Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager (Maternity Cover)
Do you want to shape the future of entrepreneurship at one of the world’s leading universities?
We are seeking an exceptional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager to ensure that Imperial's entrepreneurial community has access to the right expertise and support at the right time; working closely with a talented network of over 170 mentors and experts who support Imperial founders and innovators.
Imperial Enterprise Lab is the front door to entrepreneurship at Imperial College London, building a visible,inclusiveand high-energy community that inspires students,researchersand alumni to explore entrepreneurship, develop their ideas and launch impactful ventures.
What you would be doing
As Innovation & Entrepreneurship Manager you will be responsible for supporting the growth and continued evolution of two flagship initiatives that support Imperial’s entrepreneurial community. You will manage the planning and delivery of Imperial Venture Mentoring (IVM) and oversee the day-to-day operations of Experts-in- Residence (XiR).
You will work closely with the Ventures Team in Enterprise Lab, who help founders grow successful businesses through access to the right expert networks, including investors, resources, training and a peer-to-peer founder community.
What we are looking for
- Experience of working in the area of innovation and entrepreneurship support; supporting early-stage founders.
- Well-developed project management, organisation, and coordination skills with a strong, independently driven delivery focus.
- Strong relationship building skills conducive both to informal team environments as well as formal structures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, listening and written) with experience in customer facing roles, capable of quickly building rapport and the ability to draw out feedback.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to shape entrepreneurshipsupportand impact at a globally recognised university.
- The chance to work with ambitious students, researchers, founders,investorsand partners solving real-world challenges.
- Personal Development budget is provided for each member of the Enterprise Lab team.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including43days’ annual leaveand generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from dayone, generous family leave packages, on-site leisurefacilitiesand cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse,inclusiveand collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .
Further information
Interviews expected week commencing 2nd November 2026.
This is a full-time, fixed term maternity cover up to 12 months. Secondment welcome.
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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
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About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .
Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.
Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.
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