Business Manager - CleanTech. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

ADLIB; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university research commercialisation company in London is looking for a Business Manager to drive the identification and development of projects in Clean Technology and related fields. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or physical sciences and experience in technology commercialisation. The role offers a competitive salary of £49,000 to £60,000, flexible working arrangements, and a generous benefits package. Apply by September 18th to be considered.

Benefits

Performance related pay up to 10%

31 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension scheme up to 16%

Qualifications

• Minimum first degree or equivalent in an engineering or physical science-related discipline with Chemistry, Materials or Engineering focus.
• Experience in technology commercialisation preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and commercialise projects within Clean Technology and related disciplines.
• Collaborate with academic staff, investors, and industry professionals.
• Drive forward world-changing technologies and innovations.

Skills

Technology commercialisation

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

First degree in engineering or physical sciences

Job description

Overview

• Join one of the UK's most successful Technology Transfer organisations.


• Aid the development of exciting innovation within Physical Sciences & Engineering with a focus on Clean Technology.


• UCLB's track record of success includes over £1.5bn raised in investment for UCL spinouts.

About the opportunity

UCL Business Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of University College London (UCL), has been successfully generating substantive income and impact for UCL and its partner hospitals for 30 years through the commercialisation of novel research. To support an increasing pipeline of opportunities arising from the UCL research base, we are seeking to recruit a high-quality candidate to the role of Business Manager in the Physical Science & Engineering (PS&E) team.

What you\'ll be doing

The individual we are seeking will work on the identification, development and commercialisation of a portfolio of projects arising from across the Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Science with a focus on Clean Technology, Materials and Engineering related disciplines. This role within a leading university research commercialisation company provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with the academic staff of a globally rated Top 10 University, investors, industry and other professionals. If you are looking to make a difference by driving forward world-changing technologies and innovations that can have a real and positive impact on people and planet, then this may be the role for you.

What experience you\'ll need

• You will have at minimum a first degree or equivalent in an engineering or physical science-related discipline, with a strong Chemistry, Materials or Engineering component and be able to demonstrate experience and success in technology commercialisation. Previous university technology transfer experience would be helpful, but is not essential.


• An entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, having worked within start-up environments or advised on product development and/or growth strategies.


• The highly varied nature of the role and navigation of the many potential paths for commercialisation, best suits a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, who has the negotiation, communication and organisational skills necessary to identify and develop early stage technology commercialisation projects.

What you\'ll get in return for your talents

A competitive salary of £49,000 to £60,000 depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, the company offers a performance related pay scheme of up to 10% of salary, generous holiday allowance (31 days & 8 Bank holidays), flexible and hybrid working (2 days in the Central London office per week, 3 days WFH), private healthcare as well as a defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% contribution from us!

What\'s next?

Our recruitment partner Roy Bennett at ADLIB Recruitment is handling this vacancy please apply to this advert. The closing date is Thursday 18th September. UCL Business is an equal opportunities employer.