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About us

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) at UCL was established by Professor Sir Ambrose Fleming, inventor of the thermionic valve and hence the founder of the discipline of electronics, in 1885 as the first department of electrical technology in England. That same pioneering tradition of innovation and excellence continues to underpin our work. We push in new directions across research, education and entrepreneurship, building on our long-established links with industry and benefitting from our loyal and supportive alumni community.

About the role

The Strategic Partnerships & Enterprise Manager for the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering will become a member of the growing Strategic Alliances & Impact Team. The role holder will provide the department’s Strategic Alliances Director with high-level administrative support for managing the engagement of departmental staff at all levels with the industry partners that are involved in students’ projects, sponsored research activities, partnerships in new research centres and programmes, outreach activities and professional development activities organised by the department and target at external organisations. This role will involve creating career development opportunities for students by engaging with a wide range of industry partners, UCL Careers, and student societies.

The role also focuses on the development and management of CPD and enterprise activity, including short courses, non-accredited programmes, bespoke training, consultancy and related knowledge exchange. This includes horizon scanning, market analysis, opportunity shaping, client relationship management, pipeline management, proposal/quotation support, costing support (in line with faculty/institutional guidance), and ensuring high-quality operational delivery.

The post is available immediately and is open-ended.

A minimum on-site attendance of 3 days a week (60%) is essential. Attendance may vary depending on event requirements.

About you

Candidates should be educated to degree level, or have equivalent qualifications or substantial experience. Industry sector knowledge is essential. The successful candidate will have proven experience developing and/or managing CPD, short courses, non-accredited programmes, consultancy or enterprise/knowledge exchange activity in a commercial or educational context.

The role holder must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external staff at all levels including existing and potential commercial and industrial partners. The postholder should also have strong organisational skills, enabling them to manage a high volume of diverse events tailored to different audiences. Additionally, the successful candidate will have excellent networking and negotiating skills.

Experience within a Higher Education Institution or an environment related to the department’s research specialisms is desirable, as well as knowledge of Intellectual Property and legal issues relevant to university enterprise

Application details:

• To apply for the role, click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom or top of the page
• Please upload a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria in the person specification (document linked under 'Available documents')
• Applications close on 22nd November at 23:59
• A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page
• Informal enquiries regarding this post can be addressed to Lucy Browning lucy.browning@ucl.ac.uk. Enquiries regarding the application process can be addressed to Rebecca Thomas becca.thomas@ucl.ac.uk.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.

Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.