At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and develop social ventures from innovative research projects.
- Company: UCL Ventures Ltd, part of a globally ranked top university.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 31 days holiday, flexible working, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career growth opportunities in a dynamic sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by commercialising groundbreaking research in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree and experience in technology commercialisation; negotiation and communication skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The role is a part-time (0.6 FTE) maternity cover position for 13 months.
About the opportunity
UCL Ventures Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of University College London (UCL), has been successfully generating substantive income and impact for UCL and its partner hospitals for 30 years through the commercialisation of novel research. To support an increasing pipeline of opportunities arising from the UCL research base, we are seeking to recruit a high-quality candidate to the role of Business Manager (Social Ventures) in the Physical Science, Engineering and SHAPE team.
What you’ll be doing
The individual we are seeking will work on the identification, development and commercialisation of a portfolio of projects arising from across the Faculties of Engineering, Arts Humanities, Social & Historical Sciences and Population Health Sciences with a focus on Social Ventures. This role within a leading university research commercialisation company provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with the academic staff of a globally rated Top 10 University, investors, industry and other professionals.
What experience you’ll need
- You will have at minimum a first degree or equivalent and be able to demonstrate experience and success in technology commercialisation.
- Previous university technology transfer or social ventures experience would be helpful but is not essential.
- Experience of writing grant applications and securing translational/innovation funding from UK government, and/or NHS related foundations would be highly beneficial.
- The highly varied nature of the role and navigation of the many potential paths for commercialisation, best suits a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, who has the negotiation, communication and organisational skills necessary to identify and develop early-stage technology commercialisation projects.
- Additionally, having worked within start-up environments or advised on product development and/or growth strategies would be beneficial.
Nice to have skills
- A network in the social venture/social enterprise sector in the UK.
- Experience of selling products/services to NHS Trusts, local councils and/or early years’ providers.
What you’ll get in return for your talents
A competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, generous holiday allowance (31 days & 8 Bank holidays), flexible and hybrid working, private healthcare as well as a defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% contribution from UCL Ventures.
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