Director of the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre
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The University Of Manchester · Manchester, UKWe'll track this in your applications and open the company's page so you can finish applying.
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Job reference: PSX-031561 Salary: Competitive Faculty/Organisational Unit: Professional Services Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Permanent ~ Division/Team: Unit M Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 21/06/2026 Contract Duration: Permanent School/Directorate: Unit M The University of Manchester is looking for an exceptional leader to shape the future of student entrepreneurship as Director of the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC). This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK's most established university entrepreneurship centres at a time of major ambition and transformation. Sitting within Unit M - the University's innovation capability - you will play a central role in building Manchester's entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting the next generation of founders, innovators and changemakers. You will: Lead and scale entrepreneurship education and start-up support across the University Build powerful partnerships with investors, founders, corporates and alumni Shape strategy, drive innovation and deliver measurable impact Lead a high-performing team within a fast-moving innovation environment Position Manchester as a globally recognised hub for student entrepreneurship We're looking for a commercially minded, highly credible leader with experience spanning entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, venture support or start-up growth. You may come from higher education, accelerators, venture building, innovation districts or the start-up ecosystem itself and bring energy, strategic vision and a passion for helping founders thrive. This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of entrepreneurship at one of the world's leading universities. For informal enquiries please contact the Talent Attraction Team talent.attraction@manchester.ac.uk Competitive
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