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We're entering the next stage of growth at Oxford Innovation Space, and we're looking for an exceptional Business Development & Marketing Director to join our Division Management Board. This is a high-impact, outward-facing executive role, bringing together commercial leadership, strategic growth and market influence. You'll play a pivotal part in shaping how we expand our portfolio, build partnerships and position ourselves across the UK & Ireland innovation landscape. The role is home-based, with regular travel across the UK & Ireland and to our Oxford head office, reflecting the national scope of the position.
Job Responsibility
Lead the organisation's growth strategy across the UK & Ireland, shaping and delivering a strong pipeline of new business
Secure and develop innovation space contracts, partnerships and place-based opportunities
Align marketing, brand and communications with commercial priorities to directly support contract wins and market positioning
Operate as a Board-level leader, contributing to corporate strategy, investment decisions and overall organisational performance
Shape and deliver a compelling, evidence-led growth strategy
Identify, pursue and convert high-value opportunities across the UK & Ireland innovation ecosystem
Lead complex bids, partnerships and negotiations
Build and maintain senior relationships across public, private and academic sectors
Drive an integrated marketing and communications function aligned to commercial outcomes
Strengthen our market positioning, reputation and influence at a national level
Contribute to Board discussions, strategy and decision-making
Lead and develop multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams
Requirements
A strong track record of winning complex, high-value contracts
Experience operating at a senior leadership or Director level, ideally across multi-site or partnership-led environments
The ability to integrate business development and marketing to drive measurable commercial results
Credibility with senior stakeholders across public, private and academic sectors
A proactive, insight-led approach to opportunity identification and pipeline development
What we offer
Board-level influence – direct impact on organisational direction and growth
Scale and autonomy – lead a national portfolio with real decision-making responsibility
Purpose + commerciality – deliver growth that supports innovation, places and communities
Market impact – work at the centre of the UK's innovation, regeneration and partnership ecosystem