Innovation Programme Lead: Venture Builder

The University of Edinburgh; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

40 days leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh, via Edinburgh Innovations, is seeking a proactive professional to help deliver entrepreneurial and innovation programmes. You will support researchers and external partners to turn ideas into viable ventures, with a focus on impact, collaboration, and scalable progress.

This full-time, hybrid role offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and opportunities for skills development, including leadership and project management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing innovation programmes and entrepreneurial support.
• Experience delivering entrepreneurship activities in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of startup growth and digital development issues.
• Founder experience in startups or scaleups.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Skills

Innovation programmes management

Entrepreneurship in HE

Startup growth

Founder experience

Communication skills

Job description

The University of Edinburgh, via Edinburgh Innovations, is seeking a proactive professional to help deliver entrepreneurial and innovation programmes. You will support researchers and external partners to turn ideas into viable ventures, with a focus on impact, collaboration, and scalable progress.

This full-time, hybrid role offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and opportunities for skills development, including leadership and project management.