The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute is named in honour of the scientist Alan Turing and its mission is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better.

The Partnership Development Lead will secure collaborative research and innovation funding for the Institute to drive forward advances in data science and artificial intelligence in order to change the world for the better.

The PDL will report to the Institute’s Director of Partnerships, who oversees acquisition of Partnerships for the Institute, and will work closely with:

• Prospective partners from industry, government and the third sector
• Prospective third-party funders such as UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), government departments, foundations and charities.
• Other Partnership Development Leads
• The Programme Management team
• The functions in the COO’s office, including Finance, HR, Legal, Training, Academic Engagement, Events, Communications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and assess opportunities to secure tens of millions of pounds of funding for the Institute’s data science and AI research
• Ensure strategic alignment between the mission of the Institute and the qualification and selection of prospective funders
• Manage multiple prospects, bids and proposals, building a pipeline of opportunities
• Negotiate agreements and contracts, which will mean reviewing, advising and commenting on drafts of contracts
• Ensure collaborations comply with Institute policies
• Ensure collaborations are financially sustainable by costing up proposals using guidelines
• Maintain good records, preparing progress reports and updates for various stakeholders such as senior leadership, Board of Trustees, and university partners
• Promote the Institute to its current sponsors, partners and potential partners
• Monitor trends in funding sources, in the UK and overseas, and adapt funding and partnership strategy
• Contribute to the development of value propositions to funders
• Contribute the continuous improvement of the Institute

Essential

• Degree or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience
• Proven track record in proactive opportunity generation leading to increased revenue.
• Partnership development, business development or account management experience, in either the private sector, public sector or third sector
• Clear and effective communication skills, whatever their personal style
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts

Desirable

• Understanding of intellectual property protection and exploitation
• Understanding of research, innovation or translation mechanisms
• Degree in a relevant subject or demonstrated interest in data science and artificial intelligence;
• Understanding of higher education sector and universities
• Understanding of institutional and government donors and funding policies

Terms and Conditions

This full-time post is offered on a permanent basis. We are happy to talk flexible working.

The annual Salary is £55,000 per annum plus excellent benefits. https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

Application procedure

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below and submit your CV, with contact details for your referees and a covering letter.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the role further with a member of the Institute’s HR Team, please contact them on 0203 862 3357 or email [email protected]. Applicants who would like to submit their application in a different format please email [email protected].

Closing date for applications: 21 February 2020

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates through the application and interview process.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to continuous eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.