Venture Associate - Remote

Overview

The Venture Associate will play a foundational role in establishing and growing a cluster of small to medium enterprises in the cleantech sector in Northern Ireland, focusing on fostering collaboration and engaging key stakeholders.

In Short

• Part-time (20+ hours per week) role on a fixed-term contract.
• Focus on building a cleantech ecosystem in Northern Ireland.
• Engage with public, private, and academic stakeholders.
• Recruit startups and SMEs into the cleantech cluster.
• Coordinate cluster operations and monthly check-ins.
• Plan and run roundtable sessions with government stakeholders.
• Represent the cluster at various events.
• Map the cleantech ecosystem and identify key players.
• Track potential funding sources for cluster members.
• Document insights and provide progress reports.

Requirements

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and ecosystem building.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with the cleantech sector is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the cleantech sector.
• Potential for the role to become full-time and permanent.
• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Be part of a growing organization with a clear mission.