An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager to join a large, complex higher education organisation. This senior post plays a key role in leading knowledge exchange, commercialisation and external engagement activity, supporting institutional objectives around research impact, innovation, income generation and partnerships.


Key Responsibilities*Lead and manage a specialist knowledge exchange team, ensuring high-quality, responsive support to academic and professional stakeholders
*Drive the development and delivery of knowledge exchange, commercialisation and external engagement activity across the organisation
*Support academics and teams to develop, bid for and deliver externally funded projects and partnerships
*Lead intellectual property management, commercialisation strategies and venture creation activity
*Oversee the end-to-end pipeline for IP identification, protection, licensing and spin-out development
*Work with finance, legal services and external advisers to oversee contracts, IP transactions and commercial agreements
*Improve performance outcomes relating to income generation, partnerships, impact and sustainability
*Embed effective governance, compliance and reporting arrangements across knowledge exchange activity
*Lead the preparation of internal and external performance reporting and accountability documentation
*Develop and deliver training, guidance and development activity to build commercial capability and confidence
*Represent the organisation externally with partners, networks and stakeholders as required
*Ensure ethical practice, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to all engagement and partnership activity
*Maintain accurate systems, documentation and records to support auditability and decision-making
Ideal Candidate Profile*Significant senior-level experience in knowledge exchange, technology transfer, research commercialisation or innovation management within higher education or a related environment
*Strong understanding of intellectual property, licensing, spin-out creation and commercial negotiation
*Proven experience managing complex partnerships, contracts and stakeholder relationships
*Demonstrable people-management experience, including leading and developing high-performing teams
*Experience operating within governance, compliance and reporting frameworks
*Strategic thinker with strong operational delivery skills
*Confident working autonomously and influencing at senior level
*Strong analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach
*Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Location: London
Working Pattern: Full-time, 3 days on-site
Contract: Initial 6 weeks
Rate: £325 - £375 per day (paid via an Umbrella)