Provide specialist leadership in the design, content and delivery of the University of Edinburgh’s Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) programme
Ensure quality, tailored education and practical support for annual cohorts of up to 36 early-stage founders with research backgrounds
Support founders to create and develop robust data-driven / deep tech start-ups
Partner and collaborate with programme partners (Techscaler and Cancer Research Horizon)
Act as a high-profile member of the Business Transformation team and drive evolution towards an entrepreneurial campus
Manage programme delivery, curriculum, events and stakeholder engagement
Deliver entrepreneurship activities in a Higher Education setting and provide practical founder support
Requirements
Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering successful innovation/entrepreneurial support Programmes
Experience of delivering entrepreneurship activities in a Higher Education setting (ideally for student/PhD programmes) and supporting research created founders
Excellent knowledge and understanding of startup business growth and digital development issues & solutions
Experience of being a Founder (successful or otherwise) or involved in a start-up/scale up company
Excellent communication and presentation skills – thought leadership experience
Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
Submit CV and a covering letter explaining interest and fit
Benefits
A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
An exciting, positive, and creative workplace
A generous 40 days of combined annual leave and public holiday entitlement
A comprehensive benefits package
Defined contribution pension scheme (employee 3.5/4.5% and employer 9/14.5% contributions)
Family-friendly policies
Flexible working options (including part-time hours and flexible working patterns)
Support for secondments
Hybrid working (blend of home and on-site working)
Ongoing support to develop your skills and grow your career
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