Role: Communications Officer
Location: London, Sheffield or remote/hybrid
Working Hours: Full-time (permanent)
Salary: £26k, or competitive dependent on experience
Start Date: 1st November or earlier if possible
We’re looking for an engaged, proactive individual to join our team which combines talent in digital marketing and science communication with the aim of uniting the research ecosystem, scaling our growth, and establishing us as the gold standard for university-industry matchmaking.
The role involves producing content across a range of channels and formats to communicate the latest academic research to industry and best practices for collaboration between the two. You would join the company at an exciting time of growth, presenting an opportunity to make a mark within a rapidly-growing start-up and to progress through the ranks as the company develops.
Key responsibilities
Skills and assets required
Experience
Applications:
If you think you could deliver in this role, or you think you can offer something more than what we’ve outlined, please email our Marketing and Communications Manager (alex@in-part.co.uk) with a brief cover letter that outlines your suitability and interest in working for IN-PART, along with a CV and any examples of recent relevant work. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews arranged at the earliest suitable time for relevant candidates.
About IN-PART and our vision:
IN-PART develops digital solutions curated by in-house STEM experts that simplify the initial connection between decision-makers in academia and industry. Our goal is to help drive impact from research by matching innovation and expertise on a level playing field globally.
IN-PART launched in 2014 out of business incubators at the University of Sheffield and Kings College London. We value hard work, independence and creativity. We have a HQ in Sheffield and a hub in London, both of which have a relaxed, start-up office environment, and we create room for personal and career development. We’re a rapidly growing company and with that comes the opportunity to grow into the role and take responsibility for driving change and delivering solutions.
Staff benefits:
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Sheffield City Centre / Remote
Working Hours: Full-Time (permanent)
Salary: up to £30K (depending on experience) with £38K-42K OTE
The company:
IN-PART is a rapidly expanding UK based start-up. Our online matchmaking platform matches university research with companies looking to find innovative R&D pathways for commercialisation. Our system launched in January 2014 and has to date brought together 250 universities and research institutions with over 6,500 research-intensive companies, ranging from some of the world’s biggest corporations to regional SMEs.
Companies we work with include: Philips, Sony, Apple, Space X, GSK, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, P&G, Dyson, Unilever and Johnson & Johnson. Technologies on IN-PART are provided by our university partners, which include Cambridge, Oxford, Birmingham, Sheffield and Manchester to mention a few in the UK, as well as international universities such as UCLA, UPenn, Queensland, LMU Munich and many more worldwide.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the co-CEO this role will be initially focussed on developing new business prospects and independently selling our new product to R&D focussed companies, IN-PART: Discover.
The product helps R&D companies launch research calls to identify and connect with universities globally in order to fund new research, establish collaborations, long term partnerships, and ultimately benefit society. You will use your relationship management and negotiation skills to grow our client base by approaching new clients by telephone and email, planning and preparing presentations and communicating our product offering.
You will receive a two month training program to learn how to demo and sell the product to senior R&D executives (Head of R&D, Chief Scientists, Lead Engineers).
Key responsibilities:
Required Experience:
Not required but would be great:
Note: we will consider candidates with no prior experience in sales but have strong communication skills and passion for the IN-PART mission, to help university research impact the world.
Applications:
The deadline for applications is 5th March 2021. Applications should be made via email to patrick@in-part.co.uk and should include a CV and a brief cover letter detailing what you could bring to IN-PART and why you would like to join the team. Please use the email subject title: ‘IN-PART: BDM’
Working conditions:
We’re an early stage company with an atmosphere to match, we organise eclectic staff outings (when we were able to!), have a relaxed working environment and want people who not only want to work hard but who we get along with too.
Benefits:
We are seeking a senior full-stack Typescript/Javascript developer to help us create backend and frontend applications for our growing product range.
Working alongside a team of seven (including a mix of junior, mid-level and senior devs) and under the guidance of our product manager, you’ll take a key role in delivering products to our end users. Demonstrable experience of working in and leading a team is essential for this role.
You will have strong project management skills with an excellent ability to communicate complex problems, estimate timescales, and give regular updates to both technical and non-technical team members. You will be able to accurately assess project requirements, plan technical epics and set and meet deadlines.
Your leadership style will get the best out of junior team members and inspire them to excel in their own role. You will have a strong work ethic, be willing to admit it if you’re wrong and be an all round team player.
Backend
Frontend
IN-PART is a rapidly expanding UK based start-up. Our online matchmaking platform matches university research with companies looking to find innovative R&D pathways for commercialisation. Our system launched in January 2014 and has to date brought together 250 universities and research institutions with over 6,500 research-intensive companies, ranging from some of the world’s biggest corporations to regional SMEs.
Companies we work with include: Philips, Sony, Apple, Space X, GSK, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, P&G, Dyson, Unilever and Johnson & Johnson. Technologies on IN-PART are provided by our university partners, which include Cambridge, Oxford, Birmingham, Sheffield and Manchester to mention a few in the UK, as well as international universities such as UPenn, Queensland, LMU Munich and many more worldwide.
OUR PURPOSE
Solutions don’t come ready-made. We believe brilliant connections can solve real-world problems. We match research genius with decision-makers and industries striving for a greater positive impact.
OUR VISION
Our goal is to enable connections from around the world to match research genius with industry on a level playing field. IN-PART has an advanced matching platform and curates an international community of the brightest minds and decision-makers built on insight and dialogue.
OUR MISSION
An intelligent, matchmaking platform to showcase leading technologies and connect academics with the world’s key decision-makers through meaningful dialogue and partnership. IN-PART curates only the most relevant introductions to ensure stronger connections and collaboration.
We’re a small, friendly team of hard-working, focussed and talented developers. There are no egos – it doesn’t matter if you’re brand new or have been around the block a few times.
Everyone in the team works closely with stakeholders and can see the positive impact our products have. We all have the opportunity to provide input into the shape of our products, the technology stack, workflow and ideas. It’s incredibly rewarding to deliver – and be credited for – the latest and greatest features.
Hours are flexible and, subject to a relaxation of Covid restrictions, you’ll only be required at our Sheffield city centre office once every two weeks for sprint planning. You’ll also have your own space should you wish to use it more regularly (our current devs choose a mixture of home and office working).
The working environment is relaxed and professional. We’re all here to do a job but recognise the need to let off steam from time to time. Our all expenses paid twice yearly meetups are a great opportunity to meet new people, try a new experience and generally have some fun. We also have regular team lunches, after work beers and one-to-one catch ups.
Please send an email with your Github, LinkedIn profile or CV to: tom@in-part.co.uk
We’ll start with an informal chat about the role before moving on to a take-home code review task and interview.
