Strategic Partnerships Director – NCC – Innovating for Industry Location: Bristol (Hybrid working) Salary: Competitive, plus up to 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance and additional benefits. Closing Date: 22nd October 2025 Summary We are seeking an experienced senior leader to lead, develop and diversify NCC’s Strategic Partnership portfolio and offerings in sectors adjacent to our core markets of aerospace, defence and energy. This includes harnessing the potential of digital and deep tech to transform industries, working closely with innovation, industry and investment organisations (regionally and nationally), and expanding the ways we support companies of every size to scale and grow. Part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, NCC is an independent, open-access technology centre focused on addressing some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges. You will join this dynamic organisation as it implements its 5‑year strategy, one that is growth and impact focused. Reporting to the Chief Business Officer you will be accountable for the development and leadership of strategic partnerships that expand and broaden our impact and reach. You will work across the company to set strategic direction and ensure this is informed by the latest insight and intelligence. You will demonstrate strong leadership, embed a customer‑focused approach to delivery and work in lockstep with industry to deliver even greater impact for the UK. Critically, you will also be committed to contributing to the corporate leadership of the organisation and to exemplifying its values and behaviours. What You’ll Be Doing

Set strategic direction and implement a strategic partnership approach to accelerate and drive business growth through a portfolio of technology, capability, and service offerings. Develop a network of senior leaders across innovation, industry, professional services and allied organisations and networks. Raise NCC’s profile across this stakeholder landscape to ensure its capabilities and expertise are known and understood. Expand NCC’s portfolio of innovative partnership constructs and commercial offerings; informed by latest external analysis and market insight. Represent NCC on relevant business and industry initiatives and networks and inform organisational thought leadership. In partnership with the Director for External Affairs, inform national and sub‑national strategy and investment decisions. Work collaboratively with NCC Directors and teams to inform the development and delivery of impactful, targeted, and customer‑focused external sector campaigns that grow the business and expand its customer pipeline. Be committed to developing the talents of the wider organisation. Alongside leading day‑to‑day activities, this role will be central to driving forward high‑priority projects and securing the public and private sector funding needed to deliver them.

What We’re Looking For

Evidence of a strong, senior network with leaders of national and/or regional business, professional service and investment organisations and networks. Experience of supporting companies to grow and scale through developing and/or delivering business growth interventions. Track record of convening diverse stakeholder groups to secure and/or deliver major innovation initiatives. Developed understanding of the UK national and regional innovation funding and organisational landscape. Evidenced ability to use data, including stakeholder insights and wider intelligence, to inform strategy development and underpin business growth. Proven track record in skilful navigation through senior stakeholders across the business and industry. Leadership in acting as an ambassador and advocate for an organisation and/or sector. A track record of strong leadership, of delivering through others in a matrix organisation and of developing high performing teams.

The post involves regular travel to Bristol and London. What We Offer Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company‑paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honourable staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on well‑being, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future. Feel free to reach out to the recruitment team – recruitment@ncct.co.uk. We see your future in ours. Apply now. EEO Statement NCC ensures that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion or any other protected characteristic, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr