Climate Scaling Collaborative (CSC) Regional Climate Innovation Hub Manager

Climate Scaling Collaborative (CSC) Regional Climate Innovation Hub Manager, University of Leeds 

Salary: Grade 8 (£47,874 – £56,921p.a.)

Available on a full time fixed-term basis for up to three years to complete specific time limited work

This role will be based on the University campus (with scope for hybrid working)

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Are you an experienced leader in Climate Innovation? Are you passionate about supporting Climate Tech entrepreneurs to reach their potential? Do you want the opportunity to lead a high profile, collaborative regional hub focused on accelerating the commercialisation of Climate Tech innovators? 

We are looking to appoint a Regional Climate Innovation Hub Manager, to lead the Climate Scaling Collaborative’s regional development strategy. The role will play an important part in defining the growth roadmap for the Climate Tech cluster in the region, mapping the cluster’s stakeholders (start-ups, corporates, investors, local government and universities), assets, challenges, opportunities and current/planned interventions. Determining priorities, developing relationships and devising and implementing an action plan to attract the programme’s target audience, the role will develop the support infrastructure, informing and aligning with the national climate tech ecosystem being developed through the project.

The Innovation hub manager role comes at an exciting time for the University of Leeds and the region as we work to accelerate the cluster development of climate tech. The role will leverage a rich set of expertise and resources from the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures, Business Engagement and Enterprise, the wider University, and regional ecosystem to help set the strategic vision for the cluster.

As Regional Climate Innovation Hub Manager, you will take responsibility for ensuring that the Climate Scaling Collaborative achieves its aims and is effectively managed and delivered. You will lead the activities in the regional hub, reporting to the Deputy Director of Innovation for the Priestley Centre and work closely with Innovation Capability and Delivery in the Business Engagement and Enterprise (BE&E team). You will be part of a team of regional hub managers across the partner institutions and work closely with your counterparts and the leadership team at Imperial College to drive the success and future legacy of the programme.

You will have an excellent track record of leadership, partnership working, cluster development work, a good knowledge of the Climate Tech sector and an enthusiasm for working closely with academics, entrepreneurs and place-based organisations.   

What we offer in return

•    26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

•    Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance

•    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

•    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact

Chelsea Boothroyd, Deputy Director of Innovation and Engagement, Priestley Centre for Climate Futures, 

Email: c.boothroyd@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 26 Mar 2025

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £47,874 to £56,921 per annum