R&d manager Work, Jobs in Allestree, Dby (with Salaries)

Commercial Assistant Manager
University of Derby —Kedleston
- £38,285 - £52,605 a year
- Weekend availability
- CRM software
- Business development
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Technical and Compliance Manager
Solidcor Ltd —Chesterfield
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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13d
Production Manager
Quadralene Ltd. —Derby
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
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PROCEPT BioRobotics UK, Limited —Derby
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Travel
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R&D Manager
Cooper Parry —Derby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
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Thermo Fisher Scientific —Loughborough
- Full-time
- Management
- Maintenance
- Project management
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QC Technician
IKO —Chesterfield
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Quality control
- Free parking
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Programme Manager
JCB —Rocester
- Full-time
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
Laboratory Manager
JCB —Derby
- Full-time
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Reckitt —Nottingham
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Global Product Manager
Rieke Packaging Systems Limited —Leicester
- Full-time
- Marketing
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- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
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Reckitt —Nottingham
- English
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- Organisational skills
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Commercial Assistant Manager

University of Derby -
Kedleston

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£38,285 - £52,605 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

CRM software
Quality management
Business development
Continuous improvement
Organisational skills
Contracts
Business requirements
Business
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Job details

Responsible to

Knowledge Exchange Manager

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Closing date

Sunday 2 August 2026

Salary

£38,285 to £45,738 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £52,605 per annum)

Job grade

MPS 1

Reference

0171-26

Contract type

Fixed term contract 12 months

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

We are right at the heart of the issues and challenges that matter - to our city, our region, to business, industry and our communities and society in general. Investing in our future, partnering with sector-leading businesses to drive innovation and create a collaborative environment where research has real impact and graduate talent can flourish.

Our Business Engagement and Employability Team focuses on how the University interacts with industry in three key areas: support for our students and graduates to develop and successfully reach their aspirations, linking business to academics and research students to assist with research, knowledge exchange and consultancy, and the provision of skills that are relevant to industry, whether through courses, apprenticeships, CPD or further training.

About the role

We are seeking a Commercial Assistant Manager to join our Business Engagement and Employability department on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is a key role supporting the University’s Knowledge Exchange ambitions, with responsibility for two strategic portfolios: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and Research Commercialisation (spin-outs and IP licensing).

The main purpose of the role is to facilitate the successful delivery, growth and governance of these portfolios by developing contractual agreements, supporting collaboration between academic and external partners, and ensuring high-quality project management and stakeholder engagement across a complex and fast-paced environment.

You will act as a central point of contact for KTP projects, working closely with company partners, academic staff, KTP Associates, Innovate UK and other stakeholders to deliver an efficient, professional and customer-focused support service. Alongside this, you will play a pivotal role in progressing the University’s intellectual property pipeline, supporting opportunities through to spin-out formation or licensing agreements, and contributing to REF and KEF outcomes.

Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 12th August 2026

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive professional who can confidently manage a varied portfolio of activity and build strong relationships across academic, commercial and external stakeholder groups.

You will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent professional experience) and bring a solid understanding of the collaborative research and development funding landscape, including the role of organisations such as Innovate UK. Experience of working within or alongside university or funding body submission processes, and coordinating collaborative projects, will be essential to success in this role.

You will have excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at different stages while working to strict deadlines. Attention to detail will be critical, particularly when supporting contractual agreements, monitoring project performance and ensuring compliance requirements are met.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are central to this role. You will be confident in writing reports, delivering presentations and negotiating with stakeholders, and be able to engage and influence effectively at all levels. As an excellent relationship builder, you will work collaboratively across teams and with external partners to support successful project delivery and commercial outcomes.

Principal accountabilities

Support the continual development, improvement and implementation of processes and systems, and be able to take a lead on new initiatives. You will work closely with the current KTP Team, the wider Research & Knowledge Exchange team and colleagues across the University.

Represent the University of Derby at KTP Local Management Committee meetings at company partner premises, delivering a high quality, professional support service to project stakeholders. The role will therefore demand travel to company partners within the UK. Occasional work outside of your normal working hours may be required.

Support and guide a growing pipeline of IP-based commercialisation opportunities across the University.

