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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p>Head of Business Development & Impact</p>
<p>Job Number: 22001865</p>
<p>Research and Innovation Services</p>
<p>Salary: £54,949-£61,823 per annum</p>
<p>Permanent - Full Time</p>
<p>Closing Date: 26-January-2023.</p>
<p>Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable. </p>
<p>The University </p>
<p>At Durham University we are proud of our people.  A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.   </p>
<p>Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. </p>
<p>Further information about the University can be found <a href="https://www.durham.ac.uk/homepage/" target="_blank" rel="no-follow">here</a>.</p>
<p>The Role and Department </p>
<p>Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert input and advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and knowledge exchange related work. This includes securing funding, developing collaborative partnerships, commercialising outputs, demonstrating impact and best practice and ensuring excellent research and knowledge exchange working with our academic colleagues.</p>
<p>The Head of Business Development & Impact (HBDI) will be responsible for leading and managing a range of teams including Business Development, Impact and Engagement, and Policy. The portfolio includes consultancy, analytical services, research-related continuing professional development (CPD) and projects, programmes and partnerships that support delivery across this portfolio. The HBDI will manage and support the development and delivery of projects and programmes, representing the University externally and internally at senior levels.</p>
<p>Key success factors for this role are the development of the existing teams, growing longer-term, revenue-generating projects and programmes and supporting the delivery of the ambitious strategic KEF (Knowledge Exchange Framework) outputs across Research and Innovation services and the University. This includes significant growth in Knowledge Exchange activity and collaborative research measured by future HEBCIS and REF exercises.</p>
<p>Reporting to the Director of Strategic Business Development, the HBDI will work closely with research development and operations teams, commercialisation and economic development and other heads of department within Research and Innovation Services.</p>
<p>The HBDI will develop strong relationships and sustainable links with the academic community, working with faculty and departmental leads, and other professional services across the University. The role will involve the development and support of new and existing external stakeholders alongside the DSBD and support for emerging strategic partnerships as they develop.</p>
<p>Specific role requirements</p>
<p>Some UK and less frequently, International travel will be required.</p>
<p>Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values</p>
<p>Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. </p>
<p>As a University, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our <a href="https://www.dur.ac.uk/about/values/" target="_blank" rel="no-follow">values</a> and our <a href="https://www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham-university/professional-services/job-vacancies/job-descriptions/STAFF-CODE-OF-CONDUCT.pdf" target="_blank" rel="no-follow">Staff Code of Conduct.</a> At Durham, we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It’s important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned with both our values and commitment to EDI. </p>
<p>How to apply </p>
<p>To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification (please visit our website). It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. Please don’t forget to check if there are any weighted criteria.</p>
<p>While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.   </p>
<p>Submitting your application  </p>
<p>We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.</p>
<p>What you need to submit    </p>
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<li>A CV.</li>
<li>A supporting statement which outlines how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.    </li>
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<p>Contact details    </p>
<p>For a chat about the role or any further information please contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="no-follow">[email protected]</a></p>
<p>Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement <a href="https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/governance/information-governance/privacy-notices/privacy-notices/job-applicants/" target="_blank" rel="no-follow">https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/governance/information-governance/privacy-notices/privacy-notices/job-applicants/</a> which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.   </p>
<p>When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.</p>
<p>What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification:</p>
<p>When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description.  </p>