Venture Builder Incubator Programme Manager

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), we welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours or flexible working patterns.

We also support hybrid working on a non-contractual basis, offering a blend of home and on-site working to help you balance work and life effectively.

This role is a fixed term position until early September 2027 with the possibility of extension.

The salary for this post is Grade 8 £48,137 to £58,379 per annum.

The experience and qualities we are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering successful innovation/entrepreneurial support Programmes

Experience of delivering entrepreneurship activities in a Higher Education setting (ideally for student/PhD programmes) and supporting research created founders.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of startup business growth and digital development issues & solutions

• Experience of being a Founder (successful or otherwise) or involved in a start-up/scale up company.

Excellent communication and presentation skills – thought leadership experience.

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At Edinburgh Innovations (EI), our culture is built on three core values: Collaborative, P rogressive and I nnovative.

We believe the best results come from working together, sharing ideas, and supporting one another.

We’re always looking forward, embracing change, challenging assumptions, and pushing boundaries to grow.

Innovation is at the heart of what we do, encouraging creativity and fresh thinking at every level of the business.

If you thrive in a team-driven environment that values bold ideas and continuous improvement, you’ll fit right in.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

At EI we celebrate diversity in all its forms and actively seek to create a team that reflects the communities around us.