Programme Manager - Enterprise

We are looking for a new member to join the Enterprise Directorate in this fixed term role for 12 months. If you are immediately available that will be advantageous.

The role

Does supporting entrepreneurship and engineering in the UK motivate you? If so, we’d love to hear from you. The Enterprise Hub (a Directorate within the Royal Academy of Engineering) supports engineering entrepreneurs, researchers and institutions all over the world. We are looking for a Programme Manager (PM) to support with managing the Shott Scale Up Accelerator, for a period of 12 months, while the current PM is seconded to a Senior Programme Manager role. This is our flagship ScaleUp Institute-endorsed programme, which supports engineering and technology entrepreneurs and business leaders, helping them improve their leadership capabilities while growing their businesses.

In this exciting and dynamic role, you will be expected to deploy your skills and expertise to deliver an excellent experience for the awardees. The role combines both outward-facing relationship management and ‘behind-the-scenes’ programme management. As you work with some of the innovative companies and the wider network of the Academy, including the Fellowship, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of technology commercialisation, investment, scaling, new markets entry and grant programme management. You will learn about tech and entrepreneurship trends, how to grow a company, and you will help our programme remain on track and evolve to remain best-in-class. Best of all, you’ll see the direct impact of your work on the lives of the entrepreneurs we support.

You will report to a Senior Programme Manager and will work alongside another Programme Manager to deliver the 12-month programme from initial planning and applicant pipeline management, to running the assessment process and managing the awardee experience. We would expect you to be well organised, personable, with great communication skills and an eye for detail. You will be a team player able to work with the wider team on events and bespoke projects to deliver outstanding support for the entrepreneurs and business leaders we work with.  

Who are we?

The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age. 

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?

We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.

Company Benefits

The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits including:

• BUPA cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Independent Financial Advice
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Generous holiday allowance
• Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development
• Regular social activities
• Subsidised restaurant

Location

Our light, spacious offices are based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline 2 days a week in the office.

How to apply/Interview process

As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest in this role, and how you fit the experience, knowledge, and skills profile.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 24th September 2024.

First-round interviews will be held in the w/c Monday 30th September, with a short second-round interview to be held in the w/c Monday 7th October.