Innovation Manager- 12 Month FTC

at  Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

What will I do?

• Support the ORE Catapult Senior Innovation Manager and Senior Management Team in delivering their business plan objectives, technically, commercially and with vision
• Identify and develop high quality projects and programmes through collaborations and funding applications that deliver a revenue stream and develop capability for the ORE Catapult
• Assist with the development of written deliverables such as internal research and business plans, external technology foresight roadmaps and conference presentations
• Identify and support development of commercialisation opportunities for ORE Catapult products and services.
• Contribute to development of the business through improvements to innovation management processes.
• Ensure compliance with the governance processes of the ORE Catapult.
• Establish strong links with the ORE Catapult partners (industry and academic)

What are we looking for?

• Degree or equivalent experience, ideally in a science, engineering or business discipline
• Understanding of the Offshore Energy Sector
• Understanding of public and private sector funding models
• Excellent report writing for internal and external publication
• Strong data gathering skills through consultation, questionnaires and workshops
• Ability to collate, assess and analyse industry priorities and other data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What personal qualities do I need to have?

• Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills
• Confidence working with internal and external stakeholders
• Influencing, negotiating and communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Critical thinking, reflection and continuous improvement mindset

What do we offer?

• Salary up to £38k, depending on proven ability and experience
• Hybrid role with flexibility to work in the office and at home
• 38 days holidays including flexible bank holidays and option to buy 5 days extra
• Pension, annual bonus, life assurance and health care scheme as standard
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Electric vehicle and bike2work salary sacrifice schemes
• Open working environment with great potential for career progression and options for Learning and Development
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and a range of diversity groups and networks, including Inclusion and Diversity, STEM and LGBTQ+
• Refer a Friend scheme paying £1500

ORE Catapult understands the importance of ensuring everyone can be heard, valued, is able to put forward ideas and feels part of something bigger. In a company like ours, that’s always pushing boundaries on innovation, we believe diversity of our people is key to getting a range of ideas, points of view and different perspectives that ultimately ensures our success as a business. We value applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds or protected characteristics, e.g. gender, sexual orientation, race etc. and will make any reasonable adjustments required. We also understand that some candidates tend to apply only when they tick every box of the criteria stated on an advert. If you don’t tick every box but do feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we’d encourage you to still go ahead and make an application.
ORE Catapult values are Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation and Integrity.