Innovation & Entrepreneurship Coordinator

About the role

Do you want to play a key role in shaping entrepreneurial talent as an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Coordinator? In this dynamic position, you’ll help deliver flagship programmes like WE Innovate, WE Innovate National and the Venture Catalyst Challenge, supporting student founders across Imperial. Join a creative, high‑energy team driving innovation across the College.

What you would be doing

In this role, you will coordinate and support the delivery of the Enterprise Lab’s programmes and events, ensuring smooth operations across activities like workshops, flagship programmes and student‑facing events.

You’ll manage logistics, communications and resources, working closely with internal teams, external partners, alumni and students to create high‑quality entrepreneurial experiences.

Your responsibilities will include organising events, supporting applicant pipelines, managing day‑to‑day programme administration, and contributing to communication plans and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will also monitor engagement, gather feedback, and help evaluate programme outcomes, ensuring the Lab continues to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for Imperial’s community of emerging founders.

What we are looking for

• Experience coordinating projects or programmes, ideally within a higher‑education, innovation or entrepreneurship environment.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and deliver high‑quality events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging students, alumni, colleagues and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build rapport quickly and work effectively within both informal teams and formal structures.
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach, with effective listening skills and the ability to respond to emerging needs.
• Ability to support and collaborate with diverse internal and external contributors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• An interest in innovation, entrepreneurship and continuous improvement, with the motivation to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• A central role in delivering some of the UK’s most exciting student entrepreneurship programmes, including WE Innovate, the Summer Accelerator and the Venture Catalyst Challenge.
• The chance to work within a dynamic, supportive and passionate team dedicated to nurturing early‑stage innovation and student founders.
• Direct exposure to a wide network of entrepreneurs, alumni, industry partners, mentors and experts across the innovation ecosystem.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full‑time, permanent position, with 2–3 days per week expected on campus as part of Imperial’s flexible working approach.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Nadia Ahrazem, n.ahrazem@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

Attached documents are available under links. 

• download: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Coordinator- Job Description.pdf
• download: Employee Benefits Booklet.pdf

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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