SETsquared Hub Managers (1023718TW)

Passionate about Innovative start and scale ups firms? Interested in working for the global number one University Business Incubator? These two roles provides a unique opportunity to work at the heart of world-class entrepreneurial activity and deliver economic impact through the growth of innovative firm under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funded Enterprise M3 Innovation Support Programme.

These contracts will be based at one of the digital hubs in Guildford, Basingstoke, Farnborough or Woking with extensive travel to the other hubs and some further travel to the SETsquared centres across the South of England. A self-starter with energy, genuine enthusiasm and empathy for the world of start-up companies will be essential qualities for anyone applying for these high profile roles, together with a well-established and proven track record in the field, especially with knowledge of the Digital technology sectors.

Reporting into the SETsquared central team, these roles will work alongside the existing incubation team at the University of Southampton and Surrey, to develop new incubation hubs for innovative technology companies across the Enterprise M3 LEP region. The roles will require building a vibrant business network, identifying and selecting companies for the Hub, running high quality networking events and innovation programmes and helping companies identify investment and funding opportunities (e.g. Innovate UK). These roles are part of an Economic Regional Development Funding programme for the Enterprise M3 Local Economic Partnership with focus on developing the innovation economy in the region. The programme aims to connect innovative firms with resources and industry in the area.  

SETsquared is the long standing enterprise partnership between the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey. Its incubator programme has been recognised as the Number 1 University business incubator globally (UBI Index, 2017). Whether it’s an entrepreneur with an idea or a very early stage, high-tech start-up company – the mission is to help turn an innovative spark into a thriving, commercial business. Over the last decade it has helped over 1,000 high-tech start-ups to develop and raise more than a £1bn of investment. Independent research carried out by Warwick Economics estimates the economic impact of SETsquared member companies to be £3.8bn over this period, with the creation of 9,000 jobs and that these companies will go on to deliver a further £7.3bn of impact to the UK economy in the decade ahead. 

This role will help support these services and expand them to other locations and organisations across Southern England and is a unique opportunity for the successful candidates to help drive innovation and growth across the region.  

Application Procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1023718TW on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 10 Jul 2018
Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative