Knowledge Transfer Manager – Manufacturing Technologies

• Work with the developers and users of sustainable materials and manufacturing technologies to understand their innovation needs and the opportunities for growth of UK industry, the scientific capabilities of the research base and supporting the transfer of knowledge within and between these groups and the establishment of collaborations.
• Support cross-sector team activities to deliver key programmes and challenges.
• Understand and facilitate access to innovation support mechanisms for businesses and to help develop funding and investment applications.
• Promote the benefits of Innovate UK Business Connect and innovation within a business context, including the preparation of promotional material and the use of various media.
• Liaise closely with Innovate UK Business Connect staff across all sectors and technologies to ensure a good understanding of other sector activities, to ensure well informed and integrated working.
• Produce articles for newsletters, blogs of interest to our members and similar media.
• Organise meetings, workshops and networking events in a variety of commercial and scientific areas.
• Undertake necessary administrative duties including the timely completion of accurate reports, meeting minutes, timesheets and expenses.
• Maintain and disseminate an up-to-date view of industry and application areas, including technology developments, key innovators, market trends/needs and business funding opportunities.
• Regularly capture and report KPI achievements.
• Capture success stories from projects and workshops for case studies and impact measure.

• Degree qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Experience of working in a technical, engineering or scientific research role
• Good level of understanding and knowledge of materials and manufacturing technologies
• Good writing and presentation skills, with ability to translate complex topics for a broad audience
• Demonstrable project co-ordination skills

• Demonstrable understanding of knowledge transfer and experience of industry-academia collaboration
• Understanding of the importance of networks
• Some experience in business development and organising and delivering events and workshops

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently and build effective relationships
• Team player with good relationship building and influencing skills; enjoys working in a collaborative manner in an open, honest, and diverse environment
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, explaining complicated matters in an easy to grasp manner
• High level of IT literacy

This advert will close on Friday 3rd April.

First stage interviews will be held w/c 13th April.

Second stage interviews will be held w/c 20th April.

Please apply by submitting a tailored cover letter outlining your suitability with specifics relating to the requirements of the role, and your CV outlining your experience.

Applicants must have the existing and ongoing right to work in the UK without restrictions as sponsorship for visas is not provided. Unfortunately, owing to the high number of applications received, we can only provide feedback to applicants selected for interview.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@iukbc.org.uk.

Innovate UK Business Connect strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of colour, LGBTQ+ community, women, disabled people, people of any age or family status. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to removing barriers for individuals with conditions, illnesses or disabilities and we will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, and in their future role.

If you would like to request any reasonable adjustment, for any part of the recruitment process (including application), please let us know by emailing recruitment@iukbc.org.uk.