An Entrepreneur in Residence to join our team Entrepreneur in Residence Catalyst is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced entrepreneur to review, redesign and reboot Catalyst's flagship mentoring programme, Springboard. About Springboard Springboard offers coaching and mentoring to innovative entrepreneurs and their teams. This programme is the manifestation of Catalyst principles as it efficiently leverages a broad network of existing regional (and global) talent, and meaningfully engages them in identifying, qualifying, preparing, and then presenting carefully prepared entrepreneurs to the community. The unique nature of this programme allows Catalyst to harness the collective intelligence of domain, market, industry, business service providers, investment, intellectual property, and human capital experts in the most efficient manner. Through this 'crowd sourcing' model, participants are given the opportunity to reveal their 'flaws' in a constructive setting, and gain insights in how to successfully adapt going forward. Just as important, it allows those companies with little chance of success to get this critical feedback early in their development. By doing so, it allows the finite resources of a community to be focused on entrepreneurs with the most promise for social and economic impact. What is important about this programme is that the relationships formed amongst the mentors, coaches, and panelists provide as much value as the knowledge transfer between these experts and the entrepreneur. A tertiary effect is also that the community's technology literacy is greatly enhanced by this open exchange of ideas and solutions. Key Information Fixed term contract - until March 25 Part-time options may be considered Annualised salary up to 80,000 (pro-rated based on contract duration) A comprehensive benefits package Based at the Innovation Centre, Queen's Road, Belfast (hybrid working arrangement available) Reporting to Director of Entrepreneurship and Scaling *ClosingMonday 9th September at 12noon Interested? Apply now Benefits of working at Catalyst Competitive Benefits Package Private medical insurance for you and your dependents Generous pension contribution Generous life assurance policy Enhanced parental leave packages Free open access to company organised events Free parking onsite Learning and development opportunities What are we looking for? An experienced entrepreneur to lead and mobilise NI's entrepreneurial community to battle test the business models of early and growth stage founders and hence improving the chances of raising capital and/or successfully reaching the next stage of their business journey. A leader to build and maintain the premier network of dedicated experienced entrepreneur mentors and subject matter experts who can provide valuable guidance and support to entrepreneurs to maximise opportunities and reduce go-to-market risk. A market-minded expert, with an awareness of different/creative applications of business models that can contribute to the launch and validation of new markets or products & services. Responsibilities Lead a user centric redesign and relaunch of the Springboard programme to support entrepreneurs with growth stages. New iteration will bear in mind the next generation of Northern Ireland's most successful startups, enabling and unlocking a greater level of diversity at growth and scaling stages. Work with MIT or other best in class international partners to explore development of programme content aligned with new growth education principles on business strategy. Develop strong relationships with stakeholder organisations and investors in Catalyst's extensive local and international network. Leverage these relationships to generate positive outcomes for entrepreneurs. Develop a world class mentor and advisory pool to support entrepreneurs with customised domain/market knowledge, helping them to get to their next investment or business stage. Develop and grow the Springboard Programme across target participants increasing the annual intake of qualified applications. Work closely with the Director of Entrepreneurship and Scaling to leverage synergies between Catalyst programmes for entrepreneurs. Essential Criteria A successful founder of an innovative start-up/scaleup who has deep empathy with the CEOs and understanding of the support needed to scale. You will have experienced at least one successful exit whether trade sale or IPO equating to multiple times revenue. Experience in networking, partnership building and relationship management at a senior level in the private sector, ideally experience in building international relationships. Experience of raising funding (series A or B) to fund product development and the growth of the company. Knowledge of changing funding landscape within and outside of NI. Special Requirements Proof of right to work in the UK. Criteria may be enhanced to aid shortlisting. Exceptional candidates who do not meet the criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. Apply now More info about Catalyst About Catalyst Catalyst is an independent, non-profit science and technology hub focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland. The epicentre of innovation in Northern Ireland, we provide