Ecosystem Engagement Lead

The University of Edinburgh; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an Ecosystem Engagement Lead to enhance stakeholder interactions within the FinTech Scotland Cluster. This role involves building collaborative relationships across fintech and related sectors to drive innovation. The position supports flexible work arrangements including hybrid options, and offers an annual salary range of £70,000 to £79,500. Candidates should have substantial professional experience in fintech or related fields and strong interpersonal skills, while contributing to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ relevant professional experience within fintech, financial services, technology, or innovation sectors.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, ecosystem development, or partnership management.
• Strong understanding of the fintech landscape and cluster development principles.
• Exceptional communication and networking skills.
• Ability to manage ecosystem intelligence and use data for engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage interactions with key stakeholders within the FinTech Scotland Cluster.
• Enable mutually beneficial collaboration among stakeholders.
• Build and sustain high-value relationships across diverse organisations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Ecosystem development

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data-driven insights

Job description

Our Role: Ecosystem Engagement Lead

Lead and manage interactions with key stakeholders within the FinTech Scotland Cluster including fintechs, strategic partners, other cluster management organisations and public sectors bodies that engage with fintechs in Scotland, the UK or overseas. Enable mutually beneficial collaboration amongst stakeholders.

This post is full-time, we welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours or flexible working patterns. We also support hybrid working on a non-contractual basis, offering a blend of home and on-site working to help you balance work and life effectively.

The salary for this post is £70,000 to £79,500 per annum.

The experience and qualities we are looking for: (insert up to 5 top criteria)

• Minimum five years’ relevant professional experience within fintech, financial services, technology, or innovation sectors.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, ecosystem development, or partnership management, with the ability to build and sustain high-value relationships across diverse organisations.
• Strong understanding of the fintech landscape, financial innovation, and cluster development principles.
• Exceptional communication, networking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent FinTech Scotland confidently across industry and public forums.
• Data and insight-driven. Ability to manage ecosystem intelligence, segment communities effectively, and use data to inform engagement strategies.

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About Us

FinTech Scotland is a cluster management organisation hosted by Edinburgh Innovations (EI). FinTech Scotland has a mission of enabling the economic, societal and environmental benefits of FinTech innovation in Scotland. Delivery of this mission takes the form of initiating, convening, and driving collaborative innovation by leveraging contributions and support from industry, entrepreneurs, academia, regulators, and the public sector. The FinTech Research & Innovation Roadmap provides a framework for delivery of the mission and outlines a range of initiatives and actions aligned to four priority themes: Financial Regulation, Open Finance Data, Payments and Transactions, and Climate Finance. These priority themes are delivered via specific innovation programmes in partnership with academia and industry.

FinTech Scotland was established in January 2018 by its founding Strategic Partners, University of Edinburgh, Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC and Scottish Enterprise. Today, FinTech Scotland is supported by over 30 Strategic Partners including financial services organisations, professional services organisations, technology organisations, universities, the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and the FCA. Since formation in 2018, FinTech Scotland has developed an innovative community of over 260 fintech firms, spanning the full spectrum of financial technologies from payments and distributed ledger technology to open banking, regtech and AI. In 2022, FinTech Scotland was awarded the European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis Silver Label, recognising it as a model for cluster management and excellence.

If you thrive in a team-driven environment that values bold ideas and continuous improvement, you’ll fit right in.

Championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and actively seek to create a team that reflects the communities around us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities because different perspectives make us stronger.

As a valued member of our team, you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
• An exciting, positive, and creative workplace that’s as rewarding as it is challenging
• A generous 40 days of combined annual leave and public holiday entitlement
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme (9 – 14.5% employer contributions), family-friendly policies, flexible working options, and more
• Ongoing support to develop your skills, grow your career, and recognise your achievements

About You

We look for people who live our core behaviours in everything they do.

• You work well with others, build strong relationships, and believe that teamwork drives better outcomes.
• You're curious, creative, and not afraid to challenge the norm to find smarter solutions.
• You take responsibility for your work, follow through on commitments, and are driven to deliver results.
• You seek feedback, grow from experiences, and are always looking to improve.
• You genuinely care about the impact of your work on colleagues, customers, and the wider community.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Information

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter that tells us why you’re interested in the role and how your skills and experience make you a strong fit.

Right to Work

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. You will be required to provide documentation as part of the recruitment process to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 7th January 2026.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held with/c 12th of January 2026.