About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
The Green Economy Natural Products BioHUB is an industry-academia interface project aimed at accelerating the development and innovation of economically viable products from living organisms. The Business Development Officer will play a crucial role in creating and sustaining a collaborative ecosystem that drives natural product innovation and commercialisation. This role will support the acceleration of economic growth, job creation, and economic sustainability in line with NPB-Centre goals. The post holder will work closely with academic staff, professional services teams, and external partners to unlock the industrial potential of eukaryotic microbes, particularly fungi and algae, facilitating their transition from discovery to market. In addition to fostering business growth, the Business Development Officer will provide strategic advice and support to start-ups, spin-outs, spin-ins, and existing businesses within the NB-Centre, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation.
This role is critical in driving the commercialisation of research outputs from the NPB-Centre, ensuring that the University maximises the impact and value of its intellectual property assets while supporting the development of sustainable, innovative business ventures that contribute to regional, national, and global economic growth.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
