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The Launchpad methodology reverses the legacy model of business incubation as it builds new companies in response to specific known market demands. This approach significantly reduces the high failure rates associated with conventional start-up business incubation support models.
Launchpad aligns skilled graduates, Strategic Partners (made up of VC, CVC, and industry) supported by a package of specialist support from the University. Market opportunities are co-validated by the Launchpad Team and the Strategic Partners to create high growth investible businesses. This approach attracts and retains entrepreneurial talent and brings high quality investment to Cornwall for the long-term benefit of the regional economy in the ERDF categories of new enterprises. More detail on the Launchpad programme itself, can be found herehttps://www.falmouth.ac.uk/launchpad
We are now seeking a Launchpad Operations Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Launchpad Operational processes and the Launchpad workspace. You will be responsible for supporting Phases 1 and 2 teams as well as external accelerators. Working closely with the Head of Launchpad Venture Studio, the key responsibilities of this role will be to define, manage and improve the operational procedures.
About You
The successful candidate for this role will have significant experience of working in a multi-project environment, managing competing priorities within tight deadlines and experience of managing a team to deliver results.
It's a fast-paced environment, and as such we are looking for people who have the energy and agility needed to ensure that we execute our ambitious plans. Alongside these core qualities, you’ll be an outstanding organiser who enjoys planning and organising with exceptional attention to detail.
We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience
- Experience in managing budgets, meeting targets and reporting to public funding bodies
- Experience of analysing qualitative and quantitative information to support and drive business decisions
- Significant experience in managing process change and improvement under very tight timescales
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and confidentially, both verbally and in writing
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and experience of working with a wide variety of computer systems and packages
This is up to 12 months fixed-term, full time, 35 hour per week position working from our Penryn campus, Cornwall. We offer flexible working arrangements which can be discussed further at interview.
The closing date for the position is Thursday 13 October 2022.
- Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%.
- 35 days + 8 days bank holiday.
- Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full. Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.
