Director Of Innovation

Grade UE10: The minimum salary range for this grade will change from UE10 £66,857 (per annum) to £73,206 (per annum) and is planned to take effect from Spring 2024

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Contract type: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Open ended (permanent)

We are looking to recruit a Director of Innovation for Easter Bush Campus.

The Opportunity:

The post holder will contribute to the development and be responsible for delivery of the Campus Innovation strategy; with key objectives being the creation of an innovation eco-system which fosters and supports commercialisation opportunities within one health approach to Animal bioscience, Agritech and Aquaculture (the 3A sector).

The post holder is responsible for the operational and financial sustainability of the Roslin Innovation Centre (RIC) including recruitment and retention of tenants, as well as managing innovation activities, which foster integration with the wider campus (in line with BBSRC Research and Innovation Campus strategy).

This role will accountable for all business planning and financial management of Roslin Innovation Centre and associated Innovation activities, including the creation of partnerships and securing funding opportunities in order to expand the follow-on space for our innovation tenants. Other duties will include negotiation of service level agreements, marketing and communication, space allocation, lease management, as well as ensuring the RIC branding covers all Campus Innovation activities.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time applications for a four day week post (30 hour per week).

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of business development in a research environment. Experience with a one health approach to Animal biosciences, Agritech and Aquaculture is also desirable.
• Proven experience of leading or contributing to the leadership of a science campus /innovation centre (or equivalent). Demonstrating development via involvement in progressively more demanding relevant work roles.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), with high level of problem solving, negotiation and influencing skills
• Proven project and budget management skills
Experience of working independently, dealing with unforeseen circumstances and problems with confidence to work with multiple and changing priorities in a flexible way.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary starting from £66,857
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Interviews will be held Mid-April 2024