Innovation Growth Expert

9 hours ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom OI Advice Full time
About the Role

Oxford Innovation Advice is seeking a highly skilled Innovation and Growth Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Business Growth Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting SMEs to accelerate their journey to grow and scale.

Main Responsibilities
  • Identify ambitious innovation-oriented SMEs with the potential to scale and provide relevant strategic funding and finance support for investment readiness.
  • Assess and understand the companies' needs and connect them with the people and opportunities that will accelerate their growth.
  • Act as a 'go-to' resource for clients from the Innovate UK Launchpads and other regional clusters and accelerators.
  • Maintain a strong connection with the national Innovate UK Business Growth 'invest-ability' pathway and the Innovate UK Scaleup Programme.
  • Work with Innovate UK colleagues, British Business Bank regional colleagues, and intermediaries to reinforce the close cooperation that enables clients to navigate the local innovation, investment, and growth support environment.
  • Deliver, facilitate, and attend workshops and events to promote client success and the impact of Innovate UK Business Growth.
Requirements
  • A senior professional with experience of growing their own business or working in a senior position in a corporate or ambitious SME environment.
  • Experience of implementing finance strategies and fund raising.
  • Experience/understanding of private and public capital markets, IPOs, M&A, etc.
  • Good awareness of the benefits of using debt, equity, grants, and leveraging multiple support schemes.
  • Well-connected and networked with an extensive book of contacts.
  • Self-motivated and results-driven with a meticulous focus on quality.
  • A strong project and time manager with concomitant communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
What We Offer
  • Competitive basic salary.
  • Contributory pension scheme with up to 5% matching contributions.
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days.
  • Flexible benefits options, including private health and dental schemes for individuals and their dependents.
  • Access to a wide range of discounts, including high street favourites and holiday providers.
  • Work from home, coupled with flexible working.
  • Access to 26 Oxford Innovation offices around the UK.

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