Technology & Incubator Lead (Geovation)
Location: London (Farringdon - hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Geovation is an innovation and incubation function, working with startups, founders and partners to explore new applications of location data. We're looking for a Technology & Incubator Lead to shape the future of geospatial innovation and accelerate the development of new, impactful products.
This is a senior leadership role combining technical leadership, product‑led thinking and innovation programme delivery. You'll be responsible for Geovation's Incubator - guiding experimentation, supporting startups and translating insight into outcomes that influence future direction.
What you'll do
1. Lead and grow the Incubator team
2. Own and deliver the Incubator programme, generating insight, market learning and value
3. Select startups and design tailored technical and product support
4. Design and oversee hypothesis‑led proof‑of‑concept experiments
5. Provide technical and thought leadership across geospatial data, emerging tech and new markets
6. Strengthen Geovation's technical, research and experimentation capability
7. Communicate complex technical ideas clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
What we're looking for
Essential:
8. Strong technical background with extensive experience in software and/or geospatial development
9. Proven leadership of high‑performing technical teams
10. Experience working with or supporting early‑stage startups
11. Track record delivering innovation, research or experimental programmes
12. Product‑led and design‑thinking mindset
13. Credible technical communicator and influencer
Nice to have:
14. Experience in an accelerator, incubator or innovation environment
15. Mentoring or advising founders
16. Exposure to location‑powered or geospatial products
17. Programme or consultancy delivery experience
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.