everything that innovators and entrepreneurs need to reach higher and succeed faster - a home, a powerful community, enhanced by international networks of venture capital, and market development support. Inclusivity is at the core of what we do at Catalyst, we are working to remove the barriers that prevent people from accessing opportunities in the innovation economy, such as access to entrepreneurship and learning the skills to innovate. We invest, pro bono, all surplus profits from our property portfolio into nurturing a community-led innovation ecosystem that supports technology-focused start-ups, entrepreneurs, and innovators so they can create, scale, and flourish. Diversity and Inclusion at Catalyst Diversity and inclusion aren't boxes to tick on a CSR list. At Catalyst, they're part of our DNA, lived, breathed, seen, and heard across our community, projects, and co-working spaces. We not only want to foster and empower a culture of innovation, but also an environment where people can be their true, authentic self and thrive, and we're proud to be recognised by the Diversity Charter for achieving silver status, with ambitions to progress to Gold. As an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based solely on the individual's ability to perform the role, and that's allowed us to create an inclusive workplace which celebrates the diversity of our teams and community. Working at Catalyst A certified Great Place to Work and awarded as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK for 2024, Catalyst is one of Northern Ireland's most exciting employers. With a strong vision of Opportunity for all from world-leading innovation, this is a workplace brimming with ambition to create social, cultural, and economic advantage. We are a force for good, bold in our approach with integrity at our core and passion in everything we do. Our Values INTEGRITY We approach everything with a straightforward, open and honest attitude. Every new challenge requires a brave, smart, and flexible way of thinking and we put integrity at the heart of every decision. Our strong moral code intuitively understands what doing the right thing means in every situation. PASSION We love what we do. We are committed to our members and partners, ready to go above and beyond for the future we are building together. This is the 'Catalyst Way'. We sharpen our senses, take calculated risks together and work hard for a brighter future. BE BOLD Be ambitious and dare to be different. We are the catalyst that connects entrepreneurs and businesses to an eco-system and community that transforms ideas and innovation into real-world reality with global impact. Have a question? Contact Danielle at danielle.darr Danielle Darragh HR Officer As an HR Officer at Catalyst, my responsibilities include delivering comprehensive HR supp... read more LinkedIn Close Danielle Darragh HR Officer LinkedIn As an HR Officer at Catalyst, my responsibilities include delivering comprehensive HR support across the organisation. My role focuses on managing end-to-end recruitment, fostering robust employee relations, driving performance management initiatives, and leading critical HR projects. I have over 7 years working exclusively on recruitment, I specialised in sourcing and securing top talent aligned with organisational goals and culture. During this period, I developed strong skills in candidate evaluation, strategic sourcing techniques, and employer branding strategies. I transitioned into broader HR responsibilities. During Covid I used my spare time to work towards my CIPD in People Management. I integrated my recruitment expertise into comprehensive HR frameworks. Over the subsequent years within a prominent public sector organisation, I expanded my role to employee relations, organisational management, and strategic HR initiatives. This evolution allowed me to contribute significantly to the development of effective HR policies and practices, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a positive work environment. Passionate about leveraging my dual expertise in recruitment and HR to drive organisational success, I am committed to delivering innovative solutions that optimise talent acquisition strategies, enhance employee engagement, and support sustainable business growth. Shauna Collins Director of People and Culture Shauna Collins is the Director of People & Culture at Catalyst. A graduate of the Char... read more LinkedIn Close Shauna Collins Director of People and Culture LinkedIn Shauna Collins is the Director of People & Culture at Catalyst. A graduate of the Chartered Institute of Professional Development, Shauna leads the People Strategy on company culture, talent acquisition, and performance management with a deep passion for enhancing the employee experience and developing positive workplace cultures. Shauna also provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the Marketing team at Catalyst. Shauna is passionate about inclusivity and community initiatives that provide support for individuals to reach their full potential. Shauna currently serves as a Non-Executive Director for Work West Enterprise Agency. Sign up to our newsletter Stay up to date with news, events and more. 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