ABOUT US

UCL is a diverse community of over 50,000 students and 18,000 staff, consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the world. Our research changes lives, in areas from global health to climate.
The Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement) portfolio (RIGE) brings together research, innovation, enterprise, and global engagement under one umbrella. RIGE supports and empowers UCL’s community, connecting our students and researchers with external partners to transform lives for the better.
UCL Innovation & Enterprise is central to UCL’s ambition to change the world for the better and plays a vital role in our mission to tackle the great global challenges of our time. We work with students, staff, and external partners to encourage a spirit of enterprise, create links with the outside world, and accelerate UCL’s innovation and impact.
Innovation & Enterprise. the Strategic Innovation Partnerships (SIP) High Growth SMEs cluster drives engagement with innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a range of programmes, including the Innovate UK Business Growth service. This service is part of the UK’s national investment in pioneering businesses that fuel economic growth. It is publicly funded and available to all high-potential innovation-driven SMEs, including Innovate UK grant winners.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER OR SUPPORTING STATEMENT ADDRESSING THE CRITERIA SET OUT IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

For questions about the role or the application process, please contact Rachel Dargan, Senior Recruiter for RIGE. For questions about the role, please contact Jonathan Grinbaud, Programme Manager: Innovation & Growth Services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Ecosystem Innovation & Growth Specialist to play a key role in supporting high-growth innovative SMEs in London. You will identify ambitious businesses with the potential to scale, assess their needs, and deliver tailored support to help them secure the strategic funding and finance required to realise their growth potential.
Working as part of a team of Innovation & Growth Specialists, you will collaborate with partners across the innovation ecosystem - including accelerators, launchpads, and other regional clusters - to drive the Innovate UK “Place” agenda. You will build and manage a portfolio of clients, helping them connect with opportunities, investors, and networks that will accelerate their journey to scale both in the UK and internationally.
The role is dynamic and outward-facing, involving workshops, events, and occasional national or international travel. You will also work closely with colleagues across UCL and Innovate UK to ensure our services reach and positively impact the businesses that can make the greatest contribution to innovation-led economic growth.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc