Sport Health Tech Incubator Manager (Fixed term to 31st March '29)

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a dynamic Sport Health Tech Incubator Manager to lead an initiative in sport and health technology innovation. This role involves developing incubator programs, managing start-ups, and building partnerships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in marketing and start-up support, with strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Excellent holiday entitlements

Flexible working

Subsidised fitness facilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in marketing, business engagement, and start-up support.
• Proven leadership in innovation and incubation within sport and/or health sectors.
• Strong understanding of R&D ecosystems and collaborative project delivery.
• Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A strategic mindset with operational delivery expertise.
• A commitment to inclusive innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and operational delivery of the Sport Health Tech Incubator.
• Build strategic partnerships with NHS, academia, investors, and policy stakeholders.
• Manage recruitment and support of sport and health tech start-ups and scale-ups.
• Coordinate access to R&D facilities, academic expertise, and funding opportunities.
• Deliver sector-specific innovation events such as sandpits and hackathons.
• Oversee incubator operations, including space management and client experience.
• Line manage the Incubator Administrator and collaborate across university services.
• Report progress to internal and external governance boards.
• Drive marketing, communications, and business development activities.
• Ensure delivery of KPIs linked to the West Yorkshire Investment Zone funding.

Skills

Marketing

Business engagement

Start-up support

Leadership in innovation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

Leeds Beckett University is seeking a dynamic and visionary Sport Health Tech Incubator Manager to lead a high-profile, regionally funded initiative that positions the university as a national leader in sport and health technology innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver a strategic incubator programme that supports start-ups and scale-ups, drives regional economic growth, and enhances public health outcomes. The role is central to our mission as an anchor institution and aligns with the priorities of the West Yorkshire Investment Zone.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and operational delivery of the Sport Health Tech Incubator.
• Build strategic partnerships with NHS, academia, investors, and policy stakeholders.
• Manage recruitment and support of sport and health tech start-ups and scale-ups.
• Coordinate access to R&D facilities, academic expertise, and funding opportunities.
• Deliver sector-specific innovation events such as sandpits and hackathons.
• Oversee incubator operations, including space management and client experience.
• Line manage the Incubator Administrator and collaborate across university services.
• Report progress to internal and external governance boards.
• Drive marketing, communications, and business development activities.
• Ensure delivery of KPIs linked to the West Yorkshire Investment Zone funding.
  
  

About You

We’re looking for someone with

• 5+ years’ experience in marketing, business engagement, and start-up support.
• Proven leadership in innovation and incubation within sport and/or health sectors.
• Strong understanding of R&D ecosystems and collaborative project delivery.
• Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A strategic mindset with operational delivery expertise.
• A commitment to inclusive innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a vibrant Knowledge Exchange Team within our Research & Enterprise Service, working in a collaborative environment that values creativity, impact, and community engagement. You’ll also contribute to the wider ecosystem including Health Innovation Leeds and benefit from cross-institutional partnerships.

Apply now to be part of a transformative initiative that blends sport, health, and technology to create lasting regional impact.

To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact Natalie Allen (Head of Business Partnerships) at [e-mail] .

Closing date Thursday 18th September 2025 (2359)

Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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