Space Hub Yorkshire – Cluster Development Manager (Campus)

Space Hub Yorkshire – Cluster Development Manager (Campus) Salary: Grade 8 (£48,149 – £57,422 p.a. depending on experience) 

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a motivated and experienced cluster development manager with excellent research and innovation knowledge, network building skills, and an interest in the Space sector? Do you want to take a leading role in growing a regional Space cluster in Yorkshire, working with research and education institutes, businesses and government agencies across the UK?

We are looking for experienced and motivated applicants to apply for a position as the Space Hub Yorkshire (SHY) Cluster Development Manager, leading the Campus pillar of the SHY development strategy. Hosted at the University of Leeds but working closely with all Yorkshire Universities, our local schools and colleges, this is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in growing a Space Hub in the UK. A key aspect of the role will be to grow collaborative working between all 12 Yorkshire Universities’ members, to facilitate Knowledge Exchange from academia to Space industry businesses, and to support the development of our virtual Space Campus.

You will have an excellent track record of leadership, partnership working, experience of cluster development work, knowledge of the Space sector; and an enthusiasm for working closely with academics, Space industry and international Space agencies. 

Space Hub Yorkshire (SHY) is supporting the growth of the UK’s Space industry in Yorkshire. The SHY consortium brings together universities, colleges, local authorities, government agencies, and commercial partners covering a geographic area across the Yorkshire (and Humber) region, and building links with other clusters across the UK. SHY has now won three rounds of UK Space Agency (UKSA) funding for development of our regional Space hub, which we do in close collaboration with Space agency and the Satellite Applications Catapult. The UKSA grant is part of national programme to grow the UK’s Space sector through the development of other regional Space hubs across the UK.

Over the past few years SHY has grown from a new spin out to an established cluster, with a track record of running national events to showcase our regions world-leading Space expertise, including Satellite Earth observation and environmental monitoring, high performance manufacturing and robotics, and RF technology. SHY stakeholders include the Satellite Applications Catapult, the 4 Yorkshire LEPs, Mayoral Combined Authorities, Yorkshire Universities, UKSA, and over 250 commercial companies.

The role will involve significant engagement with universities, businesses, policy makers and industry and third-sector partners. You will be based in the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds, but will work closely with all Yorkshire Universities, local colleges and other affiliated academic organisations across Yorkshire.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

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 plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

•    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: 

Professor Anna Hogg, Email: a.e.hogg@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 03 Aug 2025

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £48,149 to £57,422 per annum