At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic partnerships and drive industrial engagement for impactful projects.
- Company: UCL's pioneering Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
- Benefits: 41 days holiday, pension scheme, on-site gym, and employee support services.
- Other info: Hybrid role with excellent career growth opportunities until 2029.
- Why this job: Shape the future of engineering while making a real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in relevant fields and strategic leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 68284 - 76244 £ per year.
Department: UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location: London
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: £68,284-£76,244
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Working Type: Hybrid
Available for Secondment: No
Closing Date: 27-Jul-2026
Overview
The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) at UCL was established by Professor Sir Ambrose Fleming in 1885 as the first department of electrical technology in England. We push in new directions across research, education and entrepreneurship, building on our long-established links with industry.
About the role
The Strategic Alliance Director (SAD) will work in support of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. The SAD will be charged with the execution of the mid to long term development plan regarding industrial engagement and translational activities to achieve and sustain business growth and real-world impact. Responsibilities include:
- Organising regular planning and review meetings with industrial contacts and staff.
- Promoting excellence in industrial relations, including research projects in collaboration with industry.
- Embedding industrial expertise in teaching activities.
- Contributing to creating a high profile of the department in national, EU and international arenas.
This is a hybrid role with an expectation of minimum 60% in person attendance on our Bloomsbury campus. The role is available until 31st July 2029 in the first instance.
About you
The successful candidate will possess a level of knowledge generally acquired by a postgraduate academic degree in a discipline relating to electronic and electrical engineering, computer science or physics. They should have:
- Strategic leadership experience.
- Experience of working in industry and/or interdisciplinary academic units.
- Experience of developing proposals and winning new partnerships and/or business.
- Experience of developing and successfully deploying strategic operating plans.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with effective negotiation skills. The ability to work effectively under pressure, manage projects, prioritise tasks, and have excellent time management skills are also required.
Further Details
A detailed job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the role, click the 'Apply Now' button. Applications close on 27th July 2026 at 23:59. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the position must be uploaded with your application.
Informal enquiries regarding this post can be addressed to Dr Rob Thompson at robert.j.thompson@ucl.ac.uk. For questions regarding the application process please contact Rebecca Thomas at becca.thomas@ucl.ac.uk.
What we offer
We offer great benefits including:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality of opportunity and being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
