Partnership Development Manager

Research and Innovation Office

Full Time, Open ended

Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote

Are you passionate about shaping the landscape of social sciences, arts, and humanities?

Join us and be part of the vibrant community at Loughborough University. 

As part of the Research & Innovation (RIO) Office, you will play a key role in delivering on the University’s research and innovation strategy – facilitating collaborations with external organisations and developing long-term meaningful partnerships.

We’re looking for a forward-thinking professional who understands the challenges and opportunities in the SHAPE fields and can navigate the UK and global innovation environment. If you’re customer-focused, collaborative, and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is your chance to be part of a team driving inclusive, cutting-edge research, innovation and partnerships.

In this role, you will:

• Play a lead role in the development, growth and delivery of partnership activity
• Maintain a portfolio of relationships with external organisations in support of income diversification
• Play a lead role in the scoping and preparation of major innovation led multi-disciplinary, cross-cutting and/or strategic funding applications,
• Provide leadership and project management for collaborative, multi-disciplinary, cross-cutting and/or strategic projects with partners.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries should be made to Kathryn Burchell, Head of Partnership Development and Knowledge Exchange or Jo Barwick, Senior Partnership Development Manager (SHAPE) by email to J.Barwick@lboro.ac.uk  or k.d.burchell@lboro.ac.uk.

Applications

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 12 September 2025.

Interviews will take place on Monday 29 September 2025.