OverviewStrategic Partnerships Director - Energy. NCC – Innovating for Industry is seeking an experienced senior leader to join NCC as the Strategic Partnership Director for the Energy and Materials portfolio. Located in Bristol with hybrid working. Salary is competitive.What You’ll Be DoingSet strategic direction and implement a strategic partnership approach with government, industry and academia to accelerate and drive business growth through a portfolio of technology, capability, and service offerings.Strengthen, develop, and maintain relationships with senior leaders across NCC Members, customers, and industry networks.Increase the NCC’s profile with industry leaders in growth segments and develop innovative partnership constructs and commercial offerings.Ensure energy and materials strategies are informed by latest external analysis and market insight.Represent the NCC on relevant business and industry initiatives, networks and events.Lead on developing and delivering effective strategic communications and thought leadership.In partnership with the Director for External Affairs, inform national and sub-national industrial strategy and investment decisions and develop and deliver targeted external sector campaigns that grow the business and its customer pipeline.Be an integral part of NCC’s leadership team, role model values and nurture the talents of the wider organisation.Drive forward high-priority projects and secure public and private sector funding to deliver them.What We’re Looking ForExperience of senior leadership within a commercial organisation, strong negotiating skills, commercial acumen, and a track record of driving business growth through a customer-centric approach.Experience in strategic account management and developing innovative commercial partnerships and deal constructs.Ability to forge strong relationships and networks across the energy and/or aerospace sector (OEMs and supply chain).Ability to use data and stakeholder insights to inform strategy development and business growth.Excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven track record of engaging senior stakeholders.Ability to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration to deliver outcomes.Strong leadership experience, delivering through others in a matrix organisation and developing high-performing teams.DesirableUnderstanding of the UK innovation funding and organisation landscape.What We OfferHybrid and flexible working as standard.Annual salary reviews.Company-paid private medical insurance.Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution.Great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol, and a focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning & development.A chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.How to ApplyUnsure if you should apply? Please reach out to the recruitment team – [email protected]We see your future in ours. Apply now.Notes/Brief For Recruitment TeamAbout NCCWe bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping companies of all sizes to capitalise on cutting-edge innovations. We are part of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult and the University of Bristol, evolved from the National Centre of Excellence in Composite Technology. We provide world-class expertise, facilities, and industrial collaboration to complement our customers’ capabilities and help them grow through technology and product leadership. As a not-for-profit, we enable UK innovators and industry to thrive and inform strategy, policy and investment decisions.Why NCC?We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage you to apply. We hire without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or other protected characteristics. We support flexible working arrangements and will consider reasonable requests. We wish you every success in your job search.#fulltime #J-18808-Ljbffr