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Head of Innovation Ecosystem

Requisition ID: 29397

Location: Newcastle, GB

Contract Type: Open Ended

Working Pattern: Full Time

Posted Date: 5 Jun 2026

Salary: £58,225 to £61,759 with progression to £67,468 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 5 July 2026

From Newcastle. For the World.

Help shape the next generation of innovation

At Newcastle University, we are redefining what it means to be a world‑class civic university. Through our Next Generation Newcastle transformation, we are making a generational commitment to shape a better future, delivering research, education and innovation that creates real-world impact locally and globally.

This is a moment of exciting change. We are strengthening our focus on partnerships, place and innovation to unlock the full value of our research and talent, working with business, government and communities to tackle the challenges that matter most.

As part of this, we have transformed our Knowledge Exchange function and created Newcastle Innovations, bringing together expertise in commercialisation, partnerships and engagement into a more integrated, ambitious and outward-facing model. We are building a dynamic innovation ecosystem that accelerates the journey from discovery to impact, connecting our strengths in health, energy, data and creative practice with real-world needs and opportunities.

If you are ambitious about innovation with purpose, and want to shape how a leading university delivers growth, impact and societal benefit, this is your opportunity.

Head of Innovation Ecosystem

We are seeking a talented leader to join the Newcastle Innovations Executive Team and play a central role in shaping and delivering our innovation ambition.

You will lead the development of a vibrant, connected and mission-led innovation ecosystem—embedding Newcastle University at the heart of regional, national and global innovation networks. You will design and deliver new ways of working that bring together academia, industry, government and communities to co-create solutions and drive inclusive, sustainable growth.

Working closely with the Director of Newcastle Innovations, you will:

Develop and deliver an open, mission-led innovation framework, translating strategy into impactful programmes and partnerships
Build and lead high-value, cross-sector collaborations, connecting partners across the quadruple helix to deliver investment, innovation and growth
Create and manage a strong pipeline of innovation opportunities, from early-stage concepts through to investible propositions and large-scale bids
Champion interdisciplinary working and co-design, embedding innovation practices and skills across the University
Lead strategic external engagement and ecosystem development, positioning Newcastle as a partner of choice for innovation
Drive new approaches to business models, partnerships and place, maximising the value and impact of our activity

You will also play a broader leadership role across Business, Innovation, Partnerships and Place, helping to shape institutional direction, strengthen capability and deliver measurable impact.

About you

You will bring:

A strong track record of leading innovation, partnerships and complex programmes
Deep understanding of innovation ecosystems, commercialisation and place-based growth
Experience of building strategic relationships across sectors and disciplines
Commercial acumen and the ability to turn ideas into deliverable, investable opportunities
The leadership skills to inspire teams, influence stakeholders and drive change in a complex environment

Why join us?

You will be part of a University that is:

A trusted civic partner with global reach
Committed to turning research into real-world impact
Investing in a bold, integrated approach to innovation
Focused on delivering economic, social and environmental benefit

Together, we are building the next generation of innovation, connecting people, ideas and opportunities to shape a better future.

For more information about this role feel free to contact Estelle Blanks, Director of Business Development & Enterprise at [email protected]

To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how your skills and experiences align to the skills,knowledge and experience criteria as outlined within the job description found here

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 29397

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