Ecosystem Lead

Description:

This new specialist role will play a key part in transforming how Newcastle University optimises its facilities and capabilities to support student and graduate-led innovation and entrepreneurship. We are looking for a passionate individual who is motivated to create an outstanding student experience at Newcastle University.

Newcastle University has an impressive track record of stimulating and supporting student and graduate entrepreneurship, consistently ranking in the top 5 of universities in the sector, based on the combined performance of our student and graduate founded start-ups.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the University’s fourth-generation vision, fostering inclusive innovation, dynamic innovation ecosystems and driving positive socioeconomic transformation. Based in Student Success the post holder will work to surface and strengthen the University’s offer, foster new approaches to partnering - creating a key interface with internal, regional and global partners.

Reporting to the Senior Manager for Entrepreneurship & Start-up the post holder will work closely with key stakeholders including the University’s Business Development and Enterprise Services.

Newcastle University does support a hybrid approach with some remote and some place-based working. As a team, we have a strong on campus presence; following a £4 million pound refurbishment of King’s Gate, students and recent graduates now have access to dedicated co-working space in King’s Gate to launch businesses. The ambition is for this space to foster a vibrant community of founders and provide a key physical interface to the wider internal and external entrepreneurial community.

About You

To be successful in this role you should have experience of working in a Higher Education Institution and demonstrable knowledge of the innovation and entrepreneurship offer at Newcastle University and the wider region.

You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with a wide range of stakeholders and be agile in your approach to emerging needs and trends.