We are recruiting! Commercialisation Manager for Social Sciences

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 17TH JANUARY 2022

Are you keen to work in a fast paced, dynamic and innovative environment? Do you have experience in developing new collaborations between education or research institutions and external partners? Do you have excellent project management skills and the ability to build sustainable external partnerships?

The LSSI is a vibrant research Institute that works to support and enhance the social sciences across the University.  It fosters interdisciplinary and international research collaborations, promotes relations with external partners in the public, private and third sectors and builds capacity through the provision of training and skills development for the next generation of research leaders.

You will be responsible for the development and management of a commercialisation strategy for the social sciences at Leeds, working collaboratively with colleagues across the University you will identify research outputs with potential for commercialisation.

This role will require an energetic and self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude to progress the strategy.  The role will play a pivotal role in a sustainable strategy and institutional capacity for growth in commercialisation in social sciences.

You will have significant experience of managing complex projects combined with experience of working in a knowledge transfer environment.  You will have an educational background in social sciences and demonstrate experience of commercialisation of research.  Strong negotiation, analytical, planning and implementation skills will be vital to achieve successful commercial outcomes.

The Faculty of Social Sciences values an inclusive working and teaching environment and our aim is to develop a diverse staff and student community reflective of this. We select candidates on the basis of merit and ability and aspire to further diversify our School and Faculty community. We particularly welcome applications from candidates belonging to groups that have been under-represented in the University including, but not limited to: Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and disabled people.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Louise Waite, Director of the Leeds Social Sciences Institute

Email: l.waite@leeds.ac.uk

Cheryl Harris, Institute Manager LSSI 

Email: c.a.harris@leeds.ac.uk

To view the full advert and access how to apply click here.  Closing date is Monday 17 January 2022.