13133 - Business Development Executive

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Scotland is seeking a Business Development Lead for The Data Lab. The role involves driving innovation activities across academia, industry, and the public sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in business development, an advanced degree in a relevant field, and a passion for collaboration to produce social and economic benefits. The salary ranges from £50,253 to £61,759 per annum.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Significant business development experience with a successful track record.
• Experience in proposal development and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Drive activities of The Data Lab across various sectors.
• Collaborate with industry, public sector, and academic partners.

Skills

Business development experience

Business planning

Financial oversight

Collaboration skills

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, or Cognitive Science

Job description

Overview

Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum

CSE / The Data Lab

Full-Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 31st July 2027

The Opportunity

This is a high-profile role that would suit a team-player with broad industry experience and a passion for working with others to deliver positive economic and social benefits to Scotland.

This is a key position within the Business Development Team and the incumbent will be based in our Glasgow Hub and have responsibility for driving out the activities of The Data Lab across academia, industry and the third sector.

The Data Lab is Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI. The Data Lab was founded in 2014 as part of Scotland’s Innovation Centres programme.

Through hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, we foster innovation through collaboration, build skills and grow talent, and champion Scotland’s data science community.

At The Data Lab we live by our values of Support, Respect, Innovate and Growth.

The salary for this post is £50,253 to £61,759 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Cognitive Science advanced degree, or equivalent.
• Significant business development experience with a successful track record of achievement in the delivery of multi-million pounds activity.
• Experience in business planning, proposal development and financial oversight.
• Ability to work with industry, public sector and academic partners with a business focus is essential.