Programmes Senior Associate

Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society., This newly created role will support the team in running and expanding our Incubation Programmes. The role will be based at either the Harwell Campus or Sci-tech Daresbury, both of which have established incubation programmes teams. While the post will be based at one of these two locations, there will be a requirement to travel to, and work at, all three sites from time to time, (Daresbury, Harwell and Edinburgh).

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. The post holder will work primarily with the Programmes Manager team to support the delivery of the Incubation Programmes, but also with the Operations team.

The main duties of this role are to support the Programme Managers in the growth of STFC's Incubation Programmes.,

• 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.
  
  (Please note the below criteria will be assessed at Shortlisting [S] or Interview [I] stage, as indicated)

Essential:

• A demonstrable interest in advanced technology, commercialisation of technology and supporting start-ups and scale-ups. (S&I)


• Experience in supporting business development activities, e.g., conducting market research, developing sales plans, reviewing sales funnels, developing marketing activities, etc. (S&I)


• Ability to create high-quality content for external marketing and/or internal reporting, in response to an outline brief. (S&I)


• An ability to lead and take a proactive approach to delivering discrete projects with high-level briefing and guidance. (I)


• Good organisational skills including the ability to manage multiple activities, prioritise and meet deadlines, and to engage colleagues and managers where relevant. (S&I)


• 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. (S&I)


• The curiosity and attitude to deliver continuous improvement i.e. to do the job well and plan to do it better. (S&I)


• Ability to occasionally travel and work at different locations and travel within the UK. (S&I)


• Proficiency in using IT systems, web-based tools and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook. (S&I)


Desirable:

• Experience of working within a start-up or scale-up support programme (e.g., an incubator or accelerator programme), a start-up or in a public sector grant scheme.
  
  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.

STFC runs six Incubation Programmes, each focused on one technology area (Space, Biotech, Quantum, Digital, Health tech and Applied Physics). These programmes operate across three UK sites in Harwell (Oxfordshire), Daresbury (Cheshire) and Edinburgh.
Incubation Programmes have been very successful and have grown in the last 2 years. We have ambitious plans to grow further in the next few years., As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel.

We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating., UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation., UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.

UK Research and Innovation recognises and values employees as individuals and aims to provide a pay and rewards package that motivates staff to perform to the best of their ability. The reward package includes a flexible working scheme, a defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and a number of other benefits., Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit Benefits of working for UKRI.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.