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 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. 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. Working in collaboration with the Commercialisation Manager, you will support the development of engagement with industry, generation of income for the University and University staff and create economic impact from university activities. You will provide comprehensive support and development for all commercial projects, contributing to the strategic objectives of the university and specific faculty objectives working with a range of stakeholders within the University and with external businesses, project partners and funders. You will support with project identification, commercial due diligence, assessing proof of concept projects and commercialisation activities. 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 demonstrable commercial experience in an HE environment; experience of providing project support for complex projects especially in relation to commercial projects; experience with providing support to commercial activities with multiple stakeholders; experience of supporting commercial projects through the entire project lifecycle and experience of running financial systems /monitoring / administering project records (either financial or non-financial). You will also have knowledge of IP management and knowledge of formal IP protection along with the ability to identify, assess and understand potential risk to project delivery and propose solutions. 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) PLEASE NOTE: Applications are scored against the criteria set out in the job description and person specifications attached to this advert. Applications are not assessed against the job advert so please ensure your applications are crafted against the Job Description and Person Specification contained within it.