Could you lead a major collaborative programme working across the South West region to support the growth of autonomy?
We are looking for an experienced Programme Director with a track record of success in the delivery of innovation, business engagement and regional development initiatives and workng with multiple partners
About the role:
Reporting internally to the Director of Research, Partnerships and Innovation, co-located within the Faculty of Science and Engineering but responsible to a triple helix LIPF Programme Board, the Local Innovation Partnership Fund (LIPF) Director is a senior role responsible for the strategic leadership, and the successful delivery of the UKRI funded Great South West Global Autonomy Cluster LIPF programme. This is a £20m five-year programme which aims to grow the regional autonomy cluster, working with a range of partners across the geography.
Your role as Programme Director will include:
For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
This is a full time, fixed term role working 37 hours per week for 5 years due to funding.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Adrian Dawson: by email at adrian.dawson@plymouth.ac.uk
What we’re looking for:
You should have:
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
Application Process:
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer:
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information:
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
Closing date: Monday 16th November 2026 at 12 o’clock midnight