University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2026, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Directorate

At the University of Bradford, research and innovation drive our ambition to make real-world impacts such as revolutionising AI for healthcare and society, creating pioneering cancer treatments, and revitalising the regional economy by supporting innovation in local SMEs. Our triple-crown accredited School of Management and the Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem empower students, staff, and our wider community to turn ideas into thriving ventures. 

What you will be doing:

• Promote the University’s contract and collaborative research, consultancy, training capabilities and partnership opportunities to external stakeholders, with emphasis on regional, national and international companies, the public sector including NHS bodies and local authorities.
• Working closely with the Head of Business Engagement lead the implementation of key elements of the University’s Research, Innovation and Knowledge Mobilisation Strategy relating to the Institute’s strategic engagement, collaborative innovation and economic growth.
• Create and manage internal networks with academics and other staff and support them through commercially funded projects to ensure a professional and efficient response to external organisations from initial enquiry to project delivery.
• Manage business development staff within the Institute, initially a Business Development Officer.
• Advise teams delivering collaborative projects, sharing knowledge of appropriate procedures and processes for ensuring consistent successful and professional delivery.

Qualifications/ experience:

• Level 6 or equivalent, or equivalent demonstrable experience in engineering management or science subjects
• Demonstrable experience of business development activities
• Experience of working in a commercially focused environment 

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Dr Jason Jones on 01274 236193 & j.r.jones@bradford.ac.uk, we would love to hear from you.

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.  

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics.  The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.