Ref Number
B09-01410
Professional Expertise
Administration and Business Support
Department
Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation and Global Engagement) (B09)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£56,431-£66,437
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
Yes
Closing Date
01-Sept-2026
At UCL Innovation and Enterprise, we work with UCL staff and students, businesses of all shapes and sizes, government, NGOs and the third sector to turn brilliant ideas into solutions.
Help shape the future of quantum innovation.
UCL Innovation & Enterprise is looking for an experienced Partnerships Manager (Quantum) to lead strategic partnerships across one of the UK's most exciting growth sectors. You'll work with world-leading academics, industry, government and investors to grow UCL's quantum innovation ecosystem, secure investment, and deliver high-impact collaborations that drive real-world change.
A full job description is attached to this advert.
We're looking for someone with a strong track record in strategic partnerships, innovation or business development within higher education, research or technology.
You'll bring experience of building cross-sector collaborations, managing complex programmes, and an understanding of the quantum, deep tech or advanced technology landscape.
If you're passionate about connecting research with industry and creating partnerships that deliver global impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please read our job description, paying particular attention to the Essential and Desirable criteria, and ensure these are covered in your application.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
