Description

Innovate UK Business Connect is on the lookout for a results-driven individual with a technical background in industrial decarbonisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a full-time, permanent position within our dedicated Clean Energy and Built Environment team.

Our team is at the forefront of driving the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. We partner with businesses and innovators across the energy and built environment sectors, accelerating the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies that facilitate the transition to Net Zero. We cover various technical areas, including energy systems, renewable energy generation, nuclear energy, energy distribution and storage, industrial decarbonisation, modern construction techniques, sustainable building practices, and large-scale infrastructure.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering programs that support the development and deployment of technologies that will to support UK manufacturing sectors to decarbonise. We’re looking for a team player who excels in interpersonal interactions, collaborating with colleagues across various sector teams and different parts of the innovation ecosystem. With exceptional communication skills, you should feel confident engaging with a wide array of stakeholders from industry, research, and government, ideally bringing some existing contacts within these groups. Strong organisational abilities and project management abilities are also desirable.

The ideal candidate will possess a technical background with expertise in industrial decarbonisation:

energy efficiency (e.g. waste heat recovery, process optimisation)
resource efficiency (e.g. materials, water, end of life)
fuel switching or process equipment (e.g. electrification, hydrogen, geothermal)
industrial heating and cooling as a system, including thermal storage
carbon capture

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, within IUK Business Connect, Innovate UK and relevant government departments and devolved administrations.
Maintain a vibrant and engaged community of innovators UK developing technology for industrial decarbonisation.
Identify how technology can support industrial and manufacturing sites to decarbonise.
Work directly with companies facilitating new connections and collaborations as well as providing access to funding and investment opportunities.
Identify critical areas of significance for the UK economy, such as specific technologies or emerging sectors within decarbonisation.
Organise key programme activities and events relevant to industry sectors or strategic technologies.
Connect with, maintain relationships and regularly present to trade associations related to target manufacturing sectors.
Develop content for disseminating information to increase awareness and knowledge in target audiences
Deliver key business metrics as agreed with the line manager, track progress, and capture outcomes and success stories.
Engage with Innovate UK Business Connect to stimulate collaboration across sectors and support colleagues.
Seek out new opportunities that can support specific projects and future initiatives.
Undertake necessary administrative duties including the timely completion of accurate reports, KPI capture and expenses.

Experience & Skills

Essential Experience

Degree level or equivalent technical background in industrial decarbonisation
Experience in stakeholder engagement
Experience in written and verbal technical communication
Existing network of contacts within the manufacturing industries
Experience in project management

Desirable Experience

Demonstrably active and engaged within the innovation and sector landscape
Awareness of government policies, research, and innovation strategies
Experience networking across multiple technology areas

Skills

Adaptability and openness to work in new emerging business areas and across other relevant business sectors
Results oriented and demonstrated delivery capability including for complex projects
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently and build effective relationships
Team player with good relationship building and influencing skills; enjoys working in a collaborative manner in an open, honest, and diverse environment
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, explaining complicated matters simply.
High level of IT literacy
Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and inspire others to partner and collaborate, internally and externally
Ability to look continuously for opportunities for improvement and to develop strategies for change to influence and shape the future direction of activities.

Benefits & how to apply

Salary £48,685 to £52,000 pa
28 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank and public holidays
Enhanced Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Wider Wallet employee benefits high street discounts scheme
Opportunities for continuous professional development as part of our Talent & Development Programme

This advert will close on Sunday 1st June.

First stage interviews will be held online w/c 16th June.

Second stage interviews will be held in person w/c 30th June.

Please apply by submitting a tailored cover letter outlining your suitability with specifics relating to the requirements of the role, and your CV outlining your experience.

Applicants must have the existing and ongoing right to work in the UK without restrictions as sponsorship for visas is not provided. Unfortunately, owing to the high number of applications received, we can only provide feedback to applicants selected for interview.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@iukbc.org.uk.

Innovate UK Business Connect strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of colour, LGBTQ+ community, women, disabled people, people of any age or family status. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to removing barriers for individuals with conditions, illnesses or disabilities and we will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, and in their future role.

If you would like to request any reasonable adjustment, for any part of the recruitment process (including application), please let us know by emailing recruitment@iukbc.org.uk

About Innovate UK Business Connect

We connect ideas, people, and communities to drive innovation that changes lives.

Innovation is complex. The journey from idea to market is not straightforward and requires a diverse range of know-how, investment, market knowledge and research. Innovate UK Business Connect exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions.

The future holds both challenges and opportunities. We are passionate about working with innovative businesses to overcome these challenges and shape the opportunities and solutions that follow.

Our vision is to create a network of innovators so powerful its ideas will change the world.

While business is at the heart of our work, our diverse connections span government, funders, research and the third sector. This unrivalled overview and connectivity enable us to be a trusted guide through a complex global landscape of research, development, and innovation.

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