Programme Coordinator (KQ Labs)

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, London

Short summary

The KQ Labs accelerator programme, an initiative delivered by the Francis Crick Institute, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Coordinator to support the efficient operation of its accelerator programme. This role requires an individual with strong operational skills, and the ability to represent KQ Labs while facilitating the delivery of a world-class accelerator programme. You will be part of a driven, energetic, and agile team.

The role is centred around providing vital coordination and support to ensure the successful delivery of our accelerator programme. You will collaborate in guiding the cohort through the next curriculum, coordinate legal administration and manage impact reporting, and support event logistics, marketing and operations.

Since its inception in 2018, KQ Labs has been committed to developing a network of startups at the intersection of data science and biomedical research. Our tailored five-month programme includes expert workshops, funding opportunities, skills training, and strategic networking, culminating in a Demo Day where startups connect with investors and industry leaders.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide proactive and effective coordination support to the KQ Labs team, ensuring seamless operations of the accelerator programme and curriculum
• Manage legal administration tasks to process the £40k convertible loans, including document management and liaising signatures with various stakeholders
• Manage and update spreadsheets on our impact, conduct research to keep financial data on our alumni current, and produce charts and summaries based on that information for the KQ Labs team and stakeholders
• Support the Events and Community Officer with logistical and operational support for KQ Labs events and community management
• Attend all curriculum events to ensure smooth execution and a positive experience for all attendees
• Support marketing and outreach efforts, including posting on social media to enhance our brand presence 

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Its work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.

An independent organisation, its founding partners are the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, UCL, Imperial College London and King’s College London.

The Crick was formed in 2015, and in 2016 it moved into a new state-of-the-art building in central London which brings together 1500 scientists and support staff working collaboratively across disciplines, making it the biggest biomedical research facility under in one building in Europe.

The Francis Crick Institute will be world-class with a strong national role. Its distinctive vision for excellence includes commitments to collaboration; developing emerging talent and exporting it the rest of the UK; public engagement; and helping turn discoveries into treatments as quickly as possible to improve lives and strengthen the economy. 

• If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply via our website.
• The closing date for applications is 10/11/24
• All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

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