"IP Commercialisation & Knowledge Exchange Co-ordinator"

Competitive starting salary range from £24,279 – £26,832 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered

Our Mission

Coventry University is a global Education Group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

This role is based within our Intellectual Property & Commercialisation team of Coventry University Services Ltd, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.

The Role

We are looking for an Intellectual Property & Knowledge Exchange Coordinator to join our knowledge Exchange team. The Intellectual Property & Knowledge Exchange Coordinator works across the Intellectual Property and Knowledge Exchange KE Teams to deliver a quality, customer-focussed service to university staff and external customers and partners.

The role is focused on teams supporting the development of new industry and community focused Research and Development projects and the creation and protection of new ideas and inventions. The role is focused on supporting the protection of new innovations through liaising with patent attorneys, partners, and clients, and in supporting the winning and delivery of a range of Knowledge Exchange projects.

Our Successful Candidate

The role is particularly suited to someone looking to develop their knowledge and experience knowledge exchange, with an interest in Intellectual Property within an experienced and supportive team environment. A strong a string ability to work effectively as part of a team including the ability to work across organisational boundaries. You will need excellent planning, project development and self-management skills plus the ability to meet tight deadlines. You will have excellent Administration experience - working with customer and financial systems, and direct experience of customer interaction.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all

Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026.