Impact and Partnership Development Officer - Defence, Security, Conflict
Administrative,PR, Marketing, Sales and Communication,International Activities
Short info about job
Company: University of Exeter
Department: Innovation, Impact and Business
Salary: £26,495 to £29,799 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Professional or Managerial
Phone: +44-1224 9088409
Fax: +44-1254 6568969
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Detail information about job Impact and Partnership Development Officer - Defence, Security, Conflict. Terms and conditions vacancy
Are you an enthusiastic professional with skills in relationship management, opportunity development and income generation and would like to work with commercial, governmental and charitable organisations in the Defence, Security and Conflict sectors In the UK or overseas?
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university that combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction. Exeter has over 21,000 students from more than 130 different countries and is in the top 1% of universities in the world with 98% of its research rated as being of international quality. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.
We are investing in our Directorate of Innovation, Impact and Business to drive forward our already strong relationships with organisations and businesses; grow our potential for significant impact; and galvanise regional innovation. You will operate within a broader team servicing different thematic areas and will support a significant and already successful portfolio of research and education initiatives supported by the Defence, Security and Conflict subtheme.
We need a proactive team member to support the University of Exeter's work to identify and grow partnerships within Defence, Security and Conflict, working with organisations such as MOD, UK and international governments, the defence & security industry and NGO's to help answer the global challenge of an increasingly complex security and conflict environment.
You will work with University teams to make sure that our world leading research and education engages effectively with partners.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead on a portfolio of income opportunities, working with academics to submit bids and proposals.
- Support University of Exeter corporate relationships in the Defence sector.
- Act as an expert to facilitate commercial contracting with defence, security and conflict companies.
- Build and consolidate relationships with a number of new defence, security and conflict partners.
The University offers some fantastic staff benefits including 41 days leave per year, options for flexible working, numerous discounts at leading retailers, onsite gym, cycle to work scheme and a stunning campus environment in the heart of Exeter. If you are not currently in Exeter please have a look at our website for some further information on what a beautiful part of the country we are based in.
This full time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please click here.
For further information, please contact Michelle Spillar, email [email protected] or telephone (01392) 722160.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer, an Athena Swan accredited institution and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.