Job description
Are you passionate about research impact and KE as well as helping to shape a new initiative, then the role as Hull Impact and Knowledge Exchange Acceleration Account (HIKE) Manager at the University of Hull (UoH) may just be the job for you.
The Research & Enterprise team at the University of Hull (UoH) is looking for an enthusiastic and highly experienced professional to manage our Hull Impact and Knowledge Exchange Acceleration Account (HIKE). HIKE is an exciting new hub, which includes our UKRI Acceleration Accounts (AHRC and MRC), helping the University to drive and create a step-change in delivering high level impact from its research excellence. HIKE creates a clear, streamlined offering of UoH internal research-related impact and KE funding opportunities, aiming to stimulate innovative impact across all disciplines.
Working closely with Directors of KE and Research & Innovation, the post holder will play a key role in shaping and delivering HIKE and help create an exciting portfolio of impact and KE projects for the UoH.
This is a fixed-term role to the 31 March 2025 in the first instance. The HIKE manager reports to the Director of Knowledge Exchange.
We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnicity, women, LGBT+, and disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups and care-experienced backgrounds.
As part of the University’s Agile Working Guidance flexibility around normal hours, times and location (including home working) may be available through discussion with your Line Manager. We are also happy to discuss flexible working.
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Emma Calverley Interim Director of Knowledge Exchange at [email protected].