Job Description

Reference:
NOV20233956


Expiry date:
11:30, Wed, 27th Dec 2023


Location:
Liverpool


Salary:
\xc2\xa338,205.00 - \xc2\xa344,263.00 Per Annum


Benefits:
30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days


Duration:
2 Years








An exciting new opportunity has arisen, for a highly motivated and experienced Innovation Strengthening Capacity (ICS) Manager to join our team at LSTM. The Innovation Capacity Strengthening (ICS) Manager will be a pivotal contributor to the Research England funded FLIGHT programme at LSTM. Reporting to the Head of Innovation Capacity Strengthening, this role will spearhead and execute LSTM-focused ICS activities, collaborating closely with partner Higher Education ICS managers within the FLIGHT programme. The primary responsibility involves delivering day-to-day aspects of the LSTM-centred FLIGHT programme, coordinating with the broader HEI and partner FLIGHT team, and ensuring alignment with the program\'s KPIs and outcomes. Key Deliverables will include (but not limited to): Remit and Delivery: Delivery involves meeting LSTM-specific FLIGHT program goals and KPIs under the FLIGHT Programme Lead\'s guidance. Collaboration within the wider HEI FLIGHT team is crucial for synergy. Generating analysis reports and documentation helps in monitoring and reporting program performance to funders and at FLIGHT Governance and Steering Meetings. Driving FLIGHT workstream activity, including analysis, market research, and partner engagement, falls under this remit. Collaboration with the E&I management team contributes to capacity strengthening. Coordinating FLIGHT training offerings and providing intelligence on the innovation landscape are also part of these responsibilities. Collaborating with RMS and Academic colleagues to support Knowledge Exchange and venture creation activities is essential. Innovation Capacity Strengthening: Supporting the development of ICS as a research theme involves identifying and pursuing external opportunities. Contributions to grant submissions emphasizing ICS-related endeavours and publications in peer-reviewed journals are significant. Involvement in E&I opportunities for LSTM\'s Global Hubs and overseeing existing innovation relationships through LSTM and FLIGHT are key components. Providing training for LSTM/FLIGHT staff and partners on innovation-related initiatives and focusing on partnerships in LMICs for sustainable innovation ecosystems are critical tasks. Identifying strategic partnership opportunities aligning with LSTM\xe2\x80\x99s innovation portfolio is also vital. Marketing, Communications, and External Relations: Acting as a liaison for LSTM\xe2\x80\x99s external innovation opportunities and representing LSTM\xe2\x80\x99s interests at external innovation events and meetings is an essential responsibility. Aligning activities with LSTM\'s external communication strategies helps maintain consistency. Expanding LSTM\'s network of external stakeholders through proactive engagement and event attendance is crucial. Providing insights on the market and competitor landscape aids in decision-making. Promoting and elevating LSTM\'s profile to external audiences remains a priority in this domain. The ideal candidate will have proven strong interpersonal skills; be solution-focused with the ability to influence and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have the skills to negotiate with confidence, tact, and diplomacy across a diverse range of partners, organisations and cultures. Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field, with demonstrable experience in innovation management, research, or related areas.
• Proven experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of innovation ecosystems, preferably in both UK and LMIC contexts.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification) Conclusion: This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation initiatives, contribute to ground-breaking research themes, and bolster LSTM\xe2\x80\x99s position in the global innovation landscape. The ICS Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping LSTM\'s innovative endeavours and fostering impactful partnerships. Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. About LSTM Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: LSTM Annual Report 2021-2022 | LSTM (lstmed.ac.uk) LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies