Partnership Development Associate - KTP

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Campus facilities and services

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking a Partnership Development Associate to join the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships team within the Research & Innovation Office on a full-time, open-ended contract with hybrid working available.

You will work with academic, public, private and voluntary sector partners to scope, plan and manage KTPs, including funding applications, contracts, progress meetings and final reporting, contributing to the university’s collaborative research and innovation ambitions.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and securing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships or similar funding.
• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships with academics, businesses, funders and other stakeholders.
• Highly organised, proactive, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan and manage projects leading to development and implementation of processes, products and services for partners.
• Manage full life cycle of Knowledge Transfer Projects: draft funding applications, recruitment, contracts, progress meetings and final reporting.
• Be a member of the Partnership Development Team in the Research & Innovation Office.

Skills

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title Partnership Development Associate - KTP Job reference REQ260760 Date posted 15/10/2026 Application closing date 01/11/2026 Location Loughborough Package Management and Specialist grade 6 from £35,608 to £46,049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

Research and Innovation Office

Full time and open ended, with hybrid working available

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

This role involves working closely with academic, public, private and voluntary sector organisations to scope, plan and manage projects that lead to the successful development and implementation of processes, products and services for collaborative partners. The role also manages the full life cycle of Knowledge Transfer Projects to include drafting applications for funding, recruitment, negotiation of contracts, organising progress meetings and final reporting. You will be a member of the Partnership Development Team in the Research & Innovation Office.

About the University

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

About the Department

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) plays a leading role in shaping and delivering the University’s research and innovation activities and provides a high quality, added value and seamless service to researchers across the research development pipeline.

The Office incorporates a number of different teams that provide support for: nurturing partnerships and collaborations; identifying and applying for funding; managing research projects and assuring compliance with policy; improving the visibility of research outputs; fostering the impact, intellectual property and commercialisation of research; and the nurturing of research leadership skills through training and skills development programmes. The RIO also works closely with other Professional Services across the University, notably Legal Services, Registry, Student Services, Finance and HR.

The Partnership Development Team manages and supports the growth of the University’s partnership portfolio, to advance the University’s reputation for world-class research. Following the launch of the University’s new strategy ‘Creating Better Futures. Together.’ we are seeking to support, shape, develop and implement the University’s Strategy regarding its’ research, innovation, and partnership ambitions, in conjunction with academic leaders, partners and funding bodies.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation (PVC-RI) has strategic responsibility for research and innovation and has implemented a strategic plan to deliver on our ambitions of becoming more research-intensive, innovation-driven, internationally engaged, and impactful with our R&I activities.

About You

• You should have experience of developing and securing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) or similar knowledge exchange funding, with the ability to support projects throughout their full lifecycle.
• You should be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to work effectively with academics, businesses, funders and other stakeholders in a complex environment.
• You should be highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Why should you Apply?

With a huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 1 November 2026

Interview Date: Monday 16 November 2026

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact [e-mail] . We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.