Knowledge Exchange Manager

The opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join the knowledge exchange team at Central Saint Martins. Working directly with the Associate Dean of Knowledge Exchange (KE), the post holder will work collaboratively and productively with academics across the college, as well as CSM Innovation, our partnerships and business development team, to operationalise our KE strategy.

The role will support the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality knowledge exchange activities enabling consistent delivery of the highest standards. It will provide support to the staff and students to develop and implement project initiatives. A key focus will be on co-ordination, and development of relevant knowledge exchange funding opportunities both internal and external. Other responsibilities will include the administration of the KE Framework (KEF) reporting processes within the college, and management of meetings with knowledge exchange staff, academics, external stakeholders and potential project partners. Management and delivery of KE training workshops and briefings for CSM KE staff, in consultation with the CSM ADKE, senior academics, and CSM Staff Development Officer will also be required.

CSM engages in a significant volume and diversity of Knowledge Exchange activities and has an ambitious strategy for its further growth and development. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys managing multiple workstreams, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and delivering at pace in a unique and dynamic environment.

The role is primarily located at our Kings Cross campus but offers flexibility through hybrid working arrangements (mainly using MS Teams).

About you

You will have knowledge of the HE sector, be self-motivated and have strong and inclusive communication skills with the ability to build working relationships with our academics, professional services staff, and student community.

You will have proven expertise in the research and knowledge exchange funding environments, and the ability to manage effective reporting and monitoring strategies for all KE activities, essential to this role.

You can work independently and collaboratively and prioritise and organise your own workload to meet timelines. You can plan, prioritise, and manage resources effectively to achieve objectives and take initiative with problem-solving to identify and escalate, emerging issues, opportunities, or risks to senior managers.

You are computer literate, including competency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.

In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension, plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. If you have any queries about the application process, or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the CSM Resourcing Team on 0207 514 7885 or email: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk.

What we offer

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2021. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance. 

This is an exciting time to join CSM, as part of a team with responsibility for driving innovation and knowledge exchange (KE) activity that leverages our expertise across CSM’s broad range of creative disciplines to achieve profile, scale and impact for the wider creative economy in London and beyond. 

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