LCR Founders Innovation Coach (Fixed term until 30th September 2023)

The ERDF-funded LCR Founders Project is an innovative partnership between Liverpool John Moores University and University of Liverpool that seeks to build an entrepreneurial culture for students and graduates in the Liverpool City Region resulting in new co-founded businesses.

We are looking to recruit an Innovation Coach with significant success in supporting startups to grow - a self-starter able to draw on their existing networks to add value. You will be responsible for supporting students and graduates to develop new companies through lean startup approaches using a co-founding model. You must have experience of designing and delivering bespoke startup activities.

You should have experience of coaching entrepreneurs, providing innovation advice and delivering training. This is a European Regional Development Funded project with specific targets, so familiarity with working within these frameworks is desirable.

Anticipated Interview Date: W/c 6^th March 2023

We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women; Black, Asian and ethnically diverse groups, LGBTQ+ groups; and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

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