The UK must work together to solve our biggest challenges. Collaboration creates solutions that are more sustainable and better implemented.  

The National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) is the collective voice of its' members, the UK’s universities and leading businesses. By promoting and shaping their collaboration, the NCUB champions its value in securing the UK’s future. 

The NCUB has created a new Director of Strategic Networks role to develop the reach and potential of these networks to ensure universities and businesses can fully benefit from stronger collaboration 

This senior leadership position will drive the development of NCUB’s strategic networks, ensuring members and partners benefit fully from the Centre’s work, while shaping innovative approaches to collaboration across sectors. It’s a significant opportunity to play a central role in unlocking the UK’s future talent, research and innovation potential. 

NCUB is seeking an experienced network-builder with strong strategic insight, proven ability to lead and inspire teams, and the skills to engage and influence at the highest levels across business, universities and government. The ideal candidate will bring commercial acumen, innovative thinking and a collaborative approach to help NCUB expand and maximise its reach. 

To learn more about this role and how to apply, please visit our microsite here: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/ncub/ or contact Richard Grayling at Green Park Executive Search via Richard.Grayling@green-park.co.uk. 

Closing date: 11:59PM Sunday 9th November 2025