Administrative Assistant - Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property

Innovation is the lifeblood of the University of Southampton. Powered by world-class research, we’re growing a portfolio of spin-out companies, enabling the development of products and services that benefit people, businesses and the wider economy.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property (IP) Team within Research & Innovation Services. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional administrator who is motivated, enthusiastic, and a proactive team player who can work effectively in a flexible and responsive environment.

As a member of our busy IP Management team, you will deliver a professional and efficient service including administrative support to the IP Manager, financial administration, organising and minuting meetings, and support IP management processes. An essential part of this role will be working with our IP database, data administration and assisting with communication to relevant stakeholders. 

You will:

• Build effective working relationships and liaise confidently with your stakeholders and have the inter-personal skills to succeed in large, collaborative teams
• Have excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise to manage your own workload effectively
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and have up-to-date MS Office skills

The role may suit either a motivated individual with relevant work experience or a recent graduate with some experience looking for an opportunity to explore career opportunities within a higher education environment.

This is an opportunity to engage with Intellectual Property and the University’s Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise activities. Previous experience of IP is desirable, but not essential, for this role as training will be given. 

The University has an excellent benefits package and a flexible home/office hybrid working model supporting real work/life balance.

Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. This environment fosters a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Laura Keene, IP Manager. Telephone: 023 805 92035; email: lhk@soton.ac.uk