Heriot-Watt University Student Union
Heriot-Watt University Student Union
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Part-Time Enterprise Executive – Converge Programmes

Lead the development and restructuring of Converge entrepreneurship programmes at Heriot-Watt University. Build training, partnerships and support for Scottish university spinouts, start-ups and aspiring academic entrepreneurs.

Tavsif

  • Provide enterprise support and activities for aspiring academic entrepreneurs across Scottish universities
  • Help restructure the Converge programmes from 2027
  • Contribute to a new training framework and its supporting content
  • Develop partnerships that advance the restructured programmes
  • Project-manage the framework design for the KickStart Challenge for early-stage business ideas
  • Create training materials for the KickStart Challenge
  • Project-manage framework design and supplier procurement for the Converge Challenge programme
  • Assist with delivering the Converge programmes and related activities
  • Collaborate with universities, research institutes, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders
  • Attend occasional evening and weekend activities at different university locations
  • Report to the Deputy Director of Converge

Talablar

  • A relevant higher education degree
  • Experience advising, managing or developing spinouts, start-ups or small companies
  • Experience successfully designing and delivering presentations and workshops
  • Understanding of academic values, with the ability to earn the confidence and support of the academic community
  • Experience coordinating activity across multiple organisations
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with key stakeholders
  • Ability to manage expectations effectively
  • Positive, approachable manner and the ability to maintain respectful relationships with students, staff and alumni from diverse backgrounds
  • Understanding of business idea validation tools such as the Business Model Canvas
  • Understanding of issues related to company formation
  • Understanding of the needs of early-stage entrepreneurs
  • Experience working collaboratively with varied stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to manage an independent workload and meet objectives
  • Ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email and PowerPoint applications
  • Experience reviewing and writing business plans (desirable)
  • Working knowledge of Scotland’s enterprise network (desirable)
  • Demonstrated project management experience (desirable)
  • Experience commercialising academic research (desirable)

Imtiyozlar

  • 33 days of annual leave plus 9 or 10 building-closure days, pro rata
  • Part-time schedule of 17.5 hours per week
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Fixed-term appointment through 31 July 2028
  • Heriot-Watt University total rewards and benefits package
  • Workplace focused on equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing
  • Flexible working opportunities, including occasional evenings and weekends

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