Enterprise Executive

Heriot-Watt University Student Union

. Deliver enterprise support and activities to aspiring academic entrepreneurs from Scottish universities .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £38,448 - £48,337 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and partnership building to support academic entrepreneurs, with a strong understanding of business idea validation tools and the needs of early-stage entrepreneurs.

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Project Management ExperienceBusiness Idea Validation ToolsStakeholder Relationship BuildingHigher Education DegreeStart-Up Advising Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBusiness Plan WritingWorkshop DevelopmentPresentation DeliveryBusiness Model Canvas

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship-BuildingExpectation ManagementPositive DemeanorRespectful Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Word ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesEmailPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Academic EntrepreneurshipConverge ProgrammesSpinout DevelopmentCommercialisation of ResearchScotland’s Enterprise Network

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver enterprise support and activities to aspiring academic entrepreneurs from Scottish universities
Support restructuring of the Converge programmes from 2027
Contribute to development of a new training framework and content
Build partnerships supporting the restructured programmes
Project manage framework construction of the KickStart Challenge for early-stage business ideas
Develop training content for the KickStart Challenge
Project manage framework construction and supplier procurement for the Converge Challenge programme
Support delivery of the Converge programmes and other activities
Work with universities, research institutes, entrepreneurs and stakeholders
Work occasional evenings and weekends at various university locations
Report to the Deputy Director of Converge

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant higher education degree
Spinout, start-up or small company advising/management/development experience
Experience in the successful development and delivery of presentations and workshops
Understanding of academic values and ability to win the confidence and support of the academic community
Experience co-ordinating activity across organisations
Good communication and relationship-building skills with key stakeholders
Ability to manage expectations
Positive and friendly demeanour, with ability to maintain respectful working relationships with students, staff and alumni from diverse backgrounds
Understanding of business idea validation tools, such as Business Model Canvas
Understanding of matters surrounding company creation
Understanding of the needs of early-stage entrepreneurs
Experience working in partnership with different stakeholders
Proven ability to manage own workload to ensure goals are met
Ability to use word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and PowerPoint
Proven experience reviewing and writing business plans (desirable)
Working knowledge of Scotland’s enterprise network (desirable)
Proven project management experience (desirable)
Experience of commercialisation of academic research (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

33 days annual leave plus 9/10 buildings closed days (pro-rata)
Part-time working pattern of 17.5 hours per week
Hybrid working arrangement
Fixed-term employment until 31st July 2028
Total rewards and benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University
Equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing-focused working environment
Opportunities to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends