Knowledge Exchange Fellow at University of Read

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Knowledge Exchange Fellow
University of Reading
- Food & Nutritional Sciences
Location:
Reading
Salary:
£42,149 to £51,800 per annum pro rata
Hours:
Part Time
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:
11th March 2022
Closes:
31st March 2022
Job Ref:
SRF40989
A knowledge exchange fellow will be appointed to strengthen existing partnerships across the UKRI investments, develop new relationships that lead to collaborative knowledge exchange projects, facilitate knowledge exchange and network building across stakeholders and policy makers, and raise the profile of the programme and the findings of the funded research.
At present the SPF has funded four major five-year projects (led by the Universities of Reading, Cambridge, York and Sheffield) and the UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training (led by the University of Greenwich) with a further tranche of 2-3 year projects to be announced in 2022.  The role will be hosted at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., within the world-leading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences. 
The person we are seeking for this role will be an ambassador for the programme, working in partnership with the funded consortia and the UKRI programme team to identify opportunities for knowledge exchange and to drive impact from the programme. A strong understanding of the national and international landscape of food systems research and policy is required to help consortia to anticipate and predict developments, including economic, political, environmental and social factors and how these might impact the programme, and conversely helping the programme to shape such developments. The KE Follow will ensure that knowledge arising from the four consortia and other projects funded under the UKRI Transforming the UK Food System SPF is translated into impact for academic, public sector, civil society and industry partners. The role holder should develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders and sectors relevant to the UK food system, including those responsible for policy shaping and setting.
The successful applicant will have:
Demonstrable understanding of knowledge exchange theory and practice
Experience of planning and delivering knowledge exchange activities in relation to an academic area
Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
An ability to balance competing priorities and meet set deadlines
Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting at all levels across the universities and with external organisations
Capability of developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with people at all levels within diverse organisations
An ability to find creative solutions and deliver successful outcomes
Experience of providing leadership for impact development and providing advice to a range of stakeholders
Excellent skills of consultation, collaboration and influence in order to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
Interview date: 8 April 2022
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Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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