Impact / Business Developer

Deadline 18 Feb ’26Published 26 Jan ’26 Vacancy ID 2354

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Job types

Management

Education level

University graduate

Weekly hours

32—40 hours per week

Salary indication

€5705—€7297 per month

Location

Drienerlolaan 5, 7522NB, Enschede

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Job description

Job description

We are looking for an impact (business) developer to work in the rolling-out of our UT Impact Domains. You will specifically work on developing the UT proposition and portfolio of the domain of Safety & Security, especially in the Defence sector and industry.

In this position, you will be part of the Impact Development team of the Strategic Business Development department. You will collaborate closely with the lead researchers within the Impact Domain, i.e. scientific staff from different UT faculties. Your main activity is to identify the key stakeholders inside and outside UT, and to connect these to further develop a portfolio of collaborative and lasting programs. Portfolio development also involves cross-expertise collaboration, i.e. teaming up with experts including grants advisors and project/program managers within SBD and beyond.

At present, the domain Safety & Security concentrates on R&I developments in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, notably their applications in society and technology, data-driven solutions for industry and digital security and its relation to societal safety and security. In general, we operate in the area between digitalization (developing and applying, often advanced, digital technologies) and digital transformations (where those technologies change processes and ways of working). It is in these areas where impact is often most profound.

Requirements

You have experience in setting up PPP research programs, building sustainable partnerships and attracting dedicated funding, in a knowledge organization context.
You have a vision on how to connect the needs of external stakeholders with the expertise and competencies of the UT scientific community.
You are a team player that co-creates, in close collaboration with the lead researchers, management and other experts (e.g. grants advisors), a vision and future plan for the domain and relevant portfolio. This includes the development of propositions and roadmaps for partnerships.
You have preferably a background relevant in the target Impact Domain. Experience and a network in Defence is a plus.
You have preferably an MSc/PhD in science, engineering or business administration (technology based), and demonstrable affinity with digitalization and digital transformations.
You have excellent oral and written communication skills, both in Dutch and in English (*C1); German is well appreciated.

Conditions of employment

We offer a challenging position (32-38 hours/week) in an inspiring multidisciplinary and industrial-academic environment, within a university which continuously improves the collaboration with industry and start-ups.
You will be employed for the duration of 1 year, with the prospect of a continuation in a fixed contract, after the yearly evaluation.
Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
The rating will be based on your background and relevant experience and can vary between € 5.495,- and € 7.056,- (scale 12).
An 8% holiday allowance, and an 8,3% end of year bonus.
A minimum of 29 leave days in full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. Full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
You will work in a lively, inspiring, and dynamic working environment in an organization focusing on internationalization, where you will have a high degree of responsibility and independence. You will join an ambitious, diverse and fun team.
Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).

Additional information

Your application, accompanied by an up-to-date CV and cover letter, can be sent via the link below.

A reference check or an assessment can be part of the procedure.

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Join the university of technology that puts people first. Create new possibilities for yourself, your colleagues and society as a whole. Using modern technology and science to drive innovation, change and progress. That’s what it means to work at the University of Twente.

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