At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive innovation and growth by providing business coaching and strategic support to entrepreneurs.
- Company: Join Oxford Innovation Space, a leader in creating inspiring workspaces for ambitious businesses.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, opportunity to network with industry experts, and contribute to pioneering projects.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to connect with universities and research organisations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on early-stage ventures in a vibrant hub of science and technology.
- Qualifications: Strong business acumen, data-driven mindset, and experience in contract delivery KPIs.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Oxford Innovation Space, we create and manage inspiring workspaces where ambitious businesses can thrive. With over 35 years of experience and a growing network of innovation centres across the UK and Ireland, we support more than 1,000 occupiers across multiple sectors. Harwell Innovation Centre isn’t just a building - it’s a vibrant hub for pioneering science and technology businesses, located at the heart of the world-renowned Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire.
We’re excited to announce a vacancy for a part‑time Innovation Director to join our team and help deliver exceptional service at this state‑of‑the‑art innovation Centre. Harwell provides flexible workspace, expert business support, and access to a thriving community of entrepreneurs and researchers. Together, we play a key role in supporting early‑stage ventures by connecting them with cutting‑edge facilities, national laboratories, and collaborative networks across the Space, HealthTec, and Energy sectors.
This is a part‑time role, working 7.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss suitable working patterns at interview, but flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the business.
What You’ll Be Doing- Provide business coaching, strategic support, and specialist mentoring to centre customers to drive innovation and growth.
- Build a network of business specialists, support associates, and third‑party providers to deliver high‑quality support.
- Collaborate with the Centre team to ensure business support activities contribute to OKRs/KPIs (revenue, occupancy, cost management).
- Work with strategic partners (universities, research organisations) to design and implement initiatives benefiting centre customers.
- Attend Business Support Team meetings, share best practices, and adopt service improvements.
- Data and ROI driven, with a strong understanding of contract delivery KPIs and ability to provide and interpret information in management reports.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a detailed knowledge of the key functions within a business particularly sales.
Innovation Director employer: Oxford Innovation
At Oxford Innovation Space, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture. Our Harwell Innovation Centre offers not only flexible working arrangements but also unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and networking within a vibrant community of innovators. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the science and technology sectors while enjoying the benefits of working in a state-of-the-art facility at the heart of Oxfordshire's innovation landscape.
