Knowledge Exchange Framework Senior Officer
Location Wolverhampton Campus Faculty/Department Research & Enterprise Directorate Contract Type Permanent Salary £41,064 to 48,822 pa Closing Date 09/11/2025 Job Reference 14595
The University of Wolverhampton has a proud heritage of excellence in research, knowledge exchange and enterprise which has had a significant impact regionally and informs our teaching. The University Strategy 2035 sets our ambition to develop high-quality, impactful research and knowledge exchange that transforms lives, and which makes a world-leading contribution in the areas of green innovation and sustainability, health and wellbeing and inclusive communities.
Our newly created Research and Enterprise Directorate (RED) will drive positive change and significant growth across the University of Wolverhampton and through our engagement with external partners and stakeholders. We have a number of newly established critical roles available in the Directorate and we are ready to invite applications from talented, experienced, ambitious, and enthusiastic colleagues who embody the university values and behaviours: - Inclusive, Accountable, Ambitious and Resilient.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with excellent administrative skills and experience working within the HE sector to support the preparations and delivery of KEF, and all related, reporting.
You will need to have excellent communication and social skills as you will be required to work across all faculties and numerous directorates.
You will work closely with the Head of Knowledge and Exchange and Associate Director Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise to collate data for KEF assessments and related reports, including HEIF, HE-BCI and the KEF Concordat.
You will coordinate and support relevant management and governance committees, acting as secretary where required. You will also provide advice and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders within the university on matters relating to the KEF.
We are looking for someone with a high level of emotional intelligence who has the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels across the University to ensure quality service delivery, demonstrating political awareness, diplomacy and tact. You will have accuracy and attention to detail; strong administrative, organisational and time management skills; ability to organise and prioritise a varied and demanding workload and excellent numeracy skills and the ability to check and manage complex data. In addition, you will have proven ability to interpret and communicate complex guidelines and an understanding of the KEF assessment and all related reporting such as HEB-CI; experience of interpreting, reporting and presenting data; proven analytical and problem-solving capability and excellent communication skills.
Join the University of Wolverhampton at this exciting time of ambition and growth in research and enterprise. Be part of a directorate that is committed to driving and supporting a vibrant and effective research and enterprise culture, committed to delivering excellence and making a real difference to the university, partners and communities we serve.
This is the next phase of our recruitment for the Research and Enterprise Directorate, with more roles to follow, so please keep watch for new positions as they become available.
Your Benefits:
1. Competitive salaries
2. Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
3. Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
4. Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
5. IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family &
6. friends) & software discounts.
Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
7. Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
8. Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
9. Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
10. Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
11. Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
12. Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.
Valuing You:
13. Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
14. Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
15. Free On-site Parking - available across campuses
16. Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
17. Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
18. Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
Training and Development
19. Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
20. Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
21. Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
22. Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.
The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff
As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)