NCC – Innovating for Industry
Chief Business Officer

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Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
NCC is seeking an outstanding strategic leader to join its Executive Team as Chief Business Officer. A world-leading innovation organisation, NCC transforms cutting-edge research and technology into industrial impact.
This is a pivotal executive leadership role with responsibility for positioning the organisation in the UK innovation ecosystem. Leading strategy, strategic partnerships, corporate affairs, communications and marketing, you will build influential relationships across industry, government and academia, including with the University of Bristol and High Value Manufacturing Catapult.
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We are looking for a highly credible and influential senior leader with significant experience of working with and across a range of strategic corporate functions within complex organisations. You will bring exceptional stakeholder, communication and partnership skills coupled with strong commercial and strategic judgement. Above all, you will be an ambitious and collaborative leader who can help position NCC for continued growth, influence and impact.


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