About the role

  • Innovation and Skills Programme Manager developing projects for Stowmarket Innovation Gateway. Responsible for driving business growth, managing budgets, and promoting innovation in the local region.

Responsibilities

  • Focus on developing new projects and initiatives to support the launch of the Stowmarket Innovation Gateway and drive sustainable business growth across the region.
  • Responsible for moving ideas and concepts through feasibility, business case and delivery stages.
  • Influencing budgets, driving the development of marketing campaigns, and providing regular progress reports for the SIG Board, Innovation Board, Skills Board and Freeport East Board.
  • Promote innovation and new technologies to encourage the growth of higher skilled and paid employment.
  • Manage sector specific networks and coordinate/develop the Council’s involvement in networking events such as the Suffolk AI Awards.

Requirements

  • Experience of operating at a senior level with businesses of all sizes
  • Experience of working with Higher Education and Further Education organisations at Pro-Vice Chancellor level
  • Ability to work with a wide range of partners, consultants and stakeholders at a senior level
  • Evidence of working with funders to secure significant capital and revenue investment
  • Strong communication and negotiating skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and act independently to deliver council outcomes
  • Ability to understand and adhere to confidentiality as required in certain circumstances
  • Experience of managing programme budgets and risk

Benefits

  • Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
  • Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Private Health Care Options.
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Paid volunteering days.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
  • Great learning and development opportunities.

Job title

Innovation and Skills Programme Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£53,460 - £63,013 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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