Operations and Impact Analyst (FTC)
Remote
United Kingdom
£ 42,000 / year
Freelance
22-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Title - ICURe Operations and Impact Analyst
Contract - Fixed term until 27th March 2026
Hours - Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Location - Home based (UK)
Salary - £35,926 - £42,000
Purpose of the Role
The ICURe Operations & Impact Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of the Innovate UK ICURe (Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research) Programme. This includes overseeing operational aspects, managing competition processes, liaising with key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with policies and governance frameworks. The role also involves impact measurement (across the ICURe delivery partners as well as the ICURe programmes), data tracking, and budget management to enhance programme efficiency. The Analyst will focus on assessing, measuring, and reporting on the programme’s effectiveness, ensuring that strategic goals are met through data-driven insights.
Key Accountabilities:
Oversee all aspects of competition management, within Innovate UK and via our Delivery Partners.
Analyse and interpret data to assess the effectiveness of ICURe initiatives.
Provide reports, dashboards, and presentations on impact findings to stakeholders (both internal and external
Work closely with subsidy, quality assurance, impact, and competition management teams to embed Innovate UK policies.
Supporting Monitoring Officers (MSPs) through the post award project lifecycle
Ensure financial oversight by working with Innovate UK Finance Partners to manage ICURe budgets.
Schedule and facilitate monthly operations meetings.
Implementation of impact measurement frameworks for programme evaluation.
Identify trends and make recommendations for programme improvements.
Roles & Responsibilities
Support the operational delivery of the ICURe Programme in alignment with strategic objectives.
Develop and maintain data tracking mechanisms to measure programme impact and effectiveness.
Support the Head of Hubs in reviewing and managing hub-related projects.
Respond to queries, manage communications, and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
Develop and implement impact measurement frameworks.
Collect, analyse, and interpret data to assess programme success.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and other impact metrics.
Work with stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Produce reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings.
Identify trends and provide recommendations for optimising impact.
Oversee pre-award and post-award processes, ensuring compliance with Innovate UK requirements.
Support the development of competition briefs, manage applications, and coordinate assessment panels.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to streamline programme operations.
Provide financial oversight and ensure budget alignment with strategic priorities.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external reporting requirements.
Qualifications
Degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant field.
Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, Prince2) desirable.
Experience
Proven experience managing projects or programmes with strict deadlines.
Experience handling financial planning and budget oversight.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in innovation and research environments.
Experience working in remote and cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of public funding programmes and the UK research ecosystem is an advantage.
Experience in data collection, impact assessment, and performance measurement.
Skills
Necessary
Strong project management skills across the full project lifecycle.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.
Ability to ensure project governance processes are followed and to escalate concerns where needed
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment
Ability to escalate project issues appropriately and in a timely manner
Experience in data analysis, KPI tracking, and impact measurement.
Proficiency in developing impact reports and recommendations for strategic decision-making.
Desirable
High proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
Experience of CRM systems such as Salesforce
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Familiarity with impact evaluation methodologies.
Experience using data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau.
About Innovate UK Business Connect
We connect ideas, people, and communities to drive innovation that changes lives.
Innovation is complex. The journey from idea to market is not straightforward and requires a diverse range of know-how, investment, market knowledge and research. Innovate UK Business Connect exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions.
The future holds both challenges and opportunities. We are passionate about working with innovative businesses to overcome these challenges and shape the opportunities and solutions that follow.
Our vision is to create a network of innovators so powerful its ideas will change the world.
While business is at the heart of our work, our diverse connections span government, funders, research and the third sector. This unrivalled overview and connectivity enable us to be a trusted guide through a complex global landscape of research, development, and innovation.
Benefits
This role has a salary of £35,926 to £42,000 pa
28 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank and public holidays
Enhanced Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunities for continuous professional development as part of our Talent & Development Programme
This advert will close on Wednesday 30th April.
Interviews will be held w/c 5th May.
Please apply by submitting a tailored cover letter outlining your suitability with specifics relating to the requirements of the role, and your CV outlining your experience.
Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK without restrictions as sponsorship for visas is not provided. Unfortunately, owing to the high number of applications received, we can only provide feedback to applicants selected for interview.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the Recruitment Team by email to recruitment@iukbc.org.uk
Innovate UK Business Connect strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of colour, LGBTQ+ community, women, disabled people, people of any age or family status. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, and ensures everyo...
About the Company
Innovate UK Business Connect is the new name for Innovate UK KTN. We connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking – accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. Know more
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