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Be part of building Scotland’s future
Innovation, internationalisation and investment are key priorities for Scottish Enterprise (SE) as we look to build a thriving economy. In addition, SE is actively focussed on delivering Scotland’s net zero targets, through supporting sustainable and low carbon growth.
In partnership with Innovate UK, SE is now delivering Innovate UK EDGE – an exciting new programme designed to help Scottish businesses:
Our team is looking to recruit two Innovation, Collaboration and Funding Advisors to support this work. You’ll be part of a national network of 350+ innovation and growth specialists embedded in all UK regional ecosystems, and a global business and innovation network of over 3000 people.
The role
Working with your colleagues across SE, you’ll intervene at early, growth and scaling stages to deploy IUK EDGE core advisory services. You’ll work closely with innovative companies across different sectors with different challenges, ultimately helping them to achieve sustainable growth.
Your expertise in innovation and/or understanding of business drivers will help inform these companies’ commercial decisions in three key areas:
Your responsibilities will include:
Who we’re looking for
You will be confident in providing support to a range of innovative businesses and have a keen interest in sustainable drivers and solutions.
Your time working in industry or in business support means that you are passionate about helping businesses grow.
You are customer focused and curious – if you can deliver creative solutions and like to solve problems in less conventional ways, we’d love to hear from you.
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have:
What we offer
If successful, you’ll gain access to the following benefits:
How to apply
If you're interested in this role, please complete your application form by 10 March 2023
Interview dates
1st interview – 23 March 2023
2nd interview – 30 March 2023
Our values
Being part of Scottish Enterprise means being open to new ideas and trying different ways of working. We support each other to reach our full potential. We celebrate shared success and learn together when things don’t go so well. And we always treat each other fairly, with respect and understanding. Together, we are the difference.
At Scottish Enterprise, we’re proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience and thought is vital to the success of our vision for the future of every community across Scotland. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required, not only during the application and assessment process but throughout employment with us.
We have the following networks which are open to all colleagues to help drive inclusion, Disability Positive, Gender Balanced, Multi-cultural, Multi-Generational and Pride (LGBTQ+).
Apply now to build your future with us.