Director of Global Growth & Space Innovation

Applied; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation organization in the UK is seeking a Director of Business Growth to develop and lead a new function focused on supporting UK space companies at all stages of growth. This dynamic role involves managing a diverse team and providing strategic support to businesses in areas such as funding, commercialization, and international expansion. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in high-technology sectors. A hybrid working model is offered, emphasizing collaboration and team engagement.

Benefits

Work from home option

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Sabbatical Opportunities

Salary sacrifice

Team social events

Extracurricular clubs

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong mix of leadership, commercial, and innovation expertise.
• Experience in the space sector or high-technology industries preferred.
• Proven experience leading business growth or commercialization functions.
• Track record of supporting companies from start-up to SME stage.
• Strong understanding of start-up and scale-up ecosystems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of advanced technologies or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Growth function with clear objectives.
• Manage a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee a portfolio of high-potential businesses.
• Support companies to develop business strategies and access funding.
• Lead global market expansion efforts for companies.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial expertise

Innovation expertise

Stakeholder management

Partnership building

Team management

Job description

A leading innovation organization in the UK is seeking a Director of Business Growth to develop and lead a new function focused on supporting UK space companies at all stages of growth. This dynamic role involves managing a diverse team and providing strategic support to businesses in areas such as funding, commercialization, and international expansion. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in high-technology sectors. A hybrid working model is offered, emphasizing collaboration and team engagement.