UE07: £39,347 to £46,974

CAHSS / Edinburgh College of Art  

Open-ended, full-time (35 hours per week) 

The Opportunity:

Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly organised Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Manager. In this role, you will work independently and on your own initiative, while being integrated into ECA’s Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Service team. You will employ your experience of delivering KEI support and your analytical skills in advising academics in 1-1 meetings and training sessions on developing and evidencing impact from their research. You will contribute to strategy development and REF submission plans at ECA, and design and implement initiatives to increase the positive impact of ECA’s research on industry, policy makers and the general public. Prior experience of working in an arts-related/creative practice or industry environment will be considered an asset.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for flexible and/or hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. 

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Ability to confidently and accurately advise and support academic colleagues in developing impact from their research 
• High level of initiative and excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to effectively translate and communicate research to a range of audiences
• Ability to capture, record and report on relevant data around knowledge exchange and impact

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As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary of £39,347 - £46,974
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.   

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 29 April 2024.
 

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Interviews will be held in early May.