Partnerships Junior Officer, Faculty of Natural Sciences - London in Clerkenwell

Would you like to be part of a successful team turning Imperial's research into inventions that tackle real-world problems? Join us and contribute to generating major impact across one of the World's leading universities. Are you a highly motivated individual with a passion for research and technology? Do you have a background in natural sciences? Would you like to be introduced to industry partnerships and develop your career in successful creation and management of partnerships? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you, join us in supporting Imperial's industry partnerships activities.

Based in our Faculty of Natural Sciences, you will be supporting the Partnerships team. The main aim of the Partnerships Team is to maximise the impact of Imperial's academic discoveries by stimulating, identifying, managing and progressing opportunities to develop research and technologies through collaboration and commercialisation. To deliver successfully its mission, the Partnerships team members need to demonstrate a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the College's expertise to respond quickly and effectively to relevant enquiries and opportunities. A sound awareness of the external environment - markets, technology/science trends, industry news - is also essential for designing and implementing the Partnerships team's engagement and commercialisation strategy. You will gain experience of partnership creation and management.

The main aim of our team is to maximise the impact of Imperial's academic research by stimulating, creating, managing, and progressing opportunities to develop research and technologies through collaboration and partnerships. Imperial is a leader in industry-university collaborations and technology commercialisation and you will be an integral member of Imperial's Enterprise Division, working with leading global companies and our world class researchers to develop research and technologies through collaboration and commercialisation. Imperial recognises and rewards collaboration and innovation. We take pride in bringing tangible benefits to society by making an impact in industry and encourage academics and research staff to work across departments, fields, and institutional boundaries to tackle industry challenges. We bring businesses, researchers and students together in a flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem, which you can be part of. Join us.

What you would be doing:

• Supporting Partnerships Officers, Executives and Senior Executives in generating and managing collaborative research, education and translation opportunities with corporate partners, both directly funded and via public funders such as Research Councils, government departments, Innovate UK and the European Union.
• Map internal expertise/capability in relevant areas specific to corporate opportunities e.g. within the sectors in areas of natural sciences.
• Market research, (e.g., monitoring of emerging trends, sector analysis and industrial organisations) to understand market strategies, research challenges and technical priorities, to support development of Faculty technologies.
• Marketing, communication of University research capability and technology through creation of marketing material and planning of engagement activities (e.g., presentations, workshops, showcasing events).
• Draft communications to external partners, (e.g., industry, government etc) to publicise opportunities for engagement with Faculty led initiatives and external funding opportunities.
• Assist with due diligence processes on existing and prospective industry partners.
• Operate as an autonomous individual, managing own work activities without detailed and continuous supervision, to contribute to the achievement of Partnerships objectives and maintain and improve efficiency.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for applicants with passion for driving industry-academia collaborations. To be successful in this role you will have a background in physics, chemistry, life sciences, computer sciences or mathematics, preferably evidenced by a MSc or PhD. An understanding of the academic environment, and in particular technology or partnerships management, preferably gained through previous experience of working within HEI or industry is highly desirable. Strong delivery focus, excellent communication and administration skills coupled with a keen interest in industry partnerships are also essential.

What we can offer you:

This career opportunity will maximise to the full your experience and interest in roles such as Partnerships Officer, Translation Officer, Research Assistant, Research and Business Partnerships Officer within the technology, pharmaceutical, chemicals, higher education, government sectors or similar.

Further Information:

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Closing date: August 2026. Please apply with an application form via the online system. CVs without a completed application form will not be considered. Type of contract: full time, 2 years fixed term.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.