We are seeking an innovative and strategic thinker with strong relationship building skills for the role of Innovation Director based at our new centre in Bolton. The Wellsprings Innovation Centre is being delivered thanks to Government support, and the finished development will help bring high quality jobs to Bolton and provide affordable, modern and flexible co-working and office space within the town centre. As the Innovation Director, you will provide pragmatic, high quality strategic business coaching and innovation support to businesses based in the centre, with the objective of enabling business growth, innovation development and commercial success. We provide a great environment for our customers: fledgling and small businesses which are supported in their growth plans in a centrally located, flexible and inspirational environment.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in business; either working at senior director level within large corporates or as a small business owner themselves. Whilst direct experience of providing quality business coaching to early-stage businesses is favourable; we would consider candidates with the inherent skills and aptitude to develop this capability within the role. However, crucial to being successful in this role will be the ability to build relevant business, investment and innovation networks for the centres, and to proactively drive the benefits of collaborative working. More specifically, the Innovation Director will be responsible for delivering on several targets relating to business growth and development and innovation activity.
This is a part-time role, working 18.75 hrs per week. We are happy to discuss suitable working patterns at interview, but flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the business.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The Wellsprings Innovation Director will co-ordinate the provision of business support for businesses/customers with the objective of enabling business growth, innovation development and commercial success by:
Personal Competences:
What’s in it for you?
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If you think you could be a great member of team and would like an exciting opportunity in return, then this is the role you have been looking for – click ‘apply’ today to become our new Innovation Director or to find out more information about the role. We would love to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we would advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Oxford Innovation Space | £50,000 per annum | Bolton |