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Business Support Manager

University of Exeter - Exeter Innovation

Location: Exeter, Hybrid
Salary: The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 5th September 2025
Closes: 28th September 2025
Job Ref: T65170

This role is in-person at the Exeter Science Park and Exeter Innovation Hub with the option for home-working where appropriate.

This new full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

Summary of the role

The Business Support Manager will join the SETsquared Exeter Business Acceleration team, bringing demonstrable experience of supporting the accelerated growth of new or early stage ventures either as part of an accelerator or incubator programme, or as a senior member of a high growth start-up.

The post holder will support member companies of the SETsquared Business Accelerator with the development of viable business models through to investable propositions via a combination of 1-1 support, training, workshops and access to expert advice and guidance. The role will particularly focus on supporting the business development and customer acquisition activities of the Accelerator members, supporting them to develop strategic approaches to building valuable relationships, partnership opportunities, and income generation.

The Business Support Manager will also lead on the development and management of relationships with regional, national and international investors to develop an understanding of their focus areas and investment preferences to best support the growth aspirations of the Accelerator members.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

  • 41 days leave per year
  • options for flexible working
  • numerous discounts at leading retailers
  • onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
  • sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
  • stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Colin Dart, c.j.dart@exeter.ac.uk or 07969 809721. 

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce

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