Job Description

Job number

PRO01286

Faculties

Provost's Team

Departments

Enterprise

Salary or Salary range

69,365- 79,257 per annum

Location/campus

White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

31 Aug 2025

About the role

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Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your passion for research and innovation to address real-world problems and create impact?



Imperial is seeking a Head of Partnerships in the Faculty of Natural Sciences to lead and expand its dynamic enterprise ecosystem. Consistently ranked among the world's top universities, Imperial has a strong track record of turning cutting-edge research into real-world impact. With over 1.5 billion invested in transformative campus developments and a thriving portfolio of spinouts, startups and industry collaborations, the university is at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation.



Imperial is a leader in industry-university collaborations and technology commercialisation, and you will be an integral member of Imperial's Enterprise Division. Enterprise works with academic researchers to translate their work into commercial opportunities and increase impact. We combine deep understanding of science and technology with commercial awareness to gain insight into a technology's potential and identify the best route to market.

What you would be doing

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The job holder will be responsible for leading a team of Business Development and Knowledge Exchange professionals in establishing, supporting, and maintaining close collaborative partnerships between the Faculty's world-leading academic community and Industry. You will work across a wide variety of fields and industry sectors. Your main duties will include


Leading a team of high-performance individuals to build and deliver strategic collaborations between business and Imperial, seeking resonance between academic curiosity and business need. Influencing and supporting the Partnerships Strategic Plan. Building and driving strong relationships with key industry and academic stakeholders; gaining an outstanding insight into the innovative industry/academic interface. Supporting our academics to both nurture fresh collaborations and maintain long-standing partnerships; provide guidance to those who are new to working with industry alongside experienced collaborators. Driving projects through from ideation to completion, working collaboratively with other College functions to deliver, ensuring consistency of approach and alignment with College-wide activities. Promoting Imperial's world-leading research capabilities and technologies, both internally and externally, to champion technical excellence through collaboration.

What we are looking for

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To be successful in this role you will have:


A strong technical background in an area related to at least one of those within the Faculty of Natural Sciences' departments; experience working in a research environment, either in a University or in Industry. A passion for research and innovation; the desire to work with world-leading researchers to drive impact. Led a technical team in a product or service delivery environment, in a University or Industry setting. A collaborative approach; experience working across multiple fields and functions. An understanding of university funding mechanisms, technology transfer, and commercialisation. Managed projects and relationships with a variety of stakeholders. A strategic and analytical mentality, strong delivery focus, and excellent communication skills.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes) Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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If you require any further details on the role please contact: [Daisy Gibson - d.gibson@imperial.ac.uk].

Available documents

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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.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.