R&D Partnerships Manager

Do you manage and develop R&D project proposals?

Do you want to work for the UK’s leading Technology, Innovation and Research Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy?

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is recruiting a R&D PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER for the site in Blyth to work with the New Ventures team in the development and delivery of programmes in the energy systems growth area.

The role will support development of R&D proposals and programmes, as well as new commercial partnerships across USA, EU and Asia Pacific.

What will I do?

• Lead development of new strategies, commercial opportunities and joint industry programmes for energy systems
• Develop business and services for New Ventures team
• Support development of Commercial and R&D proposals
• Build relationships and partnerships with experts and research organisations, particularly US Offshore Wind
• Support delivery of international programmes for successful project outcomes
• Lead and support delivery of proposal bids/quotes through preparation of detailed business cases
• Support product development strategies and solutions to key industry challenges

What are we looking for?

• Degree in engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a relevant industry sector e.g. wind, marine, power
• Experience of R&D proposal and business development
• Research background
• Experience in UK and international research projects
• Experience preparing successful commercial R&D proposals
• Project planning and programme delivery experience
• Technical and commercial background experience, related to product development
• Experience managing intellectual property within bids/proposals/quotes

What do we offer?

• Salary up to £48k, depending on experience

• Flexibility to work on-site or at home

• 38 days holidays including flexible bank holidays and option to buy 5 days extra

• Pension, annual bonus, life assurance and health care scheme as standard

• Electric vehicle and bike2work salary sacrifice schemes

• Open working environment with great potential for career progression and options for Learning and Development

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and a range of diversity groups and networks, including Inclusion and Diversity, STEM and LGBTQ+

• Refer a Friend scheme paying £1500

ORE Catapult understands the importance of ensuring everyone can be heard, valued, is able to put forward ideas and feels part of something bigger. In a company like ours, that's always pushing boundaries on innovation, we believe diversity of our people is key to getting a range of ideas, points of view and different perspectives that ultimately ensures our success as a business. We also understand that some candidates tend to apply only when they tick every box of the criteria stated on an advert. If you don’t tick every box but do feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we’d encourage you to still go ahead and make an application.