Head of Ecosystem Engagement

University of Southampton; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a part-time administrator to support the delivery of a national AI and Robotics Accelerator. The successful candidate will manage operational aspects and develop key relationships across academia and industry. Ideal applicants will have strong strategic support experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to innovate administrative processes. The role offers flexible working and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working approach

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic support for senior managers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in coordinating resources and leading a team.
• Ability to improve administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational aspects of the AiR Accelerator.
• Manage administration of key component programmes.
• Develop relationships with academic and industry partners.

Skills

High-level strategic support

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Building relationships

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Responsible AI UK is a £31m programme funded by the UKRI’s Technology Mission Fund. It has established a nationally collaborative platform for the UK, working closely with the internationally leading research centres and institutions across the world. Our goal is to understand how we should shape the development of AI to benefit people, communities and society.

You will, working in partnership with Future Worlds, support the delivery of a national, cross institutional AI and Robotics (AiR) Accelerator and manage the administration of all key component programmes of Research, Advocacy, Engagement and Marketing. You will also take the lead role in all operational aspects of the Accelerator to ensure the delivery of its scientific and translational strategy, as well as develop and manage external relationships with academic, investor and industry partners. The post is based within the School of Electronics and Computer Science.

To be successful you will have:

• A proven track record of providing high-level strategic support to senior managers, and providing management of operational, planning, and business-critical projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; personal agility, great time management skills and the ability to build strong credible relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working collaboratively, coordinating resources and logistical requirements, and managing a team to provide an excellent service to all stakeholders.
• The ability to review and refine administrative processes, delivering innovative solutions to problems where appropriate.
• Relevant experience of Higher Education structures would be desirable.

The role is offered on a Part-Time (0.5 FTE), fixed term basis until 31 October 2027.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.