Innovation Support Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Innovation Support Manager to lead high-performance teams in a dynamic higher education environment. This role offers the chance to enhance organizational capabilities in innovation and commercialization while collaborating with diverse departments. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and project management skills, ensuring effective delivery and monitoring of innovation projects. If you are passionate about driving change and fostering collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading high performance teams in innovation.
• Ability to analyze complex information and provide strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the new Innovation Support Unit.
• Collaborate with various departments to foster innovation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

Job Opportunity: Innovation Support Manager

Are you a manager with experience in leading high performance teams in innovation, enterprise, and partnership within a higher education setting?

Salary range: £61,856 rising to £69,074 per annum

Contract type: Open-ended

Mode: Full-time

Grade: 9

Business Unit: Innovation Support Unit

Closing Date: 03/09/2023

Ref No: 1636

This is an exciting opportunity to enhance Birkbeck’s capabilities in innovation and commercialization. You will play a key role in establishing the new Innovation Support Unit, collaborating closely with colleagues in the Research Office, Finance, and other departments. This role builds on experience in higher education, private, or third sector streams, providing essential services to foster innovation and commercialization across the College.

As a leader, you will demonstrate effective team, organizational, and project management skills, ensuring projects are monitored and reported to the Innovation and Commercialisation Board. You will possess excellent presentation skills, the ability to analyze complex information, and provide strategic advice on innovation projects.

You will also demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and flexibility, supporting your team across various tasks including business partnering, contracts, IP management, budgeting, and course delivery.

Remuneration

Grade 9 of the College's London Pay Scale, which is £61,856 rising to £69,074 per annum. This salary includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance applicable to staff whose primary place of work is in London.