Enterprise Advisor

7 months ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

**Job Purpose**-The post holder will also manage a range of support interventions including regular start-up bootcamps, an annual StartUp Factory Weekend, design sprints, monthly WorkshopIT and Freelancer Academy sessions and feed into the continued development of our Summer Company and Summer Workshop programmes.
The Enterprise Advisor will inspire and enthuse a portfolio of early-stage start-up opportunities emerging from the University of Glasgow’s student and alumni communities, supporting their progress through the company formation process and into the growth phase. They will also be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of start-up interventions designed to facilitate and accelerate progress through the start-up process and supporting the businesses located in the Enterprise Hub.
The post will report to the Student and Graduate Enterprise Manager and will involve some evening/weekend hours.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:

1. Act as the first point of contact for all start-up opportunities (excluding spin-out opportunities) emerging from the University of Glasgow student and alumni community, reviewing new client information, and conducting initial client meetings.
3. Develop a rapport with emerging entrepreneurs, ensuring they feel connected into the wider University of Glasgow entrepreneurial ecosystem.
4. Deliver regular start-up bootcamps, design sprints, hackathons etc., designing and delivering content with a view to helping those with early-stage ideas to test and evolve those ideas towards developing an initial business case.
5. Develop new entrepreneurial training materials for delivery via an online platform for entrepreneurs to access on a flexible basis.
6. Encourage pipeline participation, on a case by case basis, in internal and external entrepreneurial competitions (e.g. Converge, ScottishEdge, Santander X UK. Awards).
7. Maintain accurate records of engagement with pipeline of entrepreneurs to enable accurate team reporting of pipeline activity, progress and achievements.
8. Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Colleges, Schools and Professional Services, as well as representatives from the wider Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem and University of Glasgow’s internal support networks to encourage their involvement in start-up activities.
9. Support the promotion of Student and Graduate Enterprise e.g. through provision of information for case studies, social media posts, student society engagement and representing Student and Graduate Enterprise at awareness raising opportunities.
10. Other activities / projects as assigned by the Student and Graduate Enterprise Manager

**Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience**

**Knowledge/Qualifications**

**Essential**
A1 Degree or (equivalent work experience) in a relevant discipline/business area with evidence of continued professional development in an area relevant to the role.
A2 Detailed knowledge and understanding of the student enterprise/ community landscape, with knowledge of the socio-economic landscape in Scotland, the UK and internationally as relevant.
A3 Good knowledge and understanding of the business start-up process and the support ecosystem in Scotland.

**Desirable**
B1 Knowledge of the relevant areas of strategic importance for the University of Glasgow and enterprise education more broadly.
B2 Higher degree or professional qualification in a relevant area.

**Skills**

**Essential**
C1 Confident public speaker, comfortable delivering pitches, presentations, and workshop content.
C2 Good communicator, adept in building relationships with key stakeholders and managing expectations.
C3 Understanding of business idea validation tools, such as Business Model Canvas, and matters surrounding company creation.
C4 Working knowledge of Scotland’s entrepreneurship support network - its components and interaction.
C5 Excellent interpersonal and listening skills and ability to interact effectively with people at different levels within a wide range of companies, public and government organisations, and voluntary organisations.
C6 Proven ability to develop and implement strategy and policy and to translate plans into effective action.
C7 Ability to think strategically, innovatively, critically and analytically.
C8 Self-starter with the ability to generate ideas, exercise initiative and to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
C9 High level of oral and written communication including the ability to write for various publications.
C10 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments (some evening and weekend work required).
C11 Strong organisational skills with the ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously.
C12 Ability to work effectively under pressure.

**Desirable**
D1 Demonstrable project management skills.
D2 Effective team management skills.

**Experience**

**Essential**
E1 Experience of working with start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs as

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