Description:
We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Programme Manager, Entrepreneur Development, forming an important part of the wider Change Makers team and the Change Makers for Ventures programme. As the Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the development and operational delivery of a portfolio of high-quality Masterclass events for founders and founding teams of deep tech chemistry ventures.
Our flagship venture programme, Change Makers for Ventures, offers a unique package of support for founders and founding teams of eligible deep tech chemistry ventures. This offer includes access to the following core elements of support: 1. deep tech chemistry mentors, 2. masterclasses, 3. peer networks, 4. investment support and 5. professional services support.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, deliver and continually improve a portfolio of high quality Masterclass events for founders of deep tech chemistry ventures.
- Engage with Change Makers ventures to understand their challenges and needs, and plan Masterclasses accordingly.
- Ensure the Masterclass programme is relevant, impactful, and inclusive.
- Build relationships with leaders in the Change Makers ecosystem i.e., entrepreneurs, investors, innovation partners and identify the best-in-class thinkers as Masterclass speakers.
- Create proposals for new Masterclasses programmes
- Negotiate, schedule and contract individuals to deliver the pipeline of Masterclasses that address the entrepreneurial needs identified.
- Contribute expertise to our joint agendas with the Policy and Influence, Inclusion and Diversity and Strategic Partnerships teams.
Requirements:
- Educated to degree level or higher in chemistry or a science-related field.
- A good understanding of the needs of STEMM-based innovation-led startups and scaleups, ideally gained through working within such companies or in an incubator, accelerator, or scale-up support environment.
- Demonstrable business development and engagement skills.
- A good understanding of the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including startups, investors, funding bodies, industry, science parks and other stakeholders.
- Experience of planning and delivering online and in-person events, including training events.
- An ability to prioritise, cope with pressure and ambiguity, self-motivated and well organised.
- Good collaborator; willing to share ideas and offer solutions to problems