Growth and Partnerships Officer (Innovation Ecosystem)

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WestTech London ecosystem access

World-leading institution career

43 days annual leave and generousp ens

Flexible working from day one

Season ticket loan

Diverse staff networks and wellbeing

Job summary

Imperial College London in London seeks a Growth and Partnerships Officer to support the WestTech London innovation clusters and facilitate collaborations with Imperial. You will help companies access student talent, equipment, academic expertise and collaboration opportunities while building strong relationships across Imperial and partner organisations.

The role involves providing updates on opportunities, mapping routes into courses and internships, promoting events and networks, and

Qualifications

• Experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders and building effective professional relationships.
• Experience supporting collaboration, partnerships or engagement activity within a complex organisational environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate, up to date information.
• Experience supporting the coordination and delivery of events and related communications.
• An interest in supporting collaboration between companies and universities within an innovation ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with companies based across the WestTech London innovation clusters in Hammersmith, Old Oak and White City to support collaboration with Imperial.
• Your role will involve helping companies access Imperial’s student talent, specialist equipment, academic expertise and relevant collaboration opportunities, while building strong relationships with colleagues across Imperial and partner organisations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Partnership coordination

Organisational skills

Event coordination

Interest in academia-industry links

Job description

Do you want to support the growth of a globally competitive innovation ecosystem as a Growth and Partnerships Officer (Innovation Ecosystem)? This role supports companies across the WestTech London innovation clusters to collaborate with Imperial, helping them access student talent, specialist equipment, academic expertise and relevant events. Working closely with partner office and lab operators in Hammersmith, Old Oak and White City, you will help facilitate partnerships and collaborations that drive innovation, jobs and investment.

What you would be doing

You will work closely with companies based across the WestTech London innovation clusters in Hammersmith, Old Oak and White City to support collaboration with Imperial. Your role will involve helping companies access Imperial’s student talent, specialist equipment, academic expertise and relevant collaboration opportunities, while building strong relationships with colleagues across Imperial and partner organisations.

You will provide regular updates to companies on upcoming opportunities, map and maintain routes into courses, projects and internships, and support companies to pursue these opportunities. You will also help maintain an up to date view of Imperial’s specialist facilities, facilitate access for companies, and support the delivery and promotion of relevant events and networks across the WestTech London ecosystem.

What we are looking for

• Experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders and building effective professional relationships
• Experience supporting collaboration, partnerships or engagement activity within a complex organisational environment
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate, up to date information
• Experience supporting the coordination and delivery of events and related communications
• An interest in supporting collaboration between companies and universities within an innovation ecosystem

What we can offer you

• A unique opportunity to work at the centre of the WestTech London innovation ecosystem, supporting collaboration between high growth companies and Imperial.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This role is full time, fixed term for 24 months.