Research and Innovation Division
Relationship Manager – Business, Creative & Digital
Ref: ALC1683
Salary on appointment will be £48,822 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum (pro rata).
UEA’s Research and Innovation Service (RIN) are looking to recruit a highly motivated Relationship Manager to develop existing and instigate new opportunities for partnerships with key sectors. The post will help deliver increases in the levels of knowledge exchange, impact, innovation and engagement within the target areas of Business, Creative & Digital.
In this role you will work closely and collaboratively with academics primarily but not exclusively in the faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, developing links between schools and disciplines, facilitating growth in research and knowledge exchange and identify opportunities for students and graduate careers. Developing strong external networks, you will match the University’s strengths with external partners’ needs while demonstrating the ability to work effectively with academic staff and external organisations. This will require a good knowledge of current challenges in the sector, UEA’s associated research themes, and an understanding of the ways in which external organisations engage with universities.
You will be expected to identify and represent the UEA on various external related groups and boards pertinent to the breadth of Business, Creative & Digital.
You must have a relevant degree or have equivalent level of experience in the sector. Applicants will be expected to satisfy all essential criteria outlined in the person specification within the candidate brochure.
The post is available from 4 January 2027 on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis for a fixed-term period of up to 12 months. This temporary post is available to cover for the absence of the postholder on maternity or adoption leave.
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, 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: 19 October 2026
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