Programme Director, AI Materials Innovation Hub

Corehr; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Liverpool invites applications for the Local Innovation Partnership Fund Programme Director within the AIM-HI hub of the School of Physical Sciences in Liverpool. The role leads open‑innovation platforms, coordinates delivery teams, and reports to the Commercial Director (Materials) to drive income and industry partnerships.

Hybrid working is available with a minimum on-campus presence; tenure is fixed-term to March 2031 and full-time (35 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong strategic thinking and governance experience.
• Proven ability to build and nurture industry partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and overall management of the AIM-HI LIPF programme.
• Coordinate individual platforms/projects and drive income generation.
• Manage the delivery team, oversight bodies, and performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

The University of Liverpool invites applications for the Local Innovation Partnership Fund Programme Director within the AIM-HI hub of the School of Physical Sciences in Liverpool. The role leads open‑innovation platforms, coordinates delivery teams, and reports to the Commercial Director (Materials) to drive income and industry partnerships.

Hybrid working is available with a minimum on-campus presence; tenure is fixed-term to March 2031 and full-time (35 hours per week).