At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the operational delivery and growth of ICURe programmes across the Central Belt Region.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at the University of Warwick, fostering innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, flexible working, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on regional innovation and support emerging research projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in university commercialisation and strong influencing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 67468 - 67468 £ per year.
Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department: Innovation
Position Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027
Salary: £58,225 to £67,468 per annum
About the Role
The ICURe Regional Hub Manager – Operations will act as the lead coordinator for the operational delivery and growth of the ICURe programmes across the Central Belt Region (covering Mid/North Wales, The Midlands, and East of England).
Responsibilities
- Lead the day‑to‑day coordination of operational aspects involved in the establishment of a network of regional ICURe Hubs, including stakeholder engagement, programme delivery, improving communications/marketing strategies, and supporting the Regional Hub Manager – Strategy on the development and monitoring of long‑term strategy and planning.
- Work closely with Innovate UK senior leadership to align planned activity with the strategic research, innovation, and skills priorities of Innovate UK and UKRI, and identify and scope out new business development opportunities in partnership with the Regional Hub Manager – Strategy.
- Widen participation and increase the equality and diversity of the ICURe programme particularly amongst smaller research and regionally focused institutions.
- Develop cost‑effective strategies to drive positive change, increase the visibility and accessibility of the ICURe programmes and drive the support for these activities, with a strong focus on identifying and surfacing potential research projects that can lead to high‑growth spin‑outs.
- Identify and develop linkages across regional hubs both internally and externally, seeking to identify areas of collaborative working and develop areas of mutual commercial benefit.
- Deputise for the senior Innovate UK programme leadership as required, making decisions on day‑to‑day project level direction.
- Curate the teams emerging from our programmes to provide support from their local innovation ecosystems and national schemes such as the Local Partnership Innovation Fund.
- Cover recruitment onto ICURe and support thereafter and requires a highly credible, experienced university commercialisation practitioner with strong influencing skills.
What We Offer
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Access to flexible working arrangements.
- Proud to be a Living Wage employer.
ICURe Regional Hub Manager - Operations (111573-0526) in Coventry employer: University of Warwick
At the University of Warwick, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As an ICURe Regional Hub Manager, you will benefit from a generous holiday allowance, a robust pension scheme, and excellent opportunities for professional development, all while contributing to meaningful projects that drive regional growth and inclusivity. Our commitment to work/life balance and flexible working arrangements ensures that you can thrive both personally and professionally in a supportive environment.
