Ocean Innovation & Partnerships Manager

National Oceanography Centre; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme (Employer contribution)

Relocation support

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee wellbeing programmes

Job summary

National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is recruiting a Business Development Manager to expand partnerships and drive sustainable income. The role involves translating NOC’s capabilities into compelling commercial proposals and building strong industry relationships.

You will work within the NOC Innovations arm, collaborating with scientists and engineers to develop and market new services. A hybrid working approach is offered, with base locations in Southampton or Liverpool and relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience in securing commercial opportunities and building customer relationships is essential.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to translate technical capabilities into compelling proposals.
• Background in marine science, technology, metocean or oceanography is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expand partnerships and generate sustainable income for NOC Innovations.
• Identify and secure opportunities for existing commercial services and develop new offerings with scientific/technical colleagues.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business/ marine science

Job description

National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is recruiting a Business Development Manager to expand partnerships and drive sustainable income. The role involves translating NOC’s capabilities into compelling commercial proposals and building strong industry relationships.

You will work within the NOC Innovations arm, collaborating with scientists and engineers to develop and market new services. A hybrid working approach is offered, with base locations in Southampton or Liverpool and relocation support