Commercial Manager - Research, Innovation and Enterprise (Fixed term, part-time or full time)

Robert Gordon University; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive business opportunities and enhance collaborations in research and innovation. This fixed-term role offers flexibility for full or part-time work and includes benefits such as 46 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme. Candidates should possess strong commercial acumen and experience in business development within complex organizations.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

46 days annual leave

Onsite nursery and sports centre

Voluntary health and travel benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior commercial or business development role.
• Understanding of government priorities related to business and research.
• Experience working in higher education or complex multi-stakeholder organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assess commercial opportunities and develop proposals.
• Negotiate terms to secure business opportunities.
• Strengthen relationships between research, innovation, and enterprise.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Business development

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

As a University which is proud of its links with industry and delivering real-world research, RGU works closely with regional and national partners to drive sustainable economic growth and helping organizations to be innovative. The Commercial Manager plays a crucial part in this ecosystem.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to play a strategic role in strengthening the relationships between research, innovation and enterprise (RIE) and to identify, drive, secure and maximise return from business and commercial opportunities for the University. The role will be fixed term for around 9 months. We are happy to consider full or part-time applicants subject to a minimum of 3 days per week (or equivalent hours) and we offer hybrid working.

As the Commercial Manager you will have responsibility for assessing commercial opportunities, developing proposals and negotiating terms. You will also work closely with colleagues in Research as well as those responsible for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. RGU has set ambitious targets to develop the synergies across research, innovation and enterprise to the benefit of the University, the region and beyond, and as the Commercial Manager you will play a key role in delivering on that ambition.

You’ll need experience in a senior commercial or business development role, within higher education, public sector, or a complex, multi-stakeholder organisation as well as strong commercial acumen and an understanding of government priorities in relation to business, research, innovation and enterprise, and relevant funding bodies.

In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week and also benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave (including statutory days) an onsite nursery and sports centre, as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visitOur Diverse Workforcepages.

If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Kirsty Duxbury to arrange [e-mail]

Previous applicants need not apply