Incubator Operations Manager

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an Incubator Operations Manager to lead innovation-led growth programs, connecting researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders. This role involves managing the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in entrepreneurship and an understanding of innovation ecosystems, with a focus on creating impactful research.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted staff gym membership

Access to courses for personal development

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading programs and partnerships in innovation.
• Track record in supporting entrepreneurship and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with NHS clinicians and academics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator and its strategy.
• Manage day-to-day operations and coordination.
• Facilitate collaboration between various stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Understanding of innovation ecosystems

Job description

Do you want the opportunity to lead innovation‑led growth programmes connecting researchers, entrepreneurs, industry, and investors? Are you an experienced programme and partnership leader with knowledge of innovation ecosystems and a track record in entrepreneurship support and reporting to senior stakeholders? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively with others to achieve results?

The Incubator Operations Manager will be part of the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator Executive, with shared responsibility for shaping and implementing Health Innovation Leeds Incubator strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the strategy for, and development of, a vibrant, innovation‑led community in Leeds. The position is ideally suited to an individual interested in developing a new programme and facilitating research and innovation with patient, economic and societal impact.

Given that the post involves developing close collaboration between NHS clinicians, academics, and commercial partners at local and national levels, the post holder must have good interpersonal skills and excel at interdisciplinary working. A working understanding of both University and NHS research with an applied focus will be an advantage.

This full‑time post will provide day‑to‑day management and coordination of the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator. You will work closely with programme members, which includes University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University and NHS staff, and will liaise with support services across both organisations and national and international collaborators.

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state‑of‑the‑art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Nathan Berry, Head of Collaboration and Healthtech Lead

Email: [e-mail]