Knowledge Exchange Office

Location: Ormskirk

Salary: £59,954 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 November 2022

Interview Date: Thursday 08 December 2022

Reference: EHM0257-1022

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Head of Knowledge Exchange to set up our new Knowledge Exchange Office. Working directly with the Director of Knowledge Exchange and the PVC External Relations, you will have the opportunity to create a new Knowledge Exchange function within the University with the opportunity to shape the team, strategy and delivery of our next Knowledge Exchange Strategy to drive a substantial increase in KE activity and HEIF qualifying income.

You will ensure high-quality planning, advice, delivery and project management of all aspects of EHU’s partnership development and local engagement, including responsibility for programmes and activities, ensuring that they are compliant with contractual requirements and internal procedures, and that they deliver the required outputs. You will also manage the web based KE portal, which will be developed following sector good practice, in order to put prospective external clients in touch with University experts.

About You

As Head of Knowledge Exchange, you will:

• · Have experience of leading all or an aspect of a Knowledge Exchange function within an HEI or similar
• · Have detailed knowledge of the Knowledge Exchange environment regionally, nationally with a proven track record of realising partnership working for additional income streams
• · Be able to work across organisations at all levels and demonstrable experience of stakeholder working
• · Be organised, personable and a strategic thinker who can lead and influence affectively
• · Be able to handle data and national reporting requirements with confidence
• · Have the vision to create and build the Knowledge Exchange function within the University
• · Be a good communicator, able to work with people at all levels and function across the University and with external stakeholders

We are particularly interested in candidate with experience in developing CPD, Contract and Commissioned research and Consultancy, KE streams.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

· A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)

· Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities

· Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more

· A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career

· Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment

· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 16.3%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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