Director of Innovation Strategy (027218)

The University of Surrey is one of the UK’s leading universities, with a world-class reputation in teaching and research and an enterprising spirit of innovation.  Inventive and forward thinking, its heritage shows a recurring theme of going its own way, doing things differently – and achieving notable results, such as the 5G Innovation Centre, the highest value University spin out of its day, Surrey Satellite Technologies Ltd, one of the first University Research Parks, now with more than 115 tenants, and hosting the acclaimed SETsquared incubator. Surrey is recognised for the high quality of its student experience, consistently reaching the top 10 in national league tables, with ambitions to be one of the world’s leading universities.

The University is now seeking to appoint a Director of Innovation Strategy, directly responsible for driving its innovation agenda of growing the scale, quality and distinctive capabilities of our research, its impact and innovation. Reporting to the Vice-Provost, Research and Innovation, the post holder will have a high level of autonomy and proactively lead by creating, developing and delivering new and existing University-wide research and innovation strategies. The Director of Innovation Strategy has line management responsibility for: Technology Transfer; Incubation and Student Enterprise, and dual shared responsibility for Partnerships and External Engagement.

An inspirational leader, the successful candidate will be an enabler who delivers a shared purpose by creating effective networks with senior colleagues across the University community, and externally with key stakeholders and contacts. The successful candidate will have a reputation for strong connections with industry, which might include a Technology, Creative or Health background, or a connection to mass consumer markets. They will possess strong business acumen; have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; confidently represent the University externally; and be able to identify, develop and deliver strategies with far-reaching impact to build upon our strengths in creating genuine value for society.

For further details, including job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting reference 3561. The closing date for applications is Monday 14 May 2018.  

Closing Date: 14 May 2018
Category: Senior Staff (Non-academic)