CAMERA Innovation and Commercial Services ManagerUniversity

About the role

CAMERA specialises in supporting research into the capture and portrayal of motion, bringing together work that can be applied across disciplines; in the creative industries, injury prevention, rehabilitation, biomechanics, sports performance, psychology and more. CAMERA’s state-of-the- art studios include a virtual production stage, a motion capture volume, photogrammetry body and face rig as well as virtual reality and 3D scanning equipment.

We are seeking a highly engaging and enthusiastic business engagement lead with specialist knowledge of motion capture and its applications (in sports technologies and validation, creative industries, and clinical settings) to build CAMERA portfolio and lead the facility’s external relationship management:

leverage significant industry networks to promote the facility, developing its brand and reputation to generate income from research and industry partnerships

identify and productise service offers that meet industry demand using capabilities of CAMERA’s specialist spaces, technical staff, and research staff where applicable.

The role will be wide-ranging, with both strategic and operational level delivery responsibilities. The post holder will have responsibility for CAMERA’s external activities; including managing relationships with CAMERA’s network, creating opportunities for research, R&D and commercial income growth and securing the long term sustainability of the facility. The successful applicant will be central to growing the reach and reputation of facility. This is an exciting opportunity to work strategically at the interface between academic and industrial R&D, forming links and strengthening regional capability; taking responsibility for business development activities and implementation of related activities including public engagement and liaison with funding agencies.

About you

The post holder will be expected to be knowledgeable about the creative industries or sports technology sectors. Experience of business engagement within higher education or UKRI funded projects is advantageous.

Further information

This is a part time (29.2 hours per week) role with an expected fixed term duration of 24 months.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Rebekah Hole at [email protected].

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

£47,389 to £56,535. Grade 8