Programme Director, Manchester Turing Innovation Hub (MTIH)
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Programme Director
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic senior leader to take up an exciting role establishing the Manchester Turing Innovation Hub (MTIH) as a flagship for the Greater Manchester (GM) AI and digital trust ecosytem. Funded initially by the GM Innovation Accelerator programme, MTIH brings together a consortium of leading technology firms, universities, R&D organisations, investors, skills providers, and public sector partners to drive growth of the GM deep-tech sector. The successful candidate will lead a team of 12, delivering programmes focused on acceleration and venture, collaborative R&D, talent, and AI ecosystem development. They will have experience of leading a high-performing team, a track-record of driving digital innovation, a thorough understanding of business needs and drivers, and experience of working with higher education. The post comes with a competitive pension and annual leave allowance. Interviews for the post are expected to be held on the 13th and 15th June 2023.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Catherine Grills
Email: c.grills@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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