Please complete all accessible boxes and refer to the guidance on writing Job Descriptions. Business Engagement. Head of Business Engagement

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1 Job Description Please complete all accessible boxes and refer to the guidance on writing Job Descriptions Position Details Faculty/Professional Support Service School/Department Research and Knowledge xchange Directorate (RK) Business ngagement Division/Section/Unit Job Title Vacancy No Head of Business ngagement Recruitment Team Grade 11 Hours of Work 35 Contract Duration (Perm/Fixed Term) Reports To (Job Title) Responsible For (Job Title) Permanent Director of Research and Knowledge xchange Partnership Development, KTP, SM Programmes, Commercial Development Principal ccountabilities The Head of Business ngagement will provide strategic and operational management to implement the University s HIF strategy, delivering across the full breadth of disciplines with particular focus on productive regional partnerships and programmes in support of the University s Centres for Research and Knowledge xchange. Lead the expanding Business ngagement, Partnership Development and Commercialisation teams to accelerate opportunities and manage the integration of related activities across central and faculty based professional service teams. Develop and deliver a broad and coherent provision for business through the development of SM programmes, including KTPs, and clear routes of access to university expertise, IP and facilities. ct as the University s professional service lead in authoring, project managing, negotiating and delivering strategic and high profile institutional and collaborative funding applications, submissions and consultations. Role Profile SOC Grade nalyst valuation Number Date

2 Key Tasks Business Partnerships Lead, manage and develop innovative and productive regional and national partnerships and networks across key sectors. Develop innovative and effective mechanisms to support two-way knowledge sharing with business and industry partners, in support of the priorities of the University and of Centres of Research and Knowledge xchange. Develop and maintain effective relationships with funders of innovation and enterprise (including Innovate-UK) Lead, manage and oversee high value and high prestige institutional level awards ensuring funder compliance and reporting uthor, project manage and deliver institutional-level innovation and business engagement programmes Develop wide regional networks across universities, government and business to enhance, support and inform the University s development programmes for SMs. Business Development Develop initiatives to promote and grow commercial research collaborations Lead in the development of University s consultancy provision Oversee the management and development of the University s portfolio of Intellectual Property to optimise opportunities for financial return. Support the identification, promotion and securing of external funding to enable the delivery of Manchester Metropolitan s strategic objectives for research and innovation. Leadership and Management Lead and manage the University s submission to the Knowledge xchange Framework (KF) Lead and manage KTP, Partnerships, SM programmes and Commercialisation teams ensuring successful integration of operational activities across faculty-based support and other central professional service teams. Support and lead the closer integration of activities across the full breadth of RK directorate teams, particularly around new initiatives. Lead and develop the University s business incubation facilities (Innospace) and associated programmes Lead effective mechanisms and structures across all for our Faculties in terms of business development activities and income generation. Lead, enable, develop and deliver major innovation projects, including oversight of all HIF-funded activities. Role Profile SOC Grade nalyst valuation Number Date

3 Support the PVC (RK) and Director of RK in the organisational and culture changes required in the creation, delivery and successful activity of University Centres for Research and Knowledge xchange (UCRK). Sector Profile Maintain, understand and respond to the national and international landscape for innovation, ensuring that the University is well positioned to rapidly adapt to change. Maintain an active external strategy and policy profile on behalf of the University, including, responding to consultations, informing policy by membership of national groups and networks, and presenting at regional and national conferences and seminars. Develop broad and productive internal networks and a detailed understanding of research and innovation capabilities and capacity. Regularly represent the University at regional and national meetings with senior colleagues from our current and potential partners and funders. Research and Knowledge xchange Senior Management s one of three section Heads within RK leadership team you will have wider departmental and institutional responsibilities for staff development, budgetary management, reporting and strategy. s a senior administrative member of staff, contribute to the wider development of the University s professional services and academic support arrangements. The undertaking of other duties and responsibilities that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post, as may be assigned by the Director Research and Knowledge xchange Deputise for the Director of RK and PVC-RK when required. Special Features Due to the nature of the role you will be required to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas Miscellaneous Select the management responsibilities relevant to the role. Review This is a description of the job at the time of issue. It is the University s practice periodically to review and update job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the current nature of the job and requirements of the University and to incorporate reasonable changes where required, in consultation with the job holder. Role Profile SOC Grade nalyst valuation Number Date

4 Person Specification In order to be shortlisted you must demonstrate that you meet all the essential criteria and as many of the desirable criteria as possible. Where we have a large number of applications that meet all of the essential criteria, we will then use the desirable criteria to produce the shortlist. ll disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria will be included on the shortlist. Selection Criteria ttributes Item Relevant Criteria Identification Method Rank 1.1 xperience of leading, supporting, co-ordinating and developing a motivated and successful team of experienced staff in a fast moving and pressurised environment. 1.2 Proven experience in the development and improvement of services, with a strong customer care focus relevant to the function. 1.3 Proven ability to successfully manage change. 1.4 xcellent problem solving skills in a fluid and fast moving environment, with the experience and authority to take independent action, as appropriate. 1 Skills & bilities 1.5 bility to lead and manage multiple projects and large programmes, identify priorities, manage both own and team s workload, and delegate work effectively. 1.6 xcellent written communication skills, with the ability to support writing successful, high quality research proposals and other types of documentation including business plans, strategies, policy documents and briefing papers. 1.7 xcellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 1.8 Highly developed skills of diplomacy and persuasion. 1.9 bility to develop, maintain and be influential within internal and external networks, and an effective communicator of the University s strengths and mission. Role Profile SOC Grade nalyst valuation Number Date

5 1.10 Proven ability to provide systematic high-level expert advice, guidance and intelligence to senior figures within and outside of the University. 2.1 High-level understanding of UK research and innovation environment 2.2 Knowledge and appreciation of wider UK higher education environment, including regulatory frameworks and drivers. 2.3 xperience of developing innovative and productive commercial and collaborative relationships. 2 General & Specialist Knowledge Track record of developing, authoring and delivering externally funded research and innovation programmes (including regionally funded) Track-record of business development across a range of sectors 2.6 Detailed understanding of regional SM support programmes 2.7 xperience of developing and delivering development programmes in a University context. xperience of developing and delivering large scale multi-partner business-engagement programmes 3.1 Good honours degree or equivalent experience. /C 3.2 postgraduate research degree and/or experience of undertaking research in academic of commercial sectors /C D 3 ducation & Training 3.3 xcellent analytical skills, with the ability to communicate on, and work within, complex strategic and policy concepts 3.4 Good IT skills and the ability to analyse data and apply the knowledge both tactically and strategically. 4.1 Significant experience of working in a UK University central research or enterprise office environment 4 Relevant xperience 4.2 Several years experience in supporting business partnerships in a UK University context Role Profile SOC Grade nalyst valuation Number Date

6 4.3 Successful track record of developing and implementing strategies and processes with institution-wide application. 4.4 vidence of success in acting as the independent lead and/ or key decision maker on behalf of an organisation. 5 Special Requirements Strong commitment to quality enhancement and development of self and others The ability to travel nationally and occasionally overseas. I I Date of Revision June 2017 pplication Form I Interview Key Identification Method T C P Test Copy of Certificates Presentation G Group ssessment Rank D ssential Desirable Role Profile SOC Grade nalyst valuation Number Date