Partnership Development Manager

Interviews will take place at the end of September 2026.

The University of Liverpool is seeking to appoint a Partnership Development Manager to join the Research, Partnerships & Innovation Directorate. The role offers an exciting opportunity to help deliver the University's research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) ambitions through a diverse range of partnership development activities, to help grow co‑created research collaborations with organisations such as businesses, local government and cultural partners.

You may work on projects that span the whole University, but this role will focus on supporting the aspirations of the faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The post is a fixed‑term contract until 31 July 2031, which may be extended subject to funding.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the University has a pipeline of ambitious projects and established networks of collaborative partnerships to help bring in research income and realise research impact. The role is varied from providing support and guidance on knowledge exchange, through to project managing major funding bids co‑created with external partners.

You should have a degree and relevant business or key partnership development experience, or other relevant professional experience.

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.