EIT Hub UK Manager

EIT Urban Mobility

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EIT Urban Mobility is seeking an EIT Hub UK Manager to establish and lead the EIT Hub in the UK. This role focuses on developing local communities in business creation, innovation, and education, while also ensuring the financial sustainability of the Hub's programs through fundraising. The Manager will act as a central contact point for European and British stakeholders, connecting them to EIT Community programs and relevant EIT KICs. Key activities include coordinating the collection of locally crafted programs to connect the UK market with European stakeholders and bringing these to the attention of the EIT KICs' portfolio of start-ups and partners. The position involves leading related tasks and collaborating with internal and external partners on projects in both the UK and various European locations.

Requirements

• At least 6-8 years of management experience in Innovation program/accelerator/venture capital or equivalent experience, including proven team and people management experience.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree – Master/MBA is an advantage.
• Deeply engaged with the UK innovation ecosystem including strong, active relationship with local sources of capital for potential developments.
• International business development/project management experience, preferably with the European market.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and driving initiatives through a complex organization.
• A people-person who is both tech-savvy and loves communicating.
• A result driven, practical, creative, fast thinker who is constantly on her feet and aware that others are counting on them.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Be a UK national or have a working permit valid to work in the United Kingdom.
• Enjoy their full rights as citizens.

Nice To Haves

• Another European language is a plus.
• Understanding of Horizon Europe implementation rules, project delivery, and reporting requirements.
• Experience with Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).
• Experience working in a multinational, multicultural environment; a European perspective is considered an advantage.
• Strong teamwork skills, combined with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate in a proactive, structured, and hands-on manner.

Responsibilities

• Build the activities of EIT Hub UK as a global outreach location of EIT, establishing the Hub’s position as the bridge between the European and UK innovation ecosystems.
• Execute and optimize EIT Hub UK’s programme portfolio.
• Manage all financial aspects including budget planning and implementation in full compliance with Horizon Europe requirements.
• Build a network/start-up community of engaged stakeholders, both from UK and EU while attracting new partners, opportunities, and clients for the hub. This includes event planning and individual networking efforts.
• Implement business models and establish the Hub’s financial sustainability.
• Report to EIT Community (KICs’ cluster of Regional Innovation and Internationalisation) and EIT Urban Mobility’s Hub West Management.
• Support EIT initiatives in the UK ecosystem, connecting UK and EU ecosystem stakeholders including entrepreneurs, corporates, diplomats, researchers and more, as well as providing value adding services.
• Raise awareness about the presence of EIT in UK, actively network to increase EIT opportunities and engagement to the UK market.
• Track, communicate and disseminate case studies and success stories.

Benefits

• The position is fixed-term, full-time for a duration of two years with the possibility of extension in 2028.
• Based in London, United Kingdom.
• The successful candidate will be employed through our UK Employer of Record (EOR) partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree