Innovation and Enterprise Manager

Salary Grade G: £38,784 - £46,049 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Temporary - Full time Job Type Administrative Job reference R09114
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Innovation and Enterprise Manager to join our College of Arts, Technology and Environment (CATE).
The focus of this new role is to lead and manage the partnerships, commercial, and engagement operations of our Research and Innovation facilities, including the Bridge Studios at our Frenchay Campus in north Bristol.
You will ensure that our leading research and innovation laboratories/studios continue to be accessible and inclusive, delivering world class collaborative research while creating opportunities for enterprise, skills development and impact for the region.
You will work collaboratively with a range of academic, technical and professional service teams along with industry stakeholders, to support research, innovation, skills and enterprise, as well as student learning and success. You will also be responsible for managing and scheduling activities within shared Research and Innovation resources and ensuring efficient and effective operations.
You’ll guide key committees, including the Bridge Steering Committee, on resource needs and external opportunities, drive enterprise and innovation priorities and take the lead in tracking and reporting CATE’s performance metrics.
About you
You will bring proven experience of leading and managing teams in research or innovation settings, ideally within higher education or a research‑focused environment.
You’ll have hands‑on experience of running technical facilities – such as fablabs, production studios, or research and innovation labs – and a strong track record of driving strategic initiatives that deliver impact and enterprise.
Skilled in data analysis, reporting and briefing, you’ll use your knowledge of industry‑engaged research and innovation to bring stakeholders together and create solutions that deliver real societal benefit.
Where you will be working
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.
You’ll spend most of your time on campus and engaging with partners, with the opportunity to work from home occasionally subject to business needs, we anticipate 1 day per week.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those with a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Jessica Lamond by email at Jessica.Lamond@uwe.ac.uk or Chris English on Chris.English@uwe.ac.uk .
Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on 16 April 2026.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post initially for 2 years, working 37 hours per week.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.
Right to Work in the UK – If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route subject to meeting visa eligibility requirements; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.
We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.