Ecosystem Innovation Growth Specialist

6 days ago

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

Oxford Innovation Advice is seeking a highly skilled Ecosystem Innovation Growth Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving economic prosperity by helping SMEs innovate 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.
  • Connect companies with the people and opportunities that will accelerate their growth both in the UK and internationally.
  • Act as a 'go-to' resource for clients from the Innovate UK Launchpads and through referrals for Freeports and other regional clusters and accelerators.
  • Maintain a strong connection with and support the development of 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 close cooperation and enable 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.
Desirable Skills
  • Experience of commercializing and launching new innovations.
  • Capable of helping clients accelerate entry into new markets.
  • Understand what is required to help SMEs meet the requirements of large companies and their supply chains.
  • Exceptional networking, business development, and sales skills.
  • A good understanding of structuring businesses for successful growth, e.g., group structures.
About OI Advice

Oxford Innovation Advice is a dynamic and fast-growing company where a culture of constant innovation and mutual respect delivers bottom-line results from within a stimulating and challenging working environment. Part of SQW Group, our sister divisions provide flexible office space for start-up and growing technology companies, Angel investment networks, and co-investment fund management, plus public policy and economic development consultancy services in the UK, Europe, and Asia.

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