Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate (full-time, fixed term for two years)
Ref: RA2301
Salary on appointment will be £38,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £45,413 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate to join the School of Health Sciences working with Groundwork East.
The KTP project is a three-way relationship between a graduate, university, and the charity. This unique opportunity allows a graduate to be based in a charity delivering a high-profile strategic project, drawing on university expertise and support and transferring knowledge into the charity.
As a KTP Associate you will be responsible for leading and delivering a challenging project that directly impacts the charity's work, with the opportunity to be a champion of real change. You will arrange monthly project meetings and report on a quarterly basis to the project steering group known as the Local Management Committee (LMC).
You will receive input and support from an academic team with specialist knowledge and experience relevant to the project and have the opportunity to deliver high impact outcomes within an environmental and community charity, whilst learning at the same time - a significant contribution to your long-term career progression
As a KTP Associate, you will be employed by the University of East Anglia but will work predominantly at Groundwork East premises at Unit 3 Hill Farm Barns, Ashbocking Road, Henley, Suffolk, IP6 0SA, supervised by both a charity staff member and an academic at the University.
You will have a relevant Masters degree, or equivalent. A PhD qualification would be advantageous. You will have experience conducting relevant project work, placement and/or work experience, have experience completing regular written reports and contributing to collaborative decision making. An understanding of how to apply research to charity operations, and an ability to deliver a significant and challenging technical project whilst engaging others is also key.
This full-time post must have commenced by 8 September 2025 on a fixed term basis for two years.
Benefits include:
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and 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, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, 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: 21 March 2025
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