University Accelerator Community Lead

NatWest Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK banking organization seeks a University Accelerator Community Manager to enhance its Accelerator program by driving collaboration within the ecosystem, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting entrepreneurs in achieving their goals. This role involves establishing connections and leveraging partnerships to foster innovation across universities and local communities. The ideal candidate will have experience in building entrepreneurial communities and understanding the UK SME support landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving return on investment through strategic engagement.
• Track record of attracting entrepreneurs through outreach and partnerships.
• Knowledge of the UK entrepreneurial landscape and SME support.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional leadership and ecosystem collaboration.
• Support entrepreneurs in achieving goals and clarify needs.
• Engage with stakeholders and build a collaborative environment.

Skills

Identifying commercial opportunities

Scaling communities

Building relationships

Confidence in communication

Coaching conversations

Using feedback to inform strategy

Understanding financial crime risks

Job description

A leading UK banking organization seeks a University Accelerator Community Manager to enhance its Accelerator program by driving collaboration within the ecosystem, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting entrepreneurs in achieving their goals. This role involves establishing connections and leveraging partnerships to foster innovation across universities and local communities. The ideal candidate will have experience in building entrepreneurial communities and understanding the UK SME support landscape.