Science Creates
Innovation Manager
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Location: Bristol – Science Creates Old Market, OMX & St Philips
Contract: 12-month fixed term (with potential to extend)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Application deadline: 5th August 2026
Interview dates: 11th-21st August 2026
Start date: September 2026
Join the team empowering Deep Tech startups
Science Creates is looking for a highly organised Innovation Manager with a scientific background and project management experience, to support the design and operation of our UK-wide accelerator and venture support programmes.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organising high-impact training, delivering engaging events and coordinating tailored 1:1 support, as well as working with a wide range of stakeholders — from academics and entrepreneurs, to partners and funders.
You will work closely with our Innovation Lead and our Community & Partnerships Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to work with technical founders and contribute towards the success of early-stage Deep Tech start-ups across the UK.
About Science Creates
Founded in 2015 by exited entrepreneurs, Science Creates is a Deep Tech ecosystem supporting scientists and engineers to turn breakthrough discoveries into successful businesses improving the health of people and the planet. Science Creates provides specialised lab space, investment, training and community support for startups from early-stage through to scale-up. Through its independent charity and public events, it inspires the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs. Since 2015, the ecosystem has supported more than 150 startups, which have raised over £350 million.
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The role
As Innovation Manager, you will:
- Operate our accelerator programmes to support Deep Tech companies across a range of stages and sectors — including coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Manage project finances and provide grant reporting to funders’ required specifications
- Conduct feedback collection and data analysis to measure the impact of our innovation programmes
- Collaborate with partners and external stakeholders to plan, design and organise strategic events and training for our members and cohorts
- Work alongside the Community & Partnerships Manager to develop new initiatives that enable early-stage Deep Tech startups to access specialist infrastructure or equipment
- Represent Science Creates at external meetings and conferences where required
What we're looking for
Essential:
- Background in science – ideally PhD or MSc level
- Experience in community, multi-stakeholder or programme management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — happy to work in a forward-facing role
- Highly organised, reliable and proactive – you make things happen
- Confident working with multiple stakeholders and managing a varied workload
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools
- A strong interest in startups, innovation and scientific impact
Desirable:
- A background in advanced materials, AI, physics or related discipline — comfortable discussing and reviewing technologies in these areas
- Experience of Innovate UK grant applications and management
- Familiarity with early-stage startups or science commercialisation
- Experience in managing innovation training, accelerator or incubator programmes
- Experience using tools like Airtable, Notion, Typeform, Calendly, and Stacker
- Exposure to the Deep Tech, biotech or advanced engineering sectors
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What we offer
- A role with purpose, supporting startups solving real-world problems
- A welcoming, collaborative team culture where your development is encouraged
- A stylish, modern workspace with the flexibility to hot-desk across our three locations
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by an extra day per year (up to 30 days), in addition to bank holidays
- Weekly community socials and annual team days
- Hybrid and flexible working available on request
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work and pension salary sacrifice scheme
- 24/7 free access to health & wellbeing support through our Unum app
Ready to apply?
Help us build a thriving, connected Deep Tech community. Submit your application via our online form.
Science Creates is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. For any enquiries or to connect with a member of the Science Creates team before applying, drop us an email at accelerate@sciencecreates.co.uk
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