Recruiting a Network Manager for High Tech Bristol and Bath

July 3, 2014 by
Filed under: Exclusive, News 

High Tech Bristol & Bath (HBB) is recruiting a part time experienced network manager as its CEO. This is a board level appointment to the newly formed CIC company that will run a range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) on vertical and horizontal technologies in the West of England area.

These include wireless technologies, high performance computing, smart city, digital health, education & skills and high tech marketing. These groups are led by SIG champions who determine work plans and deliverables.

The network manager will:

  • Organise SIG meeting
  • Liaise with SIG champions, recruit replacement champions from membership
  • Sign up new members locally, nationally and internationally with the support of board members
  • Promote HBB activities locally, nationally and internationally
  • Manage membership list
  • Organise & manage voting for SIG champions where necessary
  • Develop new SIGs with new members
  • Develop new revenue streams and raise sponsorship
  • Liaising with network partners, sponsors, members and the High Tech sector group of the West of England LEP

 

The role is initially 1-2 days/ week but there is potential to turn this into a full time role depending on the revenue raised. We currently have members from universities, companies and local authorities in the region. The network manager will report to the board of HBB and also sit on the High Tech Sector group of the Local Economic Partnership which acts as the advisory group to the HBB board.

Essential skills

  • Self starter
  • Experience with running networks
  • Electronics industry knowledge
  • Innovative thinker
  • Collaborative worker

The backgrounder for the HBB activities is here

Deadline for applications is Friday 25th July. Interviews will be in the week of 28th July 2014, date to be confirmed to successful applicants. To apply, please forward your CV and covering letter to nick@swinnovation.co.uk. If you have any questions please contact Nick on the email above or on 07710 236368

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