The Growth Company’s (GC) Business Growth Hub (BGH) are excited to offer an opportunity for a Commercialisation Specialist to join our team, delivering expert support to businesses across Greater Manchester. In this role, you will provide high-quality, specialist innovation advice to help businesses scale and grow through research, development, and commercialisation.
You’ll work closely with SMEs across key sectors, supporting them to overcome technical and innovation challenges, develop new products and services, and access funding and collaboration opportunities. This is a highly engaging role where you will play a key part in driving innovation-led growth across the region.
BGH supports businesses across Greater Manchester with expert advice on funding, innovation, people, sales and sustainability. We provide tailored support to meet the needs of each business at every stage of its growth journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong business and innovation networks, focusing on client engagement and business development.
- Assess client eligibility and suitability, ensuring alignment with programme criteria.
- Conduct in-depth discussions with clients to understand complex innovation challenges and translate these into detailed technical project briefs.
- Undertake comprehensive business diagnostics to identify barriers, opportunities and innovation needs.
- Develop innovation and commercialisation plans, providing strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Broker connections between businesses and relevant support services, including universities, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) and the wider innovation ecosystem.
- Support businesses to access innovation funding, including Innovate UK, the Flexible Finance Fund and other investment opportunities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders across the innovation landscape.
About You:
- Strong experience supporting businesses with innovation, growth, or commercialisation activities.
- Background in the private sector, ideally with experience in product or service development from concept through to market.
- Experience working with SMEs and understanding the challenges associated with growth and innovation.
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), ideally in a relevant business or technical discipline.
- Proven ability to deliver business diagnostics, advisory support, and development plans.
- Strong understanding of innovation funding, R&D processes, and collaboration opportunities.
- Commercially aware, with the ability to provide credible and practical advice to businesses.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage a varied and demanding workload.
Skills Required:
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong business development and account management capability.
- Ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable plans.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective project management and organisational skills.
- Competent in using CRM systems and managing data accurately.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong networking skills and ability to build collaborative partnerships.
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Commercialisation Specialist in Manchester employer: The Growth Company
The Growth Company is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about driving economic impact in Greater Manchester. With a focus on employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while working alongside a dedicated team committed to showcasing the region as a premier destination for business and investment. Join us to be part of meaningful events that not only elevate your career but also contribute to the community's prosperity.
