Portfolio Coordinator

West Cambridge | Between £29,605 - £33,966 | Permanent | Hybrid – 2-3 days in office

Do you have a passion for innovation and an eye for detail?

Cambridge Enterprise is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Intellectual Property (IP) Portfolio Coordinator to join our team. In this varied role, you will support your colleagues to help world-class inventors in bringing cutting-edge ideas to life.

You will be an essential support to our Technology Development and Licensing (TDL) team. And be responsible for the day-to-day administration of our extensive IP portfolio, including invention disclosures, patent applications, and commercial agreements. This requires a meticulous approach and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously whether that be monitoring the inbox, managing deadlines, or ensuring all records are accurate and up to scratch.

Become a patent pro:
Liaising with TDL colleagues, inventors, and external patent agents, you will ensure our patent applications run smoothly and meet all deadlines. You'll gain valuable insights into the world of IP and play a crucial role in protecting and commercialising Cambridge's innovations.

Your admin skills and organised mind will maintain impeccable documentation of invention disclosures, patents, and funding agreements, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Support the team that supports genius:
Your colleagues in the Business Support Team are a friendly and collaborative bunch. You'll provide cover and support wherever needed, ensuring the team functions effectively.

What you'll get out of it:
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Cambridge University, one of the world's leading centres for innovation. You'll gain valuable experience in IP management, working alongside some of the brightest minds in science and technology. We’re looking for someone who not only has great administration and organisational skills, but who is also able to suggest improvements and new ways of working. Bring your experience to help us do things better!

• A highly organised individual with a keen eye for detail
• Experience working in an administrative or coordination role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use your influencing skills to help colleagues and partners meet deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You deliver exceptional service with a smile.

These are our ideal requirements, but we know some people are less likely to apply for the role unless they are 100% qualified. At Cambridge Enterprise, we promote a diverse, inclusive and empowering culture, so please apply if you meet the majority of the job requirements.

If you have any questions about the interview process, or if you need any reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact Ian, Gemma or Michelle at [email protected]

We are at the heart of Europe's most successful research and technology cluster and we're on a mission to bring innovation to life, making a difference to society, the UK economy, and the University of Cambridge. We connect the innovative minds of the University’s academics with the funding, start-up expertise and commercial relationships they need to help their ideas thrive.

Our success stories include an electric vehicle charging technology that's as convenient as filling up with petrol, a programme to prevent ideological extremism, and the world's first treatment for a rare cause of blindness . Now, we need an experienced administrator to join our team at our vibrant West Cambridge site.

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Hybrid role with genuine flexible working – including work from abroad for up to 30 days a year in most roles
• Generous University pension scheme.
• A commitment to personal development including LinkedIn learning.
• Family-friendly policies (including enhanced parental leave & childcare benefits, fertility leave, and pregnancy loss leave)
• Mental health and well-being support including access to free counselling.
• Retail and travel discounts.

Closing date: 19th May
Interviews: week commencing 20th June