This is an opportunity to join the high performing QUBIS team working on the creation and support of spinout companies based on leading edge technology emerging from across the research base at Queen’s University. QUBIS has a long track record in this area having been formed in 1984 and has been ranked first in the UK for each of the last two years in an independent study carried out on behalf of Octopus Ventures. QUBIS Ltd which makes and holds the investments in the spinout companies, has an independent Board of Directors drawn from both business and the Senior Management of the University. The QUBIS team themselves are all employed directly by the University but work closely with the Board to optimise the commercialisation activity through the creation and growth of spinout companies.
The role will be of interest to someone who enjoys working with leading edge technologies, who can help form and build entrepreneurial teams, and who can understand and empathise with entrepreneurs as they undergo the challenges involved in building a successful business. The Spinout Manager will be working with QUBIS companies from across the spectrum of the portfolio, from pre incorporation through to stock market listed and the role offers a unique opportunity within Northern Ireland.
You will be responsible for maintaining the flow of high quality sustainable spinouts based on technology from within the University research base. You will also be responsible for enhancing the growth and value of the existing portfolio companies, generating a financial return to the University and demonstrating the University’s economic impact by exiting from portfolio investments at an appropriate opportunity, and emphasising the commercial relevance and value of the University’s research base. This activity takes place in the context of the local economy and the University’s position within the Russell Group through a proactive promotional campaign to highlight the activity of the portfolio.
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Queen’s University Belfast is one of Northern Ireland’s most dynamic and exciting employers with influential and world leading staff impacting on the world around us. We are a magnet for investment, a patron of the arts and a global player in fields ranging from cancer research to environmental sustainability.
We offer competitive salaries with assured incremental progression year on year within scale, and an annual review of a cost of living increase. At Queen’s we hold work life balance in the highest regard, offering 42 days annual leave and family friendly initiatives. Our generous pension of 21.1% employer contribution and flexible retirement scheme supports our ‘people first’ strategy, and we offer a multitude of development options tailored to help you succeed within your role with us and to support you with your career progression. As an employee, you will be able to access discounted award winning sports facilities, Queen’s Film Theatre and local food and beverage outlets among many others. We are immensely proud of what our University will offer you.
For full job details and criteria please see the Candidate Information link on our website by clicking ‘apply’. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria when you submit your application. For further information, please contact the Resourcing Team, Queen's University Belfast via email at resourcing@qub.ac.uk .
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people with a disability and those who identify as LGBT+ are currently under-represented at the University. Also protestants are currently under-represented in this category of work. As such, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals.
As you may be aware, Queen’s is recognised as one of the most diverse organisations in Northern Ireland. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena SWAN.
It is also why we have established award winning Staff Networks such as PRISM and iRise. These networks provide an opportunity for staff to meet in a friendly, informal way to support each other. More details on all our networks can be found here.
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