Incubator Hub Business Development Manager

Incubator Hub Business Development Manager (Fixed Term)

Salary: £35,608 to £47,389 per annum pro‑rata, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Area: Science

Location: Sutton Bonington

Closing Date: Thursday 08 January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: SCI
258725X1

Applications are invited for a Business Development Manager (BDM) to lead the establishment and growth of the Food & Drink Incubator Hub at Sutton Bonington. This role is integrated into the Food Systems Institute (FSI) and the Food Innovation Centre (FIC) at the University of Nottingham’s Sutton Bonington Campus. This exciting role offers the chance to be part of a strategic initiative to create a commercial ecosystem that enables food and drink manufacturers to access university infrastructure, services, and expertise.

As a BDM, you will work closely with internal stakeholders across departments (e.g. University of Nottingham Innovation Park (UNIP), Estates, FSI, FIC, School of Biosciences) and external partners to develop a sustainable model for space rental, service provision, and collaborative innovation. You will drive income generation, enhance industry–academic engagement, and support the University’s Research & Knowledge Exchange Strategic Delivery Plan.

A key part of the role will involve building strong connections with industry stakeholders, enabling knowledge exchange and supporting collaborative innovation that enhances both the academic environment and a productive food and drink business environment at Sutton Bonington Campus.

This is a full‑time post (36.25 hours) funded for one year until 31 July 2027. Job share arrangements may be considered. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to . Please note, applications sent to this email will not be accepted.

Entry level

Full-time

Business Development and Sales

Research Services

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