovation and knowledge exchange projects. Current knowledge of creative sector disciplines particularly those relating to circular economies and technology innovation for the creative industries is essential.

You can communicate ideas clearly and persuasively, and understand how to construct an effective business case for investment. You also demonstrate a proven ability to plan, co-ordinate and review work, effort, and resources, ensuring maximum efficiency and delivery of goals.

In return, UAL offers generous leave, an attractive pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

Please contact Adele Morris, Resourcing Assistant at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk if you have any questions that have not been covered in the advert text.

The closing date of this vacancy is Sunday 11th July 2021.

What we offer

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) is the largest specialist arts institution in Europe and is in the top 2 universities in the world for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings® 2019). UAL comprises of 6 globally renowned colleges making it a vibrant centre for innovation in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that will span three of UAL’s six Colleges: Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts and support the development and delivery of research-led knowledge exchange (KE) projects related to our themes of circular economies, social justice and performance technologies.

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