Coordinate IP and IPR expert guidance from inside and outside the University.

Work closely with academic, business and professional teams to ensure successful commercialisation of a pipeline of IP based opportunities process.

Working with Legal Services, facilitate the development of contractual agreements for the successful management of the KTP and Research Commercialisation portfolios.

Working with the Compliance and Monitoring Team to enable effective monitoring, reporting and evaluation of activity.

Client relationship management, including the promotion of the University's portfolio of business engagement activities which may include academic enterprise, innovation, applied research and employer engagement when working with organisations.

Develop a broad range of materials for continuous improvement of the internal processes to improve the experience of internal and external stakeholders

Evaluation of existing processes to identify bottlenecks and overcome operational boundaries to rapid progression of key portfolio activities

Any other duties consistent with the nature and grading of the role as agreed.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Qualified to degree level or comparable knowledge gained through professional experience

Experience

Relevant experience of the collaborative Research and Development (R&D) funding landscape, including the role of organisations such as Innovate UK
Experience and understanding of the submission processes used by Universities and funders
Experience of coordinating collaborative work
Relevant experience in a senior administrator role working in a busy office environment
Experience of self-direction and ability to use own initiative
Experience of working in a role involving strict deadlines

Skills, knowledge & abilities

Understanding of the Knowledge Exchange agenda and its relevance to the three key missions of Universities (teaching, research and Business and Community Engagement)
Excellent communication skills including writing reports, making presentations and negotiating with customers
Highly organised, excellent time management and organisational skills, attention to detail
Well-developed ICT skills particularly MS365 applications
Willingness to develop skills and capabilities aligned to the role
Excellent relationship builder
Willingness to engage and influence at all levels of an organisation
Inspirational, innovative and ready to make an instant impact within the team
Knowledge and experience of completing risk assessments and monitoring of commercial projects
Ability to successfully multitask with a large number of ongoing projects at different stages as well as demonstrate organisational and time-management skills working efficiently to strict deadlines

Business requirements

Willingness to work flexibly and be responsive to business needs and client expectations (i.e. to attend breakfast meeting, evening dinners, with prior notice)
Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between University and external sites (including travel across the UK) in a cost effective and timely manner
Willingness to provide support at University events from time to time e.g., Graduation, Clearing and Open Days, (some of these events occur outside of normal working hours, such as evenings and weekends)

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

Relevant professional qualification

Experience

Demonstrable experience of working with a range of private and public sector employers
Experience of coordinating an Intellectual Property Portfolio
Experience of business startups, scale-up finance and research commercialisation
Experience of working with legal teams to progress contracts and new ventures
Experience of costing/pricing projects, including on a Full Economic Cost and commercial basis
Knowledge and experience of completing risk assessments and monitoring of commercial projects
Experience of working in the Higher Education sector
Business development and client relationship management experience, including use of Customer Relationship Management software
Relevant experience in administrating the implementation and auditing of quality management systems

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Ability to coordinate the actions of individuals working collaboratively to achieve a joint goal. To do so in a way which is facilitates and enables relationship building
Ability to work through issues to resolve in a professional manner
Ability to work on your own initiative to problem solve and draw in the necessary opinions of experts to bring forward recommendations for resolution. Using disparate information from funders, clients and internal policies to resolve queries.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Holiday purchase
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development

Key contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Sophie Beer, Knowledge Exchange Manager via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected].

Important information

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.

We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.

Further, we are committed to ensuring an environment which is trans and non-binary-inclusive for all our staff, students, partners, and visitors, and continuously review our policies, guidance and training.

When applying to join the University, you can choose your preferred title, including the gender-neutral title 'Mx'. We also ask our candidates if they would like to share their preferred pronouns. This is voluntary but demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity for trans and non-binary candidates. Once employed, you can add pronouns and preferred names onto our system.

The University of Derby undertakes anonymised shortlisting during the staff recruitment process. This means that, when shortlisting, panel members will not be able to see an applicant’s name and will see an applicant number instead. This demonstrates the practical steps we are taking to remove barriers to recruitment by minimising the possible impact of our unconscious bias.

However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

Read more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby.

Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.

Apply today to invest in your career with University of Derby.

How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected].

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

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