Innovation Centre Manager

Closing Date: Monday, 16 November 2026, 11:59PM (UK).

About the Role
This role will be located at Blythe Valley innovation Centre, Blythe Valley Park, Solihull.

The successful candidate will be responsible for marketing and managing the Blythe Valley innovation Centre on a day-to-day basis and integrating tenant businesses into the appropriate areas of the University and the business support infrastructure of the Science Park. In addition, they will be required to liaise with the management team and the Board of The University of Warwick Science Park Ltd.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You
The successful candidate will be expected to have proven experience in the following areas:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal, with the ability to use their own initiative and work independently as well as within a team.
• Business Development in a relevant activity, preferably with a background in property management and/or an innovation support environment.
• A good awareness of the issues and challenges facing managers of small businesses is key.
• Experience of forecasting, delivering budgets and performance reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with company H & S procedures specifically building related risk assessments including activities by staff or contractors and fire safety management records.
• Managing a small team of Centre staff on a day-to-day basis of part-time staff covering Reception, Administration, and support for BVIC Community Innovation activities.
• Excellent negotiation skills – Agreeing terms with both suppliers and customers.
• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills.
• Preferable to have a basic knowledge of managing telephone systems and structured cabling.
• Prepared and able to be flexible to cover holiday periods, emergencies etc. across all our Centres.
• Flexible “can-do” attitude. Ability to resolve day to day practical issues involved in running of a large busy Centre.

About the Department
The University of Warwick Science Park is a West Midlands leader for the combined provision of quality office space and business support programmes; specifically, technology based and innovation led business across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull. For over 40 years it has been one of the leading science parks in Europe. Part of the Science Park’s success comes from operation of a series of satellite Innovation Centres and now needs a part-time Centre Manager for its operation at the Blythe Valley innovation Centre, Blythe Valley Park, Solihull.

How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date and time stated.

We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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