Partnerships Manager, Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness

Partnerships Manager, Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness

Partnerships Manager, Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness

• Brighton, UK
• Fixed term

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Location: Brighton, UK
Hours: Full time hours. Flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Salary: Grade 7 starting at £38,249 to £45,413 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

About the Role:

The Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness (SCRK) brings together and interdisciplinary team of academics and and diverse community partners to explore, investigate, and illuminate kindness and its impacts on people and communities. As the Partnerships Manager (PMSCRK), you will:

• Advance the priorities of the University, aligning with the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) for research partnerships, business collaboration, public and third sector engagement, skills, enterprise, local growth, IP, and community engagement.
• Enhance the practical applications of SCRK's work across sectors, curating external engagement programs that showcase Sussex's research and promote behavioral, perspective, and systemic changes.
• Diversify and increase income streams to make the role self-sufficient and enable expansion.
• Improve external engagement to drive social development, wellbeing, and economic growth, focusing on civic engagement and ensuring a coherent approach to project development and external relationships across the University.

About You:

The PMSCRK will be a proactive individual, dedicated to embedding best practices for promoting kindness across various organizations, influencing their policies, systems, cultures, and the social fabric of communities.

You should have a proven track record in knowledge exchange, particularly in business engagement and/or community development. Effective and persuasive communication with managers in business and public sector organizations, along with the ability to analyse business needs and identify solutions, is crucial for this role. Experience in managing client relationships and liaising with individuals at different levels of seniority within and outside the University is essential as is familiarity with academic research and knowledge transfer practices.

You must possess demonstrable knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and economic frameworks governing operations with business, public, and third/charity sectors. Understanding the policy and regulatory framework for universities related to knowledge exchange and charitable work is necessary.

As an experienced project manager, you should be able to plan, manage, and prioritize your workload, respond to changing priorities, and deliver innovative solutions within deadlines, maintaining a high standard of service to meet client needs. The role requires travel within the UK to visit business contacts and other partners.

About Our Division:

The Research and Innovation Division is leading developer of ideas and innovations that contributes to the Global Community. We contribute to new knowledge, ideas, and solutions. This leads to real change in the world and makes a difference in our lives.

Our Strategy focuses on People, Research Strengths, Interdisciplinarity, Integrity, Grant Capture, and International Reputation. Last year alone we submitted 681 bids, received 230 awards, completed the set-up of 227 projects just to give an idea of how dynamic our Division is.

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Closing Date: June 1, :59 PM
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Fixed Term Contract Duration: Fixed term for 3 years

Apply on the University of Sussex Website here.

• The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
• The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.