Head of Innovation and Enterprise

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Liverpool is seeking a Head of Innovation and Enterprise to drive innovation and foster partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral qualification, proven leadership skills, and a record in enterprise development. The role includes developing Knowledge Exchange activities and aligning market demands with academic strengths. An excellent benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong record in innovation and enterprise development and delivery.
• Experience of working in an academic environment, business engagement, and policy analysis.
• Experience of working outside of academic settings in public or private sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Knowledge Exchange activities.
• Drive innovation, external engagement, and income generation initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Ability to build strategic partnerships

Education

Doctoral qualification

Job description

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The role of Head of Innovation and Enterprise combines strategic leadership and operational oversight across ‘Health, Technology and Science’ Enterprise, Innovation and Commercial Activity. You will drive innovation, external engagement, and income generation and diversification initiatives, while fostering partnerships and supporting the faculty’s strategic goals relating to enterprise and innovation.

You will lead the development and implementation of Knowledge Exchange activities, including enterprise and innovation developments, cultivating external partnerships, supporting bid writing and consultancy efforts, and contributing to the faculty’s commercial and grant income growth. The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to align market demands with academic strengths.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Knowledge Exchange activities, including enterprise and innovation developments, cultivating external partnerships, supporting bid writing and consultancy efforts, and contributing to the faculty’s commercial and grant income growth. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align market demands with academic strengths.
• Drive innovation, external engagement, and income generation and diversification initiatives; foster partnerships and support the faculty’s strategic goals relating to enterprise and innovation.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification or strong record in innovation and enterprise development and delivery.
• Experience of working in an academic environment, business engagement, and policy analysis.
• Desirable: experience of working outside of academic settings in public and/or private sectors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills; ability to build strategic partnerships and respond to changing priorities.

Benefits

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

Strategic Context

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

Next Steps

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

Equality and Opportunities

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.