"Strategic Industry Engagement Lead"

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your passion for research and innovation to address real-world challenges and create impact?

Consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, Imperial is a leader in industry-university collaborations and technology commercialisation. Our new Partnerships Strategy is turning up the dial on how we work with industry; connecting world-class researchers with leading organisations to accelerate innovation in areas of global need.

Imperial is seeking a Strategic Industry Engagement Lead, who will play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating our collaborations with Industry. Focused on key sectors such as sustainable manufacturing, advanced materials, and clean technologies, you will act as a cross-University connector; you will be building new partnerships, aligning academic strengths with industry priorities, and ensuring Imperial presents a unified and compelling offer to industry and funding bodies.

This is a new role that will sit at the heart of Imperial’s Enterprise ecosystem, enabling transformational collaborations that advance sustainability, decarbonisation, and industrial innovation.

What you would be doing

This is a strategic and outward-facing role that requires both vision & execution. You will work closely with academic leaders, researchers, and professional services colleagues to turn ideas into high-impact collaborations, linking Imperial’s expertise to major industrial and national priorities. You will have the scope to design and deliver a cohesive approach to partnership development that strengthens Imperial’s position as a global leader in sustainability and clean technology.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and deliver a university-wide strategy for industry engagement across sustainability, manufacturing, and materials sectors.
• Work with academic leaders to co-create sector offers and value propositions that attract funding &long-term partnerships.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage high-value relationships with corporates, investors, and government funders.
• Coordinate activities across faculties, ensuring coherence, visibility, and impact in Imperial’s industry engagement.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced professional with:

• A proven track record of senior-level industry engagement within sustainability, advanced materials, or clean technology sectors.
• The ability to develop and manage large-scale partnerships across complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong strategic, interpersonal, and influencing skills with credibility among both academic and industrial audiences.
• Understanding of the UK industrial strategy, research funding landscape, and emerging technology trends.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to operate across multiple disciplines and leadership teams.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

Closing date: 7th Jan 2026

Please apply with an application form via the online system.

CVs without a completed application form will not be considered.

For further information, contact Iwona Przychodzen, Administration Coordinator, at i.przychodzen@imperial.ac.uk.

Available documents

• download: Employee Benefits Booklet.pdf
• download: Strategic Industry Engagement Lead Sector Focus Initiative- Job Description.pdf

If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk.