Enterprise Programmes Manager

University of the West of England; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Enterprise Programmes Manager to empower entrepreneurs and support start-ups. This full-time role involves developing and delivering programmes that enhance the enterprise pathway, managing incubator spaces, and fostering an inclusive environment for innovation. With a focus on business support initiatives, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the tech/digital landscape of the West of England. Join a vibrant community dedicated to driving forward research and enterprise, and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Pension Schemes

Retail Savings

Onsite Nursery

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering business support for early-stage ventures.
• Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and supporting start-ups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver programmes enhancing the University’s enterprise pathway.
• Manage existing programmes and develop new initiatives for entrepreneurs.

Skills

Business Support Initiatives

Entrepreneurial Skills

Understanding of Tech/Digital Start-ups

Education

Degree in Business or Related Field

Job description

About This Role

Research and External Engagement (REE) is a new integrated service dedicated to driving forward the University’s ambitions for research, innovation, skills, and enterprise. This professional service supports students, promotes research excellence, upskills and reskills the region’s workforce, and strengthens relationships with alumni, business, and community partners.

Through research initiatives, learning opportunities, strategic partnerships, civic leadership, and skills delivery, REE empowers individuals to thrive in a changing world.

To learn more about REE and their work, please click here.

The Enterprise team within REE provides start-up and skills support to students, graduates, alumni, staff, and regional entrepreneurs/founders. The team fosters an inclusive environment that enables these communities to explore possibilities, create solutions, build confidence, and turn ideas into societal, cultural, and economic value.

The team manages enterprise programmes, incubator space, pop-up shops, coaching, mentoring, funding/investment advice, scholarships, and workshops.

The Enterprise Programmes Manager will develop and deliver programmes that enhance the University’s ‘enterprise pathway’, providing space, mentoring, and skills development to entrepreneurs. They will manage existing programmes, including the Launch Space incubator, and develop new initiatives.

About You

We seek a highly motivated individual passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and supporting start-ups. You should have experience delivering business support initiatives for early-stage ventures and an understanding of the tech/digital start-up landscape in the West of England.

Location

This role is based at our vibrant Frenchay campus, equipped with modern facilities to support staff and students.

Why UWE Bristol?

As one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West, with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff, UWE Bristol is located in Bristol, a dynamic UK city. We are regionally embedded and globally connected, with extensive employer and academic partnerships.

Our benefits include progressive pay, generous leave, pension schemes, retail savings, onsite nursery, and development opportunities.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive community. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from the global majority, and are a Disability Confident employer.

Further Information

For more details, contact Mark Corderoy at 011732 81053 or [e-mail].

This is a full-time, permanent role, 37 hours per week, with a tentative interview date of 15 May 2025. It is available on a job share basis for part-time applicants.

The role is primarily campus-based (at least 60%), with some remote work allowed.

Salary offers will align with the University's guidelines based on skills and experience.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK, following the Home Office guidelines.

Advice to Applicants

If interested, please complete the application form promptly, explaining how your skills meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, with examples where possible. We will notify shortlisted candidates via email.