Knowledge Transfer Manager - Low Carbon Energy

Innovate UK Business Connect is on the lookout for a creative, personable, and results-driven individual with a technical background in low carbon energy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a full-time, permanent position within our dedicated Clean Energy and Built Environment team. We are looking for a senior leader in the renewable energy sector that is passionate about supporting innovators to develop their technology.

Our team is at the forefront of driving the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. We partner with businesses and innovators across the energy and built environment sectors, accelerating the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies that facilitate the transition to Net Zero. We cover various technical areas, including energy systems, renewable energy generation, nuclear energy, energy distribution and storage, industrial decarbonisation, modern construction techniques, sustainable building practices, and large-scale infrastructure.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering programs that support the development and deployment of technologies that will support UK manufacturing sectors to decarbonise. We’re looking for a team player who excels in interpersonal interactions, collaborating with colleagues across various sector teams, different parts of the innovation ecosystem and is excited to share their knowledge expertise across the team and organisations. With exceptional communication skills, you should feel confident engaging with a wide array of stakeholders on a technical level from industry, research, and government, ideally bringing some existing contacts within these groups. Strong organisational abilities and project management abilities are also desirable.

The ideal candidate will possess a technical background with expertise and a network in one or more of the following areas:

• Offshore wind
• Onshore wind
• Nuclear Fission
• Fusion Energy

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, within IUK Business Connect, Innovate UK and relevant government departments and devolved administrations.
• Maintain a vibrant and engaged community of innovators in the UK developing technology for industrial decarbonisation.
• Identify where there are innovation opportunities across the low carbon energy theme and provide insight and shaping which is needed.
• Work directly with companies facilitating new connections and collaborations as well as providing access to funding and investment opportunities.
• Identify critical areas of significance for the UK economy, such as emerging technologies or innovation that can support the UK’s low carbon energy sector.
• Organise key programme activities and events relevant to industry sectors or strategic technologies.
• Connect with and maintain relationships with large organisations developing operations across low carbon energy.
• Develop content for disseminating information to increase awareness and knowledge in target audiences.
• Deliver key business metrics as agreed with the line manager, track progress, and capture outcomes and success stories.
• Engage with Innovate UK Business Connect to stimulate collaboration across sectors and support colleagues.
• Seek out new opportunities that can support specific projects and future initiatives.
• Undertake necessary administrative duties including the timely completion of accurate reports, KPI capture and expenses.
• Be a senior leader within the team, supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and developing strategic initiatives with the line manager.

Qualifications:

• Degree level or equivalent technical background in renewable energy or nuclear sectors.
• Experience in senior stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in written and verbal technical communication.
• Existing network of contacts within renewable energy or nuclear sectors.
• Experience in knowledge sharing across sectors.
• Experience of working with innovators.
• Demonstrably active and engaged within the innovation and sector landscape.
• Awareness of government policies, research, and innovation strategies.
• Experience networking across multiple technology areas.
• Experience in project management.

Skills:

• Adaptability and openness to work in new emerging business areas and across other relevant business sectors.
• Outcomes oriented and demonstrated delivery capability including for complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently and build effective relationships.
• Team player with good relationship building and influencing skills; enjoys working in a collaborative manner in an open, honest, and diverse environment.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, explaining complicated matters simply.
• High level of IT literacy.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and inspire others to partner and collaborate, internally and externally.
• Ability to look continuously for opportunities for improvement and to develop strategies for change to influence and shape the future direction of activities.

About Innovate UK Business Connect:

We connect ideas, people, and communities to drive innovation that changes lives. Innovation is complex. The journey from idea to market is not straightforward and requires a diverse range of know-how, investment, market knowledge and research. Innovate UK Business Connect exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions.

The future holds both challenges and opportunities. We are passionate about working with innovative businesses to overcome these challenges and shape the opportunities and solutions that follow. Our vision is to create a network of innovators so powerful its ideas will change the world.

While business is at the heart of our work, our diverse connections span government, funders, research and the third sector. This unrivalled overview and connectivity enable us to be a trusted guide through a complex global landscape of research, development, and innovation.

This role is Grade 4 with a salary of £50,267 to £55,000 pa, 28 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank and public holidays, Enhanced Pension Plan, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and Opportunities for continuous professional development as part of our Talent & Development Programme.

This advert will close on Thursday 19th February. First stage interviews will be held w/c 2nd March. Second stage interviews will be held in person in our London office on Tuesday 17th March and Wednesday 18th March.

Please apply by submitting a tailored cover letter outlining your suitability with specifics relating to the requirements of the role, and your CV outlining your experience. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK without restrictions as sponsorship for visas is not provided. Unfortunately, owing to the high number of applications received, we can only provide feedback to applicants selected for interview.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the Recruitment Team by email to recruitment@iukbc.org.uk.

Innovate UK Business Connect strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of colour, LGBTQ+ community, women, disabled people, people of any age or family status. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to removing barriers for individuals with conditions, illnesses or disabilities and we will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, and in their future role. If you would like to request any reasonable adjustment, for any part of the recruitment process (including application), please let us know by emailing recruitment@iukbc.org.uk.