Research Excellence and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Manager

RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks a Research Excellence and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Manager. You will coordinate high-quality research and knowledge exchange activities, oversee governance frameworks, and enhance research performance. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a solid understanding of the higher education landscape. This role offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the higher education research and knowledge exchange landscape.
• Experience in managing research governance, grant applications, or contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality research and KE activities.
• Establish effective governance frameworks and oversee REF preparation.
• Develop strategies that enhance the university's research and KE performance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Research Excellence and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Manager

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in driving forward the university’s ambitions in research excellence and knowledge exchange (KE).

As the Research Excellence and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Manager, you will lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality research and KE activities across the institution. Working closely with senior leaders and academic colleagues, you will establish effective governance frameworks, oversee REF preparation and submission, and develop strategies that enhance the university’s research and KE performance.

The role also involves managing complex contracts, analysing research data and performance metrics, and supporting the development of external partnerships with industry, funding bodies and other universities, ensuring a coherent and impactful approach to research excellence and knowledge exchange.

You will join an inclusive and forward-thinking environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professionalism.

The Candidate

You will be a proactive and strategic professional with a strong understanding of the higher education research and knowledge exchange landscape. With experience in managing research governance, grant applications, or contracts, you’ll bring excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

We Offer

• Generous leave
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme