Programmes Senior Associate

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About the Role:

We are looking for a Programmes Senior Associate to support the team in running and expanding our Incubation Programmes.

STFC supports UK technology start-ups and SMEs through several Business Incubation activities.

Our Business Incubation Programmes supports UK technology start-ups to build a new product or service and start selling it commercially. The programmes provide support for start-ups over the course of 1-2 years, providing grant funding, commercial coaching and access to technical expertise and facilities at STFC and other public sector organisations. We have a thirteen-year record of success in running these programmes and have supported over 140 UK start-ups and the creation of over 1,000 highly-skilled jobs.

The Business Incubation Programmes Senior Associate will be a key member of the Incubation Programmes team. The role is a development role with the intention that post holders could develop into Programme Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Programme Managers in ensuring a high-quality flow of applications to the Business Incubation Programmes by identifying potential applicants (i.e. start-ups) and supporting them in the application process.
• Support the Programme Managers in ensuring start-ups incubated in the Programmes complete their incubation plans and fully exploit the technical and business support they are offered during their incubation.
• Act as a contact for incubated start-ups for matters relating to the business incubation programmes.
• Generate a regular flow of high-quality content (case studies, blogs, position papers) to support the marketing and promotion of the Business Incubation Programmes.
• Undertake horizon scanning of technology and investment trends in relevant deeptech areas.
• Plan, organise and run events in support of Business Incubation Programmes’ goals.
• Represent Business Incubation Programmes at relevant industry events – trade shows, conferences etc.

Person Specification:

• A demonstrable interest in advanced technology, commercialisation of technology and supporting start-ups and scale-ups.
• Experience in supporting business development activities, e.g., conducting market research, developing sales plans, reviewing sales funnels, developing marketing activities, etc.
• Ability to create high-quality content for external marketing and/or internal reporting, in response to an outline brief.
• An ability to lead and take a proactive approach to delivering discrete projects with high-level briefing and guidance.
• Good organisational skills including the ability to manage multiple activities, prioritise and meet deadlines, and to engage colleagues and managers where relevant.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), networking and presentation skills, including the ability to interface between technical and commercial audiences, and to communicate with individuals at all levels of seniority.
• The curiosity and attitude to deliver continuous improvement i.e. to do the job well and plan to do it better.
• Ability to occasionally travel and work at different locations and travel within the UK.
• Proficiency in using IT systems, web-based tools and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

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