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KTP Support Coordinator
RKE - Business Engagement
| Location: |
Aston University Main Campus
|
| Salary: |
£26,715 to £31,866
per annum
|
| Grade: |
Grade 07 |
| Contract Type: |
Continuing
|
| Basis: |
Full Time
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| Closing Date: |
23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 09 February 2020 |
| Interview Date: |
To be confirmed
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| Reference: |
R190558 |
| Release Date: |
Thursday 23 January 2020 |
Aston University is a Top 10 provider of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) in the UK. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (http://www.ktp-uk.org/) is a well-established Innovate UK programme that has been helping businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within UK universities. We require an enthusiastic and diligent individual to join the Research and Knowledge Exchange Team to support continued growth and deliver outstanding service to our KTP Partners.
You will provide the administration for our KTP portfolio, acting as a main point of contact, working closely with colleagues to provide an effective, efficient and customer focussed support service to company partners, academic staff, KTP Associates, KTP Advisors and Innovate UK. You will assist the continual development, improvement and implementation of processes and systems, and take a lead on new initiatives.
The successful candidate will be educated to Degree level, or minimally to A Level (or equivalent) with experience of working in an administrative role in a commercial or Higher Education setting, dealing with a wide range of staff and customers at all seniority levels. You will work as part of an experienced team, with a clear customer focus and have excellent IT, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
You will represent Aston University at KTP meetings at our company partner premises, delivering a high quality, professional support service to stakeholders.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to support impactful University Business Engagement, with the option to undertake training & development and follow a career path in Knowledge Exchange.
Aston offers a range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme. To find out more about this role please refer to the Job Details.
Further particulars and application forms are available in alternative formats on request i.e. large print, Braille, tape or CD Rom.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact HR via recruitment@aston.ac.uk
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

