Commercial Officer at London South Bank University

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Commercial Officer
London South Bank University - School of Engineering
Location:
Salary:
Hours:
Contract Type:

Cambridge
29,993 to 34,962
Full Time
Contract / Temporary

Placed on: 13th May 2016

Closes:
17th June 2016
Job Ref:
X5716

London South Bank Innovation Centre

The London South Bank Innovation Centre (LSBIC) is a university research centre located at
facilities of TWI Ltd in Cambridge. LSBIC has been created to carry out research and
development in the field of Automation of Non Destructive Testing and associated
technologies. LSBIC has the following objectives:
To create a shared research and technology capability between London South Bank
University and TWI Ltd,
To undertake joint research programmes,
To secure a portfolio of research funding from external sponsors,
To develop the next generation of technologies and engineers.
LSBIC has secured funding from the European Commission and InnovateUK to work with
companies across Europe in the energy, aerospace, construction & engineering sectors.
TWI Ltd and the National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC)
TWI is one of the world's foremost independent research and technology organisations. TWI
has a long history of invention and innovation and work across industry sectors including Oil
and Gas, Power Generation, Aerospace, Marine and Construction Engineering. TWI are
experts in all aspects of materials joining and related technologies, including NDT and
structural integrity.
The Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) operates from the premises of TWI Ltd to
provide postgraduate training and research to ensure the structural integrity of safety critical
infrastructure.
Job details
London Southbank Innovation Centre (LSBIC) is seeking to appoint a Project Officer to assist
in the delivery and contractual administration of high profile R&D projects across both the UK
and the European platforms.
You will work with our research team to implement our marketing strategy, prepare reports on
marketing activities, actively identify opportunities and organize worldwide project result
dissemination and exploitation activities, maintain project specific websites, prepare project
brochures and disclose information to relevant trade associations and journals, organize
events to demonstrate project results, and file patents.
The post will involve work in the following:
1. Manage LSBICs contract portfolio;
2. Manage/Monitor project progress and budget expenditure, to ensure ontime project
delivery and within budget;
3. Provide the leadership and vision needed to identify, develop and grow commercial
opportunities and business partnerships
4. Lead the process of identifying and championing new product idea creation and helping
the Centre to create innovative products and services.
5. Provide post-award administration and set up research grants and contracts;
6. Assist in the preparation and publication of contract/project financial reports;
7. Communicate frequently with key stakeholders for project monitoring purposes;
8. Prepare and submit project proposals and reports (progress, interim and final);
9. Prioritise busy work schedule and adapt to tight deadlines and demanding work
environment;
Appointment will initially be for a period of two years starting in May 2016.
Successful applicants will be employees of London Southbank University, School of
Engineering but will work in world class facilities at the premises of TWI in Cambridge in close
engagement with the National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) based there.
For an informal discussion please contact Professor Tariq Sattar sattartp@lsbu.ac.uk
Closing date: Friday 17 June 2016
For full details and to apply please visit www.lsbu.ac.uk/jobs
An Equal Opportunities Employer

Advert information

Type / Role:
Professional or Managerial
Subject Area(s):

Location(s):

Fundraising and Alumni PR, Marketing, Sales and Communication

South East England

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