Time left to apply End Date: January 13, 2025 (23 days left to apply)
Job requisition id JR3930
Applications must be submitted by: 13-01-2025
Vacancy for Investment Specialist
The investor partnership team is looking to build on the success of previous investor partnership programmes. With almost 150 investor partners, we have been successful in leveraging circa £1.3 billion of private investment alongside and following our grant funding into over 350 businesses. We promise a dynamic role liaising with ambitious companies and investors.
Title:
Investor Specialist Band:
Innovate UK Band 3 (UKRI Ts & Cs) Salary:
From £47,000 gross per annum Reports to:
Senior Investment Specialist Location:
Field based Contract:
Permanent **This post also includes up to 10% Performance Related Pay per annum *Subject to UKRI Pay & Reward Policy Innovate UK recognises the importance of work-life balance and we will be happy to discuss any requests for flexible working arrangements. Job Purpose: To deliver the investor partnership programme. To promote the value of engaging with investors across Innovate UK and the innovation eco-system. To promote the value of Innovate UK and the innovation eco-system to investors. You will be part of a team with responsibility for driving the adoption and delivery of the investor partnerships model to meet the objectives of Innovate UK described in our Plan for Action. You will have responsibility for delivering existing and developing new investor partnership activities through partnerships with a pool of investors and delivery of funding competitions to provide grant funding aligned with investment led by our investor partners. The role includes responsibility for working with relevant Innovate UK Future Economy, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Operations and Finance teams to ensure that programmes meet our objective of supporting SME growth at scale. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Identifying, developing and delivering strategic new opportunities for investor partnership programmes that leverage Innovate UK competition processes to enable investors to invest in innovative SMEs at an earlier stage or in technology areas which are new to them. Presenting and making recommendations to Investor Selection Panels for new investors to join the investor partnership ‘pool’. Delivering investor partnership programmes, recommending new commitments at Funders’ Panels for programmes within Future Economy and other budget areas. Engaging directly with investors and with applicant businesses, developing balanced commercial relationships with senior investors in venture capital, corporate venturing and angel groups and senior leaders in SMEs. Working with Innovate UK’s Future Economy, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Operations and Finance groups to ensure that existing and new investor partnership opportunities are developed and delivered to meet growth at scale and future economy objectives in the Innovate UK Plan for Action. Building effective working relationships within the Innovate UK family and with key investment groups to drive engagement in investor partnership programmes. Delivering an existing portfolio of investor partnership programmes for funding and connecting UK businesses through grant funding for innovation projects together with aligned investment from or led by selected investor partners. Providing visibility and insight into Innovate UK’s investor partnership activities in both public and government forums. Becoming a focal point within Innovate UK on investor partnerships. Supporting with ad-hoc investment-related project work as directed by senior management. Person Specification: (S) – Assessed at shortlisting (I) – Assessed at interview (S&I) – Assessed at both shortlisting and interview Qualifications: The candidate will have specialist knowledge and relevant experience in early stage investment for innovative, technology-led businesses. (S&I) A good degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline. (S) Experience: Essential – Experience, expertise and understanding of the motivations and strategies of public, private and social impact investors. (I) Leading and influencing strategic relationships with a range of internal and external partners, particularly in the investment community. (I) Strategy development and programme delivery, including working with external delivery partners. (S&I) The support available for innovative businesses and how this can be useful at different stages of business growth. (I) Managing programmes of work effectively over long periods, and delivery against tight deadlines. (S&I) Desirable – Interest, background or experience in innovation, business competitiveness and technology policy or delivery. (I) Working in a leadership capacity within leading edge, highly innovative businesses. (I) Skills: Confidence to engage effectively and build relationships quickly with a broad range of stakeholders. (I) Strong written and oral communication skills. (S&I) Excellent interpersonal skills. (I) A strong understanding of the innovation process and its relationship to research, government and investors as well as businesses. (S&I) Travel Requirements: Field-based: There will be a requirement to travel, mostly national, and there is some flexibility in this. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Innovate UK is a diverse workforce of people. We believe that encouraging these differences and drawing the best from them will build a productive environment in which everyone feels valued. Employee Benefits: We offer a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days, flexible working hours, and access to a variety of support networks and discount schemes.
