We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class team supporting UK companies to accelerate their growth through innovation, investment and partnership delivering economic impact into the UK economy. SETsquared has recently partnered on an exciting new accelerator working alongside the Ministry of Defence's Defence and Security Accelerator ( DASA ) and our partners to strengthen the UK’s position within NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic ( DIANA ) initiative. We are looking for a pro-active, hands-on Incubator Manager to act as the programmes deep tech ecosystem lead, co-ordinate SETsquared’s support and input into the programme and drawing together activity across our network of start-ups, SMEs and University contacts. About us The SETsquared Partnership is a world leading business incubator and innovation partnership comprising six research-intensive universities – Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Southampton, and Surrey. We provided a range of highly acclaimed support programmes to help turn ideas into thriving businesses. In this role, you will be working as part of a dynamic and friendly team along with a wider team at each of the individual Universities within the SETsquared Partnership. About you A pro-active and hands-on self-starter with motivation and genuine enthusiasm for engaging and facilitating access across the UK’s deep tech ecosystem, alongside a proven track record of building and delivering outreach, training and support programmes. You will possess excellent communication skills, together with a positive, professional manner and the ability to deal tactfully and confidently with people at all levels. A self-starter with energy and enthusiasm, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality work, attention to detail, and dealing with multiple and varied responsibilities. With a wide ecosystem across SETsquared and beyond, this is a complex and challenging but stimulating and rewarding environment to work within. Further information This is a full-time role, for an initial fixed-term period until November 2026. You will be required to undertake duties outside of standard University hours, including evenings or weekends where the business need arises, and some travelling to London will be required. A Security Clearance check is required for this position. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Adam Hickman at ah2233bath.ac.uk What we can offer you a very generous employer contributory pension scheme generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan. Find out more about our benefits. We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us UniofBath and UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information. Closing Date: 16 Mar 2025 Department: Management, Specialist and Administration Salary: £37,999 to £45,163