Business Development Executive – Energy

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Business Development Executive to join the teams at the National Decommissioning Centre and in Research & Innovation to lead on industry engagement and Business development for Energy to meet the University’s ambitious targets for enterprise and innovation. 

The Business Development Executive will lead the development of partnerships with industry and other key stakeholders, working closely with academic schools to identify, initiate and drive forward a range of commercial opportunities within the Energy sector (encompassing renewables, decarbonisation of fossil fuel production, offshore wind (fixed and floating), carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), hydrogen and decommissioning including nuclear). The post holder will be responsible for a range of ambitious targets within the University’s Strategic Plan 2040, including contract research, consultancy and developing strategic industry partnerships.   For the first two years there will be a strong focus on expanding the research and enterprise base of the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) in conjunction with the University’s Centre for Energy Transition.

You will have a good first degree in a relevant STEM subject or equivalent industrial experience, with strong commercial and technical expertise (preferably in an R&D setting), ideally with a postgraduate qualification or Chartered membership of a relevant professional body. You will have a track record of meeting or exceeding business development or sales targets, demonstrating the ability to manage resources, workloads and changing priorities.    

Well organised, astute and highly motivated, we are looking for a dynamic individual to work both independently on your own initiative, and effectively as part of the newly created externally facing Enterprise & Innovation Team within the Directorate of Research & Innovation. Ideally, the candidate will have experience of project management, and in-depth industry sector knowledge and networks.

You will be able to build and nurture effective relationships with academic researchers, investors, industry and other stakeholders, enhancing your own professional network.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £46,485 - £55,295 with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Liz Rattray, Director of Research & Innovation, e-mail: e.rattray@ abdn.ac.uk or Professor Richard Neilson, Director, National Decommissioning Centre, e-mail: r.d.neilson@ abdn.ac.uk

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. 

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The closing date for the receipt of applications is 14 January 2025.

Please note that the interviews are scheduled to take place on 31 January 2025.

The Directorate of Research and Innovation embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.