Strategic Alliance Director

Ref Number

B04-07556

Professional Expertise

External Engagement, Communications, Marketing and Events

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

£68,284-£76,244

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

27-Jul-2026

About us

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) at UCL was established by Professor Sir Ambrose Fleming, inventor of the thermionic valve and hence the founder of the discipline of electronics, in 1885 as the first department of electrical technology in England. That same pioneering tradition of innovation and excellence continues to underpin our work. We push in new directions across research, education and entrepreneurship, building on our long-established links with industry and benefitting from our loyal and supportive alumni community.

About the role

The Strategic Alliance Director (SAD) will work in support of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

At a strategic level, the SAD will be charged with the execution of the mid to long term development plan with regards to industrial engagement and translational activities in order to achieve and sustain business growth and real-world impact. The SAD is responsible for organising regular planning and review meetings with both industrial contacts and with appropriate members of staff, as well as promoting excellence in industrial relations, which includes both research projects in collaboration with industry and embedding industrial expertise in teaching activities. The SAD will contribute to creating a high profile of the department in national, EU and international arenas via demonstration of the departmental positive impact across sectors.

The role is available until 31st July 2029 in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.

About you

The successful candidate will possess a level of knowledge generally acquired by a postgraduate academic degree in a discipline relating to electronic and electrical engineering, computer science or physics. They should have strategic leadership experience and experience of working in industry and/or interdisciplinary academic units. They will have experience of developing proposals and winning new partnerships and/or business and experience of developing and successfully deploying strategic operating plans.

Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with staff at a range of levels internal and external to the organisation. They will demonstrate effective negotiation skills to work with and through others. The ability to work effectively under pressure, managing projects, prioritising tasks effectively and having excellent time management skills are essential.

Further Details:

A detailed job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Applications close on 27th July 2026 at 23:59

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the position referring to the person specification criteria must be uploaded with your application

Informal enquiries regarding this post can be addressed to Dr Rob Thompson at robert.j.thompson@ucl.ac.uk. For questions regarding the application process please contact Rebecca Thomas at becca.thomas@ucl.ac.uk.

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What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Immigration loan

Relocation scheme for certain posts

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.