Research and Innovation Division
Research And Innovation Services
Knowledge Exchange Officer (Fixed term until 31 March 2028)
Ref: ALC1504
Salary on appointment will be £37,099 per annum, with an annual increment up to £44,263 per annum.
UEA’s Research and Innovation Service (RIN) are looking to recruit a highly motivated Knowledge Exchange Officer to support the delivery of the Technical Platform for Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (T-PIKE), an EPSRC-funded Eastern Arc project, led by the University of Essex in partnership with the University of Kent and University of East Anglia. The project will deliver training, mentoring and knowledge exchange framework for research technical professionals (RTPs) to engage with industrial and commercial partners, charities, and third sector organisations.
You will work as part of the project operational team, which will include two other Knowledge Exchange Officers (one based at each university) and a Programme Manager (based at the University of Essex) and will liaise with the project leadership team to plan, organise and deliver the programme’s activities, including training and events, provide financial assistance and project coordination.
In this role you will work closely and collaboratively with staff from across RIN and the wider university community. You will demonstrate an ability in the provision of effective assistance for busy managers, proven organisation and planning skills and a track record in project management. An effective relationship builder you will thrive in supporting partnership and collaboration development. You will be proactive, well-organised and interested in working collaboratively across organisations to deliver this unique project. You must have a relevant degree or have equivalent level of experience. Applicants will be expected to satisfy all essential criteria outlined in the person specification within the candidate brochure.
This full-time post is available from 4 November 2024 for a fixed term period until 31 March 2028.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 12 September 2024
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