Midlands Innovation Assistant Director (fixed term)

Midlands Innovation Assistant Director (fixed term)

Location
Jubilee Campus

Salary
£59,139 to £72,669 per annum, pro-rata, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Reference
FAB157025

Midlands Innovation is a strategic collaboration between eight research-intensive universities in the Midlands, which has operated for a decade. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with senior leaders from across these universities. You will play a vital role in shaping the collaboration as it enters its second decade and in advocating for the excellent research and innovation across the partnership.

As Assistant Director, you will be part of a small team that delivers on behalf of the partnership. You will work closely with university leaders, researchers, and professional staff to develop and deliver collaborative initiatives, share best practices, and champion research and researchers in the Midlands.

You should have experience working in collaborative partnerships, balancing multiple stakeholders\’ needs, and developing effective relationships across university levels. A degree or equivalent experience is required, with experience in higher education or research support preferred. Experience working in the Midlands is desirable. You must demonstrate success in delivering complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders.

What we can offer you in return:

1. A friendly and diverse working environment
2. Hybrid working arrangements, with a blend of office and home working, including travel to partner universities
3. Unique insights and experience working with stakeholders across eight universities
4. Benefits from being hosted by the University of Nottingham, supporting staff wellbeing and development
5. Access to excellent benefits, including fitness facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes, 30 days\’ holiday (plus closure days), and a competitive pension scheme

This role is full-time, initially on a fixed-term contract until July 2026. The collaboration is committed to a 5-year partnership, likely extended beyond this date, subject to agreement. Internal secondment requests may be considered with prior approval.

For questions, please contact Helen Turner . Applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.

Our university values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from the UK, Europe, and globally. We offer support for international staff, including visa and immigration fee assistance, and an interest-free loan for dependents\’ immigration costs. More details are available on our Moving to Nottingham and International Staff webpages.

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