Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Manager - 17027

Brunel University London; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working approach

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Brunel University London invites applications for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Manager to grow Brunel’s portfolio of KTP projects at the Uxbridge campus. You will support the delivery of a university-wide KTP growth programme, enabling academics to access funding to work with innovative businesses on high-impact collaborative research and development projects.

The role also involves promoting the KTP scheme, developing a prioritised proposal pipeline, and acting as the primary

Qualifications

• An experienced individual to support growth of Brunel’s KTP portfolio.
• Support the delivery of a university-wide KTP growth programme enabling academics to access funding for collaborative R&D with businesses.
• Promote and champion the KTP scheme among Brunel academics and staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote and champion the KTP scheme among Brunel academics and support them in accessing the scheme as part of a strategic growth programme.
• Develop and manage a prioritised pipeline for future KTP proposal submissions.
• Be the primary interface with the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Advisor for each project.
• Manage the development and submission of KTP proposals with academic staff and business partners.

Job description

Position Title: Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Manager

Department/College: Research Support and Development Office (RSDO)

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 8 from: £46,860 to £60,174 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £67,386 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time).

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced individual to play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of Brunel’s portfolio of Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects. The postholder will support the delivery of an ambitious University-wide KTP growth programme, enabling academics to access funding to work with innovative businesses on high-impact, collaborative research and development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and champion the KTP scheme among Brunel academics and support them in accessing the scheme as part of a strategic growth programme
• Develop and manage a prioritised pipeline for future KTP proposal submissions
• Be the primary interface with the relevant Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Advisor for each project
• Manage the development and submission of KTP proposals by working with academic staff and business partners throughout the application process

Benefits and working arrangements

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 18 November 2026

Interviews will take place between 3 - 10 December 2026 in person

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: [e-mail]

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment

Brunel University of London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.