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University of Leeds

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Research & Development
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You need innovation experience in health/tech, strong collaboration, project management skills, strategic planning ability, excellent communication, event organization experience, and regional ecosystem knowledge.
  • You will guide regional innovation initiatives, engage diverse businesses, collaborate with stakeholders, deliver programs, support funding, and represent the Incubator at events to drive ecosystem growth.

Requirements

  • * Experience in driving innovation and supporting businesses, preferably within a health or technology-related context.
  • * Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders and partnerships.
  • * Strong project management skills with experience in delivering quality outcomes against set objectives.
  • * Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational visions.
  • * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
  • * Experience in organizing and facilitating events aimed at business support and development.
  • * Understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the regional enterprise ecosystem.
  • * Ability to articulate business needs and translate them into impactful support initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • This role will guide the development of a regional roadmap for fostering an innovation-driven enterprise ecosystem.
  • Lead activities for bringing a diverse range of businesses into the innovation funnel.
  • Champion place-based interventions that support growth and impact.
  • This role is responsible for ensuring that all programme objectives align the Nexus and University of Leeds vision with the West Yorkshire Investment Zone vision, are executed with quality and deliver lasting outcomes.
  • Working with multi-stakeholder partnerships which include but are not limited to; Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and other stakeholders.
  • You will play an important role in defining and delivering innovation support, project guidance for grant funding, and organising events for businesses of all scales as part of the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator.
  • You will act as the face of the Incubator Delivery team for Nexus across all events and support, ensuring business needs are articulated to the Operational and Strategic Delivery groups to inform the evolution of support through the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator.
  • You will play a key role in delivering programme outputs and associated impact while being part of a team driving a forward-facing strategy that aims to create additional programmes in response to the needs of the regional ecosystem.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we do support remote work in a hybrid format.

Is there flexibility in working arrangements?

Yes, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What is the primary focus of the Incubator Community Lead role?

The primary focus is to drive innovation and support diverse businesses engaged with the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator.

Who are the key stakeholders for this role?

Key stakeholders include Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and other regional partners.

How many days of holiday do employees receive?

Employees receive 26 days of holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays or days when the university is closed, totaling about 42 days per year.

Are there any benefits related to health and wellness?

Yes, employees have access to discounted staff membership options at The Edge, which includes a gym, pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

What kind of professional development opportunities are available?

Access to courses run by the Organisational Development & Professional Learning team is provided for personal development.

Is childcare assistance available?

Yes, on-site childcare options are available for employees.

Does the role involve organizing events for businesses?

Yes, the role includes organizing events for businesses of all scales as part of the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator.

Is this position eligible for visa sponsorship?

Yes, this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to eligibility.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For more inquiries, you can contact Nathan Berry, Head of Collaboration and Healthtech Lead, at N.J.Berry@leeds.ac.uk.

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