Business Support Manager

Exeter Innovation

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time at the Exeter Science Park and some from home.

This new full-time post is available immediately on a permanent term basis

Summary of the role

The Business Support Manager will join the SETsquared Exeter Business Acceleration team, bringing demonstrable experience of supporting the accelerated growth of new or early stage ventures either as part of an accelerator or incubator programme, or as a senior member of a high growth start-up.

The post holder will support member companies of the SETsquared Business Accelerator with the development of viable business models through to investable propositions via a combination of 1-1 support, training, workshops and access to expert advice and guidance. The role will particularly focus on supporting the business development and customer acquisition activities of the Accelerator members, supporting them to develop strategic approaches to building valuable relationships, partnership opportunities, and income generation

The Business Support Manager will also lead on the development and management of relationships with regional, national and international investors to develop an understanding of their focus areas and investment preferences to best support the growth aspirations of the Accelerator members.

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The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.  More than 99% of our research is of international quality and 47% is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39/41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Joe Peace, [email protected]