Knowledge Exchange Coordinator (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge; based at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI), you will support the Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager to deliver knowledge exchange activities for the UKRI National Hub (£25M) in the CSCI. The role focuses on administrative support, planning of KTE activities and engagement with researchers, clinicians, funders, and external partners.

The post is full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term funding until 31 March 2030, with equality and inclusion at the forefront of the

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge exchange or related administrative support experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Understanding of the biomedical research sector is helpful.
• Able to engage effectively with researchers, clinicians, funders and external partners in a fast-paced academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support for KTE activities across the Hub and CSCI.
• Support and planning of KTE activities, operational input, and administration.
• Deliver KTE objectives in coordination with the Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager and institute staff.

Skills

Knowledge Exchange

Administrative support

Customer service

Biomedical research knowledge

Job description

The Knowledge Exchange Coordinator will be based in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI) and will support the Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager to deliver knowledge exchange activities for the recently awarded UKRI National Hub (£25M) held in the CSCI.

The UK Hub for Predictive and AI-Enabled Human Disease Models is a UK national research initiative funded by MRC, which will translate academic New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) into validated, industry-ready systems. Translation and Knowledge Transfer and Exchange (KTE) are core operational functions across the Hub, forming the link between academia, SMEs, industry, NHS partners, regulators, charities, and patient communities, with translation embedded throughout all operational stages.

The purpose of the Knowledge Exchange Coordinator is to provide high-quality administrative support for KTE activities across the Hub and CSCI. They will work closely with the Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager and other institute professional services staff to ensure a high-quality, proactive, and effective KTE support service.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Knowledge Exchange Coordinator to play a central support role in the delivery and development of our ambitious KTE programme. Key Responsibilities will include support and planning of KTE activities, operational input, administration and delivery of KTE objectives.

The successful candidate will have previous knowledge exchange or related relevant administrative support experience and excellent customer service skills. An understanding of the biomedical research sector either in Higher Education or commercial organisations would also be helpful. They will be comfortable operating in an fast-paced academic environment and able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, funders, and external commercial partners.

Full-time (1.0 FTE; change to part time and flexible working arrangements available);

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2030 in the first instance.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£31,236 to £35,608 per annum