Head of Ecosystem Engagement

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a part-time operations manager for its AI and Robotics Accelerator. The successful candidate will oversee strategic support and administration, managing critical relationships with academic and industry partners. Excellent communication and team management skills are essential. This fixed-term position offers a flexible working approach and generous leave allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working approach

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing high-level strategic support to senior managers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working collaboratively in a Higher Education context.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a national AI and Robotics Accelerator.
• Manage the administration of key component programmes.
• Develop and manage external relationships with partners.

Skills

High-level strategic support

Excellent verbal and written communication

Team management

Time management

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,workingin 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 alsotake 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 isbased 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 offer 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.