Innovation Fellow

5 days ago

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Teesside University Full time

**Salary**

£43,482 - £48,822

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Package**

Fixed Term until 30/09/2029

**Date posted**

15/10/2025

**Job reference**

T02282

**Join Us as an Innovation Fellow**

Are you ready to make a real impact through research and innovation? Teesside University is offering an exciting opportunity for talented individuals to join our team as Innovation Fellows, working at the forefront of industry collaboration and regional transformation.

As a key partner in the Tees Valley Investment Zone, Teesside University is leading the research and innovation workstream, as part of a £160 million,10-year investment into the digital and creative sectors. We are seeking two Innovation Fellows to help drive this ambitious agenda forward.

**About the Role**

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll use your technical knowledge and creative thinking to help businesses innovate, adapt, and grow.

**What We’re Looking For**
- Artificial Intelligence
- Games Development
- Data Science
- Film and TV Production
- Cyber Security
- Immersive Technologies
- Internet of Things (IoT)

Whether you come from academia, industry, or a hybrid background, if you’re ready to think differently and make a difference, we want to hear from you.

**Support and Development**

As an Innovation Fellow, you’ll receive mentoring and tailored support to help you develop your career, whether your ambition lies in academia, industry, or a blend of both. You’ll be part of a vibrant, cross-disciplinary team with access to professional development opportunities and expert guidance.

**Why Teesside University?**

At Teesside University, we are proud to be a values-driven institution. We are committed to
- Delivering excellence in learning, research and enterprise
- Empowering individuals and teams to thrive
- Fostering creativity, innovation and enterprise
- Embracing diversity and actively opposing prejudice
- Communicating openly and respectfully
- Committing to sustainability and environmental protection
- Taking responsibility and demonstrating leadership

We are deeply embedded in the Tees Valley, driving positive social and economic impact through education, research, and civic engagement. Join us and be part of a university that transforms lives and economies.

Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside.

**What we offer you**
- A holiday entitlement of 259 hours (35 days), plus bank holidays
- Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
- Special leave to support a range of circumstances
- Hybrid working arrangements: 60% On Campus 40% Working from home
- A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
- A range of family friendly benefits
- An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources

More information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found **here**

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

**If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus.**

**The interviews will take place on 20th & 21st November 2025.**

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

To learn more about Team Teesside click here

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