Business Development Manager - Energy, Clean Tech and Hydrogen - 10498

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 9 from £53,302 - £62,829 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £66,437 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time).

Hours: Part-time 0.4fte (14hrs)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term till 31 October 2026

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. 

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

RSDO provides support to the Brunel Research Community to identify and secure external funding from UK and international funders, manage and oversee contractual and compliance aspects of research and innovation projects, facilitate research collaborations with external partners, including SMEs, and manage the commercialisation of our research to deliver societal impact. The department also contribute to the development of an enabling and entrepreneurial research culture by managing initiatives and policies to develop our early career academics, to grow interdisciplinary research and external collaboration, to enhance our research infrastructure and to facilitate the establishment of active research groups, as well as to share and showcase our research achievements.

We are looking to recruit an experienced individual to build research collaborations, generate research income and maximise the impact of the University’s research, in the area of Energy, Cleantech and Hydrogen. The post will report to our Senior Business Development Manager.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be required to drive engagement with relevant external stakeholders and to build strategic collaborations with industry, policy-makers and academic groups in the Energy, Cleantech and Hydrogen sectors aligned to Brunel’s areas of research expertise. This is a high-profile position and you will be part of a well-established, proactive research support and development team. 

You should have extensive specialist technical and market knowledge and expertise in the Energy, Cleantech and Hydrogen sectors to provide credibility with both academics and external stakeholders. Proven experience of successful business development, in either a commercial or academic environment, is required together with an excellent knowledge of the research and innovation funding landscape. A good understanding of the strategic drivers in higher education is also essential.  The post requires an extremely flexible attitude and an ability to deliver successful outcomes through a professional, responsive and creative approach.  A Driving license will be required

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3 December 2024 (Midnight)

Interviews will take place in the w/c: 16 December 2024

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment,

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.