Business Development Executive en Edinburgh University Group
Edinburgh University Group · Edinburgh, Reino Unido · Hybrid
- Professional
- Oficina en Edinburgh
School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering / Centre for Electronics Frontiers
Grade UE08: £50,253-£61,759 per annum, pro rata
Part time: 7 hours per week
Fixed term contract: up to 12 months
The Opportunity:
The appointee will be responsible for sourcing market information on AI hardware products and drive strategic commercialisation opportunities for Prof Prodromakis’s RAEng Chair in Emerging Technologies.
The successful applicant will have prior experience with business development and the creation of start-up propositions.
This role is grade UE08 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Ability to conduct market research
- Develop investor-ready commercial propositions
- Ability to represent CEF at investor events
A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.
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Please apply including a cover letter and CV.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 22 September 2025.
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About Company
The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.
The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.
