Job Description

Job number

PRO01337

Faculties

Provost's Team

Departments

Enterprise

Salary or Salary range

69,365- 79,257 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington and White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

7 Jan 2026

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 challenges and create impact?



Consistently ranked among the world's top universities, Imperial is a leader in industry-university collaborations and technology commercialisation. Our new Partnerships Strategy is turning up the dial on how we work with industry; connecting world-class researchers with leading organisations to accelerate innovation in areas of global need.



Imperial is seeking a Strategic Industry Engagement Lead, who will play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating our collaborations with Industry. Focused on key sectors such as sustainable manufacturing, advanced materials, and clean technologies, you will act as a cross-University connector; you will be building new partnerships, aligning academic strengths with industry priorities, and ensuring Imperial presents a unified and compelling offer to industry and funding bodies.



This is a new role that will sit at the heart of Imperial's Enterprise ecosystem, enabling transformational collaborations that advance sustainability, decarbonisation, and industrial innovation.

What you would be doing

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This is a strategic and outward-facing role that requires both vision and execution. You will work closely with academic leaders, researchers, and professional services colleagues to turn ideas into high-impact collaborations, linking Imperial's expertise to major industrial and national priorities. You will have the scope to design and deliver a cohesive approach to partnership development that strengthens Imperial's position as a global leader in sustainability and clean technology.



In this role, you will:



Develop and deliver a university-wide strategy for industry engagement across sustainability, manufacturing, and materials sectors. Work with academic leaders to co-create sector offers and value propositions that attract funding and long-term partnerships. Identify, cultivate, and manage high-value relationships with corporates, investors, and government funders. Coordinate activities across faculties, ensuring coherence, visibility, and impact in Imperial's industry engagement.

What we are looking for

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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional with:


A proven track record of senior-level industry engagement within sustainability, advanced materials, or clean technology sectors. The ability to develop and manage large-scale partnerships across complex stakeholder environments. Strong strategic, interpersonal, and influencing skills with credibility among both academic and industrial audiences. Understanding of the UK industrial strategy, research funding landscape, and emerging technology trends. A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to operate across multiple disciplines and leadership teams.

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 41 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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Closing date: 7th Jan 2026

Please apply with an application form via the online system. CVs without a completed application form will not be considered.

Type of contract:

full-time, fixed-term



For further information, contact Iwona Przychodzen, Administration Coordinator, at i.przychodzen@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.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.

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.