AI Partnerships & Stakeholder Lead

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Stakeholder and Partnerships Lead to join Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester (TIC) for a 12-month maternity cover appointment.

You will develop our partner engagement strategy, strengthen relationships and attract new long‑term partners across TIC, Unit M and the wider University, ensuring delivery is coordinated and delivers value. You will line manage the Events and Communications Officer and support budgeting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience of securing, managing and growing strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop partner engagement strategy and strengthen existing relationships to attract new long‑term partners.
• Coordinate engagement across TIC, Unit M and the wider University to deliver clear value.
• Lead monitoring of programme budgets, performance and funding commitments, forecasting expenditure and managing risks.

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking a Stakeholder and Partnerships Lead to join Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester (TIC) for a 12-month maternity cover appointment.

You will develop our partner engagement strategy, strengthen relationships and attract new long‑term partners across TIC, Unit M and the wider University, ensuring delivery is coordinated and delivers value. You will line manage the Events and Communications Officer and support budgeting and reporting.