Business Improvement Manager - Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate

About the University of Sunderland 

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas. 

Join the University of Sunderland, renowned internationally for its quality teaching and 'world-leading' research.

About the role

We are looking for an outstanding and ambitious Business Improvement Manager to join our Knowledge Transfer Partnership.

This role is based at Training in Care Ltd in South Shields. Your responsibilities will include managing and delivering an Innovate UK awarded KTP between the University of Sunderland and Training in Care Ltd, focusing on a strategic innovation programme within the company to significantly improve performance.

As a team member, you will play a crucial role in propelling our programme's advancement by effectively applying your knowledge and expertise within a business-oriented context.

What you can bring 

Generous budget of personal training and development will be made available for your professional development, which can be tailored to address gaps in knowledge required to deliver this project and develop skills for future career progression. Travel and substance budget and residential leadership and management courses are available to support the delivery of the project and your development. 

A prerequisite for this position is a 2:1 degree in Strategic Marketing or Business Management or a related discipline. Support, guidance and training will be provided. 

If you are passionate about innovation, consider joining our successful team.

Please note this role is not under a University of Sunderland contract and will be under a host company following their terms and conditions - if you would like further information on their T&Cs/benefits please contact Amelia Beaumont - amelia.beaumont@sunderland.ac.uk.

Equality, diversity & inclusion 

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 8th May (23.59 GMT).

Please provide a current CV as part of your application.

For any questions about this role, please contact Dr Derek Watson, Associate Professor in Cultural Change at derek.watson@sunderland.ac.uk

Closing Date: 08 May 2025

Team: Support

Salary: £35,000