Ecosystem Programme Manager, Enterprise Hub

Posted: 03/02/2023 15:27

Salary: Up to £36,360 per annum

Location: London

Level: Managerial

Deadline: 26/02/2023 23:59

Hours: 36.25

Benefits: Excellent

Job Type: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for three exceptional Programme Managers to join our new Enterprise Hub Ecosystem team.

The role(s)

We believe the solutions to today’s most complex economic and social challenges lie in the minds of the brightest engineering and technology entrepreneurs. In the Enterprise Hub, we help turn ideas into reality by providing a unique package of funding, training, networking and mentoring from the nation’s leading engineers and entrepreneurs, but we don’t take a penny in return. 

And we go one step further, we believe that through delivery of tailored, impactful, and bespoke activities for our alumni community, we can continue to support them to reach their full potential and act to convene our unrivalled networks to support the wider UK innovation ecosystem.

We are recruiting for three new Ecosystem Manager roles:

• Ecosystem Manager, Climate and Sustainability
• Ecosystem Manager, Health and Resilience
• Ecosystem Manager, Digital and Physical Infrastructure

The Ecosystem Managers will be aligned to one of three key thematic areas (or verticals) and will each have responsibility for overseeing the work and stakeholders relevant to the area. These new roles willbe fundamental in shaping and driving a new, best-in-class, programme of activities and events, and initiatives, to engage and support our incredible founders/CEOs/C-suite executives all working at the cutting-edge of technology and innovation. 

The roles offer a high degree of autonomy and responsibility for owning the strategy, delivery, and key results for their vertical. This includes shaping a programme of high-quality events and activities, engaging with our community members to build strong relationships and identifying needs to offer tangible support opportunities. 

The successful candidates will join a collaborative, enthusiastic and mission-driven Enterprise Hub team, and form an important part of a new Ecosystem sub-team. We are passionate and committed to expanding our reach and maximising the impact we can make. These roles will be integral to helping us achieve this. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates who are skilled programme managers who have experience in community engagement and an understanding of innovation and the potential needs and challenges of start-ups, scale ups and spin outs. The candidates will also have experience, or a strong interest, in either Climate and Sustainability, Health and Resilience and/or Digital and Physical Infrastructure. 

You will be an effective communicator, with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders and build strong, lasting and credible relationships. You will have demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, keeping them on track independently while working collaboratively with a wider team. You will be a self-starter, balancing creativity and vision, to help create practical and meaningful action. 

We encourage candidates with transferable skills from other sectors, backgrounds or roles, to apply. We are an innovative and creative group of individuals, and we want to hear what you could bring to the role. 

Who are we?

The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age. 

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?

We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.

We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team – is this you?

Company Benefits

The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits including:

• BUPA cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Regular social activities
• Independent Financial Advice
• Generous holiday allowance
• Non-contributory pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development.

Location

Our light, spacious offices are based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline 2 days a week in the office. 

These roles will require attendance to events on an ad hoc basis as well. 

How to apply/Interview process

As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest in this role and how you fit the experience, knowledge, and skills profile.

Interviews will be held virtually w/c 6 March 2023.

Closing date for applications is 11:59pm 26 February 2023.

If you would like to know more, please download the role profile:

• Ecosystem Manager, Climate and Sustainability
• Ecosystem Manager, Health and Resilience
• Ecosystem Manager, Digital and Physical Infrastructure

To find out more and to apply, please visit our website at www.raeng.org.uk/careers