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Join the Green Futures Solutions team

Careers
  • We're currently recruiting for a new position in the Green Futures Solutions team! Check out the listing below for details.

HIRING: Business Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

We are currently recruiting a Business Development Manager, who will play a key role in bringing climate science to industry partners and driving positive systems change.

About the Role:

Do you have a track record, passion and tenacity in driving positive environmental change? We’re looking to recruit a Green Futures Solutions consultant to continue growing the University’s work in this area.

We’re looking for individuals who have a strong commercial drive, experience working at the interface of the science and business communities, and the ability to turn academic research into impactful, commercial solutions.

You will be managing existing clients and projects, seeking out and developing new business opportunities, and supporting the development of new ‘paid-for’ solutions for industry partners.

Through this role, you will play an instrumental role in continuing to build the already strong foundations of the University’s Green Futures Solutions initiative – which bridges the gap between the University’s world leading environmental research and industry needs.

  • Salary: starting from £43,482 on Grade F
  • Contract: this is a fixed-term maternity cover, running from 1st December 2025 – 6th September 2026
  • Deadline to apply: Sunday 8th October 2025

If you’re interested in joining a team that drives real-world impact from environmental research, we want to hear from you! To view the full job description and apply, please head to our Careers website.

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ABOUT US

Green Futures Solutions is a flagship new initiative at the heart of the University of Exeter 2030 Strategy, designed to drive maximum impact from our world-leading environmental research and deliver positive outcomes for climate, nature and business. The initiative will add additional capacity and help grow the University’s already comprehensive research impact in a way that is responsive and adaptive to business and external demand.

Our team of environmental consultants and academic specialists can work with you to drive this positive change.