Head of KTPs, Consultancy & Facilities Commercialisation

University of Exeter - Exeter Innovation

Location: Devon, Exeter, Hybrid

Salary: The starting salary will be from £50,253 on Grade G, depending on qualifications and experience.

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 23rd January 2026

Closes: 5th February 2026

Job Ref: Q12820

This new full – time post is available with immediate effect on a permanent basis.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Senior Manager to lead and grow the University’s portfolio of commercial projects comprising Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), Consultancy projects and Commercialisation of University Facilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and manage their own portfolio of KTP projects and business relationships as well as providing oversight, support and direction for the wider activities of the team. They will be highly organised with strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering commercial projects within a higher education establishment, research institution or industry context. Well developed negotiation, problem solving and project management skills are essential to the role which requires excellent leadership skills; a responsive, professional, customer focussed approach and a “can-do” attitude to managing multiple projects simultaneously.

This post sits within Exeter Innovation (EI), the professional services team that supports and drives the University’s business engagement and innovation activity. A key aim of EI is to secure greater value and impact through relationships with external partners that draw on the University’s research, education and physical assets.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification on our website for full details of this role.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Neil Hayes, n.w.hayes@exeter.ac.uk