Accelerator Manager (CC12502) - Bath, BA2 7AYWe 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 an Accelerator Manager to oversee all aspects of the accelerator programme, from design to execution. You will lead on developing the programme, ensuring the delivery of the highest calibre of business support to cohorts out of a new innovation centre in White City. You will be expected to proactively engage with mentors and sector experts as well as serve as the primary point of contact for programme participants, whilst managing programme deliverables reporting and budgeting.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 provide 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 team based out of London’s White City Campus, but equally supporting the wider SETsquared team and partnership. About youA pro-active and hands-on self-starter with motivation and genuine enthusiasm for the design and execution of a new business support programme, with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality work and attention to detail. With a wide stakeholder group, this is a complex and challenging but stimulating and rewarding environment to work within. Our ideal candidate is adept at multi-tasking and unfazed by the demands of multiple and varied responsibilities. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, together with a positive, professional manner and the ability to deal tactfully and confidently with people at all levels. Given the nature of this role, excellent attention to detail is critical as is the ability to prioritise work effectively and to work to deadlines on your own initiative. A proven track record of training programme management is essential, with preferable experience from within the innovation sector, as you will be hitting the ground running, alongside strong IT literacy and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 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 will be based at the White City Campus in London. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Adam Hickman at ah2233@bath.ac.uk.A Security Clearance check is required for this position.What we can offer youa very generous employer contributory pension schemegenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balancewe are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangementsan excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforcea wide range of personal and professional development opportunitiesa 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: £46,735 to £55,755