At Geovation, we believe that entrepreneurs have the power to make the world a better place, and we're here to help them achieve that. We run market–leading accelerator programmes in Geotech and Proptech, connecting industry problems to start–up solutions, so that together we can have a positive impact on people, planet and profit. Geovation is a critical part of Ordnance Survey, the national mapping agency for Great Britain, and a world–leading geospatial data and technology organisation.

About the team

When you join Geovation, you join a community of over 1800 corporate innovators, entrepreneurs, developers and investors who all understand the power of location data. The team itself is based primarily at our London hub, where we have co–working desks, a beautiful events space and more coffee than you could ever wish for. We're all entrepreneurs at heart, passionate about what we do and love nothing more than seeing our start–ups succeed. We get things done, whether we find a way, or make a way.

About the role

We are looking for an Accelerator Programme Manager to lead the delivery of our Geotech and Proptech accelerator programmes. You'll be the main point of contact to our start–up cohort, helping them to navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurial life, and ensuring they have a programme of activities that maximises their opportunity to grow and succeed. You'll lead the whole process from running the call and identifying the best start–up talent, to planning the programme and bringing in quality mentors, coaches and partners that help us to continuously improve our offering.

Key responsibilities:

Overall management of two Accelerator Programmes per year, managing startup relationships, scheduling, operations and programme communications

Alongside the Programmes Lead, curate a programme of activities for each cohort that aligns to their needs and gives them the best chance of success

Lead on the identification of Programme improvements to build on the successes of the past cohorts

Help to identify opportunities for the cohort to engage with Ordnance Survey and HMLR Subject Matter Experts

Help to improve diversity and inclusion on the accelerator and wider Geovation Community.

Manage existing programmes from the point of concept to delivery. Working with the Programmes Lead to align the Accelerator Programme with dynamic goals and objectives

Foster and create a strong sense of community amongst past, current and future startup cohorts

Capture and evaluate programme outputs and impact. Generate insights to share with internal and external partners

Assist Marketing, and other teams, with managing Geovation's external presence and marketing activities

About you

We'd love to meet someone who is passionate about the world of technology, is a creative and strategic thinker, and wants a challenge in the fast–growing world of open innovation. Key skills and experience:

Essential: You'll be extremely well organised and experienced at leading and co–ordinating programmes of activity. Previous experience of running accelerator or incubator programmes is beneficial

Essential: You'll be naturally charismatic, with the confidence to go out and make engaging connections with clients and start–ups alike

Essential: You're a persuasive character, naturally encouraging others to join our community and our positive impact mission

Desirable: You'll have a genuine interest and knowledge of what start–ups need to succeed, from financing through to HR

Desirable: You'll be well connected in the start–up community, with ideas of mentors, coaches and experts that could contribute to the programme

The Rewards

We want you to love what you do. That's why our benefits package rewards a job well done. We'll give you:

Salary: GBP34,476 – GBP44,616 (depending on experience)

GBP3500 London Weighting Allowance (per year) Performance related bonus

A competitive pension scheme

37 hour working week (with flexible working options)

25 days annual leave – (rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 30) bank holidays and an extra 3 over Christmas

Plus, a suite of excellent additional benefits

Location

We embrace a hybrid working model at OS and understand there is no one size fits all in relation to how we work. We have a fantastic Geovation office in London where you will be required to spend 3 days a week with the remaining time being a personal choice as to whether you work from home, one of our regional offices or spend time at OSHQ.

Closing date – Sunday 7th January 2024

Security

OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some of our roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases. We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if additional clearance will be required for this role.

We believe diversity and inclusion is about working together – in a supportive and respectful environment to reach our full potential. We think combining different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives will help us reach our vision and be trusted and admired across the globe for setting the standards and leading the way. We are looking for dedicated and experienced individuals from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from any race, age, gender, background, or religion.

We're individually passionate and collectively powerful, and we give you the space to take your career in whichever direction you want.

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