"Business Engagement & Knowledge Exchange Officer"

City St George’s, University of London - Research and Enterprise

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

The Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange team supports City St George's academics in maximizing the impact of their research through business engagement and knowledge exchange activities. The Business Engagement & Knowledge Exchange Officer is a key position within our team, coordinating activities that connect university expertise with industry partners. This role facilitates consultancy, contract research, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, Innovate UK funding, and use of specialist facilities, ensuring projects commence efficiently and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities

The post holder will coordinate the setup and contracting of consultancy projects, industry-funded research, and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, working closely with academics, Schools, and external partners. You'll support Innovate UK applications through costing and project management, ensure compliance with University and external requirements, and provide professional advice to researchers on business development opportunities. The role involves problem-solving, risk analysis, effective communication with diverse stakeholders, and marketing the University's knowledge exchange activities to promote collaboration.

Person Specification

We seek a degree-qualified candidate (or equivalent experience) with knowledge of university business development including consultancy, KTPs, Innovate UK opportunities, and contract research. You'll have experience coordinating knowledge exchange activities and advising academics, with excellent customer service and teamwork skills. Essential attributes include strong organizational abilities, excellent written and oral communication skills, problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Formal training in university consultancy is desirable.

Additional Information

Closing date: 01 February 2026 at 11:59pm. The interview will take place on 16 February 2026 and 17 February 2026. The selection process will involve an interview. City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. At City St George’s, subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way, involving a mixture of working on campus and at home each week. A hybrid working arrangement will not detract from any comprehensive induction, that will include relevant on-site activities.