Head of Exchange

Head of Knowledge Exchange

Location:

Wolverhampton Campus – Faculty/Department:
Research & Enterprise Directorate – Contract Type:
Permanent – Salary: £50,253 - £58,226 pa – Closing Date: 23/03/2026 – Job Reference: 14704

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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 need an excellent candidate to provide strategic leadership in the growth and development of Knowledge Exchange, including Commercialisation, Intellectual Property (IP), Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Regional Development, Public and Community Engagement and Enterprise.

You will play a key role in leading existing and new knowledge exchange initiatives and seek to develop, maintain and expand working relationships with external partners as well as identify commercial opportunities for growth and income.

You will take responsibility for staff development, and training within the team, ensuring all staff have the necessary skills and experience to provide the support required alongside devising, managing, supporting and monitoring the delivery of a suite of training and development opportunities for university staff related to KE and Enterprise activity.

We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills and an extensive academic and/or professional background in knowledge exchange. You will need to demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and have 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 need proven experience of managing and motivating a team;

outstanding leadership skills; proven analytical and problem‑solving capability; excellent communication skills, verbal and written and to present coherent arguments to achieve the desired outcome and excellent presentation skills to communicate effectively in all situations to varied audiences. You will also have a proven track record of supporting KE and Enterprise activities and developments; extensive knowledge of Government policies and priorities in relation to university business, engagement and UK industrial strategy and an understanding of the Knowledge Exchange Framework, HEBCIs and KEF Concordat.

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.

You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.

We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff:

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University’s defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall…