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Science Creates is looking for a highly organised Innovation Manager with a scientific background and project management experience, to support the design and operation of our UK-wide accelerator and venture support programmes.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organising high-impact training, delivering engaging events and coordinating tailored 1:1 support, as well as working with a wide range of stakeholders — from academics and entrepreneurs, to partners and funders.
You will work closely with our Innovation Lead and Community and Partnerships Manager to support the growth of our innovation support programmes for Deep Tech. This is a chance to contribute towards the success of early-stage Deep Tech start-ups across the UK who are working to improve human and planetary health.
Founded in 2015 by Deep Tech founders seeking the resources needed to grow their own startups, Science Creates is a Deep Tech ecosystem that supports and empowers scientists and engineers to build world-class startups that can significantly improve the health of people and the planet. We exist to help founders and their startups commercialise scientific breakthroughs through our five pillars of support:
Incubators – purpose-built lab, office and event space
Venture Capital – funding for early-stage Deep Tech startups
Platform – programmes, resources & partnerships to empower our community
️ Development – end-to-end design and delivery for laboratory and R&D facilities
Outreach – educational STEM charity and public engagement
We support some of the UK’s most exciting early-stage Deep Tech companies across sectors such as biotech, materials, quantum and AI. By scaling these pillars, Science Creates envisions establishing a national, founder-led ecosystem that nurtures thousands of startups, creating a culture of entrepreneurship within UK academia and leveraging advanced technology to lead the 4th industrial revolution, transforming the UK economy, accelerating global sustainability, and improving the health of millions worldwide.
As Innovation Manager, you will provide:
Operate our accelerator programmes, including booking and managing the programme calendar for multiple stakeholders
Review applications against a provided assessment framework
Coordinate the delivery of hybrid training programmes for Deep Tech companies across a range of sectors and stages
Provide logistics and administrative support for accelerator and training activities — including budget management, grant reporting and cohort expenses
Collect and analyse high-quality data to track the quality and impact of our innovation support programmes over time
Collaborate with partners and external stakeholders to plan, design and organise scientific events and training
Manage and deliver strategic events in coordination with our front of house team
Communicate regularly with a wide range of partners and external stakeholders across the design, setup and delivery of programmes
Represent Science Creates at partner and stakeholder meetings and conferences
Assist the Innovation Lead in growing our suite of accelerator, training and support programmes
Contribute to the development of new initiatives and strategic partnerships to provide early-stage Deep Tech startups with funding, infrastructure and equipment access
Provide support to the Community and Partnerships Manager to deliver thematic events and community socials for our members
Background in science – ideally PhD or MSc level
Experience in community, multi-stakeholder or programme management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — happy to work in a forward-facing role
Highly organised, reliable and proactive – you make things happen
Confident working with multiple stakeholders and managing a varied workload
Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools (or quick to learn)
A strong interest in startups, innovation and scientific impact
A background in advanced materials, AI, physics or related discipline — comfortable discussing and reviewing technologies in these areas
Experience of Innovate UK grant applications and management
Familiarity with early-stage startups or science commercialisation
Experience in managing innovation training, accelerator or incubator programmes
Experience using tools like Airtable, Notion, Typeform, Calendly, and Stacker
Exposure to the Deep Tech, biotech or advanced engineering sectors
A role with purpose: support startups solving real-world problems
A welcoming, collaborative team culture where your personal and professional development is encouraged
A stylish, modern workspace with the flexibility to hot-desk across our three locations
25 days annual leave, increasing by an extra day per year (up to 30 days), in addition to bank holidays
Weekly community socials and bar events
Annual team days
Hybrid working - up to 2 remote working days per week.
Flexible working hours - for eligible roles, work your hours around our core hours of 09:30–16:00
Free on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
Pension salary sacrifice scheme
Health & Wellbeing Support - free access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy, second medical opinions, mental health support, plus legal and financial advice
Help us build a thriving, connected Deep Tech community. Submit your application via our online form. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged. The advert may be closed early if there is enough interest.
Science Creates is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. For any enquiries or to connect with a member of the Science Creates team before applying, drop us an email at [email protected]
Programme Management | Accelerators | Partnerships | Community Engagement | Startup Support | Innovation | Business Development | Deep Tech | STEM Commercialisation | Events
