Grade: EI Grade 8 (£46,089+)
Duration: 12 Months fixed term
Join us at the forefront of innovation and impact as a Business Development Executive at the Bayes Centre where we seek to shape the future of innovation and make difference in our diverse communities.
Due to an internal promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bayes Centre for an initial 12 month Business Development Executive (BDE) post. We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join in the team representing Edinburgh’s world leading Data and AI ecosystem. This is a highly visible Business Development role across the University of Edinburgh and regional partners which presents a unique chance for personal and professional development.
Role Description:
The BDE will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption of our innovation endeavours, spearheading the facilitation of multidisciplinary translational research opportunities across diverse academic units. Working hand in hand with professionals including Business Development Manager, the Centre Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Heads of various departments, you'll be at the heart of innovation.
As part of our team, you'll foster connections not only within the Bayes Centre but also across the University of Edinburgh's extensive network. You'll engage closely with academic researchers, SME’s and large industry partners to deliver collaborative opportunities for mutually beneficial outcomes.
Your influence will extend beyond academia, collaborating with key stakeholders in industry, regional development agencies, and funding bodies, ensuring our national and international visibility beyond the University.
Key focus areas will be the fields of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics under the banner of Data-Driven Innovation. The post is based in the Bayes Centre but also forms part of the Edinburgh Innovations (EI) Business Development team.
Further details can be accessed via the Job Description
Requirements:
- Business Development and commercial experience, ideally in both industry and academic organisations in the sciences sector
- Experience or good degree in a relevant scientific area
- Demonstrable track record in proactive opportunity generation leading to increased revenue.
- Demonstrable account and client relationship management experience, including working with partners to deliver mutual benefit.
- Highly developed communication skills and presentations/public speaking skills.
- Demonstrable ability to successfully network with academic and professional services colleagues and industry collaborators.
Benefits:
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- Exposure to new projects and challenges.
- Enhanced networking opportunities within the region and University.
- Dedicated support from line manager during the secondment period
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
- A competitive reward package with annual bonus reviews based on performance
- A generous 40 days of combined annual leave and public holidays entitlement
- A competitive work package including defined contribution pension scheme (currently 4.5% employee and 14.5% employer contribution rates), family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more
- Support to nurture your talent and reward success
Applicants must have the existing and ongoing right to work in the U.K. without restrictions as sponsorship for visas is not provided.
If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 10 May.
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Interviews will be held week commencing 27 May.
At Edinburgh Innovations, we help commercial organisations to build innovative ideas using the right technologies, expertise and facilities at the University. For students and staff, we lead the University’s activities in industry engagement and business development, enterprise support and the identification, management and commercialisation of University intellectual property. We seek opportunities, we build partnerships for mutual benefit, we make the journey easy, and we add value at every stage.
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