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Investor Specialist Band:
Innovate UK Band 3 (UKRI Ts & Cs) Salary:
From £47,000 gross per annum Reports to:
Senior Investment Specialist Location:
Field based Contract:
Permanent **This post also includes up to 10% Performance Related Pay per annum *Subject to UKRI Pay & Reward Policy Innovate UK recognises the importance of work-life balance and we will be happy to discuss any requests for flexible working arrangements. Job Purpose: To deliver the investor partnership programme. To promote the value of engaging with investors across Innovate UK and the innovation eco-system. To promote the value of Innovate UK and the innovation eco-system to investors. You will be part of a team with responsibility for driving the adoption and delivery of the investor partnerships model to meet the objectives of Innovate UK described in our Plan for Action. You will have responsibility for delivering existing and developing new investor partnership activities through partnerships with a pool of investors and delivery of funding competitions to provide grant funding aligned with investment led by our investor partners. The role includes responsibility for working with relevant Innovate UK Future Economy, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Operations and Finance teams to ensure that programmes meet our objective of supporting SME growth at scale. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Identifying, developing and delivering strategic new opportunities for investor partnership programmes that leverage Innovate UK competition processes to enable investors to invest in innovative SMEs at an earlier stage or in technology areas which are new to them. Presenting and making recommendations to Investor Selection Panels for new investors to join the investor partnership ‘pool’. Delivering investor partnership programmes, recommending new commitments at Funders’ Panels for programmes within Future Economy and other budget areas. Engaging directly with investors and with applicant businesses, developing balanced commercial relationships with senior investors in venture capital, corporate venturing and angel groups and senior leaders in SMEs. Working with Innovate UK’s Future Economy, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Operations and Finance groups to ensure that existing and new investor partnership opportunities are developed and delivered to meet growth at scale and future economy objectives in the Innovate UK Plan for Action. Building effective working relationships within the Innovate UK family and with key investment groups to drive engagement in investor partnership programmes. Delivering an existing portfolio of investor partnership programmes for funding and connecting UK businesses through grant funding for innovation projects together with aligned investment from or led by selected investor partners. Providing visibility and insight into Innovate UK’s investor partnership activities in both public and government forums. Becoming a focal point within Innovate UK on investor partnerships. Supporting with ad-hoc investment-related project work as directed by senior management. Person Specification: (S) – Assessed at shortlisting (I) – Assessed at interview (S&I) – Assessed at both shortlisting and interview Qualifications: The candidate will have specialist knowledge and relevant experience in early stage investment for innovative, technology-led businesses. (S&I) A good degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline. (S) Experience: Essential – Experience, expertise and understanding of the motivations and strategies of public, private and social impact investors. (I) Leading and influencing strategic relationships with a range of internal and external partners, particularly in the investment community. (I) Strategy development and programme delivery, including working with external delivery partners. (S&I) The support available for innovative businesses and how this can be useful at different stages of business growth. (I) Managing programmes of work effectively over long periods, and delivery against tight deadlines. (S&I) Desirable – Interest, background or experience in innovation, business competitiveness and technology policy or delivery. (I) Working in a leadership capacity within leading edge, highly innovative businesses. (I) Skills: Confidence to engage effectively and build relationships quickly with a broad range of stakeholders. (I) Strong written and oral communication skills. (S&I) Excellent interpersonal skills. (I) A strong understanding of the innovation process and its relationship to research, government and investors as well as businesses. (S&I) Travel Requirements: Field-based: There will be a requirement to travel, mostly national, and there is some flexibility in this. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Innovate UK is a diverse workforce of people. We believe that encouraging these differences and drawing the best from them will build a productive environment in which everyone feels valued. Employee Benefits: We offer a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes 30 days’ annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days, flexible working hours, and access to a variety of support networks and discount schemes.
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