Bruntwood SciTech is creating a network of innovation districts across the country, owning and managing the largest portfolio of science and technology assets in the UK with locations in Birmingham, Cambridge, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Cheshire.
We create the right life sciences ecosystems for business to form, grow and scale, providing access to talent, finance, mentorship, growth programmes, business support and shared science services. We curate our campuses to enable strategic collaboration between businesses and the public sector, corporates and the NHS.
Job purpose:
As part of the Innovation Services team and reporting to Bruntwood SciTech’s Director of Life Sciences, you will work jointly between Bruntwood SciTech and the Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA). This is a critical role in the establishment of a new life science cluster and innovation ecosystem in the region and you will be responsible for working closely with regional stakeholders and managing the delivery of innovation programmes, initiatives & events for life science businesses in Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA) and Birmingham Health & Innovation Campus (BHIC).
Phase 1 of BHIC will be home to the Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA), a business innovation facility which will bring entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups together with the next generation of academic and clinical leaders, creating unique opportunities to commercialise ideas and accelerate the rapid development of cutting-edge therapies and technologies. PHTA will provide innovators and small enterprises with access to the expertise, resources and infrastructure to enable translation of healthcare innovations – including phase I to III clinical trials and real-world evaluation.
This will involve coordinating a vibrant and sustainable community of life science organisations. Your primary role will be to scope, set up, launch and successfully deliver each initiative & event, with the support and direction of the Director of Life Sciences, Head of Innovation, and the CEO of the PHTA.
What will you be doing:
- Reporting to the Director of Life Sciences and working jointly across Bruntwood SciTech and the PHTA, you will help to shape, deliver and take the lead on a bespoke innovation and business support events programme across Birmingham Health & Innovation Campus .
- Create initiatives and communities to mobilise the campus .
- Map out capabilities across the University of Birmingham to facilitate access for BHIC companies.
- Manage stakeholders expectations internally, externally and within the University of Birmingham.
- Collaborate with marketing to define the promotion of each new programme and event, and manage applications and participation.
- Lead on reporting and managing performance of programmes for Bruntwood SciTech and PHTA.
- Assist entrepreneurs to connect with other technical organisations within the region and across the UK, including the wider Bruntwood SciTech network of sites.
- Represent the voice of the community within the campus and build in effective feedback processes.
- Enable the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator program across BHIC and PHTA as appropriate.
- Develop strategy for showcasing BHIC and PHTA across the Bruntwood SciTech network.
- Work closely with marketing functions regarding the launch of BHIC in 2023.
- Closely manage costs and budgets to ensure that we maximise both time and value.
- Be an active member of the PHTA and Bruntwood SciTech Innovation Services team.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience managing stakeholders across multiple businesses, as well as internally.
- Experience managing multiple projects at once with varied timeframes, expectations and budgets.
- The ability to plan and deliver events and networking.
- Evidence of a keen interest in science and innovation.
- Experience working with start-ups and disruptors would be highly advantageous.
- The ability to be autonomous.
- A keen inquisitive mind to think creatively and diversify your approach to suit different businesses.
- Excellent networking skills and able to manage ongoing relationships.
- Demonstrate a natural ability and personality that will build and maintain personal credibility with client and partner relationships.
We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:
- 25 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too.
- 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you.
- Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us.
- Free Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too.
- Life assurance cover for all colleagues.
- Up to 8% matched pension scheme.
- Discounts & cashback at leading retailers.
- Enhanced maternity - 26 weeks fully paid leave
- Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill
There’s more to discover on our website as well as all the pioneering developments and projects we have ongoing.
In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £25m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.
We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email talent@bruntwood.co.uk for an update.
When developing our communities, we pursue local partnerships which focus on harnessing talent and creating equal working opportunities for people from all different backgrounds. Doing this internally is just part of the picture — we also help our customers to create diverse workforces and benefit the community by growing in a socially-responsible way.
Our ambition is to make Bruntwood a truly diverse and inclusive place to work, reflective of the communities we live and work in. To help us to achieve this we encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people, and those who are neurodiverse. Join us and you’ll be part of our journey to creating something even better, for our customers and ourselves.
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