Director Masood Entrepreneurship Centre

Overview

The University of Manchester is looking for an exceptional leader to shape the future of student entrepreneurship as Director of the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC).

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s most established university entrepreneurship centres at a time of major ambition and transformation. Sitting within Unit M — the University’s innovation capability — you will play a central role in building Manchester’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting the next generation of founders, innovators and changemakers.

• Lead and scale entrepreneurship education and start-up support across the University
• Build powerful partnerships with investors, founders, corporates and alumni
• Shape strategy, drive innovation and deliver measurable impact
• Lead a high-performing team within a fast-moving innovation environment
• Position Manchester as a globally recognised hub for student entrepreneurship

We’re looking for a commercially minded, highly credible leader with experience spanning entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, venture support or start‑up growth. You may come from higher education, accelerators, venture building, innovation districts or the start‑up ecosystem itself and bring energy, strategic vision and a passion for helping founders thrive.

This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of entrepreneurship at one of the world’s leading universities.