Staff Profile
Jess McCutcheon
Commercial Project Co-ordinator
- Email: jess.mccutcheon@ncl.ac.uk
- Address: Newcastle University
Business, Development and Enterprise
Ridley Building 1, 2nd Floor
Newcastle upon Tyne
Background
Introduction
I joined the Commercial Projects Team within Business Development and Enterprise in 2021. My role is to support joint working between academics and commercial partners so that great ideas can be turned into great things.
Prior to joining the University, I have worked in the NHS and public health sector in a business management and marketing capacity, as well as doing internships with commercial companies abroad (US and Europe).
Roles and Responsibilities
I am responsible for the effective project and contract management on behalf of academics across the University. My emphasis is consultancy and commercial research, but I also provide support for all other commercially focussed projects.
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) International Business Management and Marketing
- Languages (German, Spanish, French)
- Student’s Activities Award (Intranet development)
Previous Positions
- Business Management & Support, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 2017 – 2021
- Senior Administration Manager, Public Health England, 2006 – 2017
- Various team assistant, marketing, and administrative jobs, 2001 – 2004
Other hobbies and interests
- Cold water surfing, hiking, volunteering and generally being helpful in everything I do.