Overview
Job Title: Research and Innovation Development Associate
Job Reference: REQ250892
Date Posted: Fri, 3 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Management and Specialist grade 6 from £35608 to £46049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
Full time, Open-ended and Hybrid
Four positions available
Are you passionate about enabling research to make a real-world impact? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy building partnerships that drive innovation?
Loughborough University is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Research and Innovation Development Associates to join our Research and Innovation Office (RIO). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University’s ambitious strategy to grow research and innovation income and foster impactful collaborations across STEM or SHAPE disciplines.
About the Role
You will play a key role in identifying and developing funding and partnership opportunities, supporting knowledge exchange, and helping translate research into societal and economic impact. Working within one of our specialist hubs, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or SHAPE (Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts). You’ll collaborate with academic colleagues, external partners, and professional services to deliver strategic research and innovation goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify and profile funding and collaboration opportunities across public, private, and charitable sectors.
• Support the development of strategic partnerships and research proposals.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and facilitate cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintain oversight of research and innovation projects, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
• Organise and support events, funder visits, and training workshops.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
• Experience in research, innovation, knowledge exchange, or partnership development.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in research and partnership development within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
For more information, refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact rio.hr@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk
Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This role offers dynamic working and, if successful, your line manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you.
Apply Now
Please submit your application through our online portal. For application tips and guidance, please visit our website.
The closing date for receipt of applications is: midnight on 21st October 2025
Interviews will be held on: wc 3rd of November 2025
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies
Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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