Innovation Adviser, SETsquared Scale-Up Programme: University of Surrey

Innovation Strategy

The University of Surrey is a global University with a world-class research profile, an enterprising spirit and prestigious business links that reflect our innovative and forward-thinking approach. 

The University of Surrey has funding from the Research England Connecting Capability Fund as part of the SETsquared Scale-Up Programme. Please see the link below for more details regarding the programme. SETsquared is a world-leading university-business network, directly linked to the research talent and expertise of six partner universities – Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey. The Scale-Up Programme supports innovative, ambitious businesses to grow rapidly by linking them with the academic expertise of the partner universities. The role is full-time but part-time working or job share may be considered. The role is fixed-term until 30/6/2023, however, if funding can be identified there may be an opportunity to extend the successful candidate beyond this timeframe.  

 https://www.setsquared.co.uk/programme/scale-up-programme/

As the Innovation Advisor for the SETsquared Scale-Up Programme for the University of Surrey, you will be the facilitator and engager between University of Surrey academic researchers and small and medium sized businesses in the SETsquared Scale-Up Programme, securing funded collaborative research and innovation projects.

To do this you need to have excellent bid management, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.  We would like to hear from you if you have the following:

• Relevant experience of co-writing and managing successful business led research and innovation applications, in particular Innovate UK funded applications
• Relevant experience in facilitating academic/industry collaborations
• Experience of delivery and credibility within an industry-university interface role

You will report into the Business Enterprise Programmes team within the Innovation Strategy Directorate, which is part of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research & Innovation portfolio.

For informal enquiries please contact Jenny Ritchie via email: j.a.ritchie@surrey.ac.uk.

The closing date for this post is midnight, Sunday 6th March 2022 with interviews to be held mid-March 2022