Partnerships Manager About the role UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) is in an exciting stage of growth and development, as we work to deepen the depth and reach of our support to the research community and drive collective action to safeguard and advance research integrity. Joining UKRIO at this pivotal moment, you will play a key role in helping us to shape our future, building partnerships and new income streams to enable us to expand our impact. Research has the power to transform society – but only when it is conducted ethically and responsibly, with integrity embedded at every stage, can those benefits be realised. We have bold ideas for how we can better support the UK research sector uphold and embed integrity into their work and we’re looking for a dynamic, collaborative professional to build on our momentum and help drive this work forward. Drawing on your editorial and storytelling skills, you will craft compelling cases for support, design and deliver new projects, and forge new partnerships. In doing so, you will help secure vital income, raise our profile, and deliver on our mission. In practice, this means: Contributing to the delivery of our income generation strategy, helping to diversify and strengthen the organisation's financial sustainability. Identifying, developing, and securing new income opportunities, including partnerships, sponsorship, grants, and commissioned work. Building and nurturing strong relationships with existing and prospective partners, funders and stakeholders across the research, higher education, charity, public and private sectors. Developing compelling cases for support, funding proposals and partnership propositions that clearly articulate UKRIO's impact and ambitions. Collaborating with colleagues to identify new services and projects that both advance UKRIO's mission and generate sustainable income. Representing UKRIO externally, building our profile and creating opportunities for collaboration and influence. Monitoring trends, opportunities, and developments across the sector to identify emerging needs, strategic partnerships, and funding prospects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, motivated professional with experience in income generation activity and partnerships to play a central role in UKRIO’s next phase of growth. Supported by an experienced Director of Business Development and Operations, you will have real scope to shape our income generation strategy. You’ll be trusted to build, grow, and sustain relationships with key and high-profile stakeholders, playing a visible role in our continued success. If you are full of ideas, thrive in a proactive and fast-paced environment, and are motivated by work that makes a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you. For full details about the role including job description and person specification, please see the supporting document attached to this advert. How to apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter (maximum 1 side of A4) outlining how your experience and skills align with our essential and desirable criteria to Please note that any applications received without a tailored cover letter for this role will not be considered. Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification (see supporting document). We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert should a suitable applicant be appointed. Interviews The deadline for applications is at 11:59pm on Thursday 16 th July 2026 . We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted by Friday 17 th July 2026. Interviews will be held in person at our Euston office week commencing Monday 20 th July. Please note that we do not accept any requests from recruiters or external agencies.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15
Partnerships Manager in London
