Research Commercialisation Manager

University West of England; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the West of England Bristol invites applications for a Research Commercialisation Manager to help researchers recognise the commercial potential of their ideas and support opportunities as they move through the translational pathway. You will combine commercial judgement with a collaborative, human-centred approach to enable sound decisions and grow capacity for innovation.

You will lead the growth and management of the university’s research commercialisation portfolio, including

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess commercially promising research and innovation
• Help develop credible commercial propositions and routes to market
• Support the protection and effective management of intellectual property
• Lead and support licensing, negotiation and deal-making
• Build external relationships that create opportunities for UWE research
• Help foster an entrepreneurial culture
• Strengthen the University’s commercialisation processes, networks and capability

Job description

Research Commercialisation Manager

Company: University West of England
Salary: £52,788 to £59,390 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Bristol, BS16 1QY
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type: Temporary
Posting date: 2 Nov 2026
Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

As Research Commercialisation Manager, you will help researchers recognise the commercial potential of their ideas and support promising opportunities as they move through the translational pathway. You will combine commercial judgement with a collaborative, human-centred approach that helps colleagues navigate complex, often uncertain decisions and build their capacity to recognise and pursue innovative ideas.

You will lead the growth and management of the university’s research commercialisation portfolio, including the university’s intellectual property portfolio. Additionally, you will:

• Identify and assess commercially promising research and innovation


• Help develop credible commercial propositions and routes to market


• Support the protection and effective management of intellectual property


• Lead and support licensing, negotiation and deal-making


• Build external relationships that create opportunities for UWE research


• Help foster an entrepreneurial culture


• Strengthen the University’s commercialisation processes, networks and capability

This is an exciting time to join the university as there is a strong ambition to grow this portfolio and increasingly more opportunities for support as the UK Government seeks to spin-out more university-based research.

About you

You will bring commercial judgement, curiosity and the ability to build confidence and momentum around early-stage opportunities.

You have an ability to understand complex ideas, assess their potential and help people make sound commercial decisions. You think broadly in terms of commercialisation, thinking creatively and making connections to translate research and innovation into societal impact.

You will be someone who enjoys working collaboratively and is comfortable operating where the answers are not always immediately clear. You will be able to prioritise a demanding workload. You will be a supportive colleague who is confident to challenge constructively and able to know when to progress, reshape or stop an opportunity.

Where you will be working

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus. You’ll spend most of your time on campus, typically 3 days per week, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and male candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact: [e-mail]

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on Friday, 8 January 2026

This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term post, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

Right to Work in the UK

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.