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
* Lead and grow the Incubator team
* Own and deliver the Incubator programme, generating insight, market learning and value
* Select startups and design tailored technical and product support
* Design and oversee hypothesis-led proof-of-concept experiments
* Provide technical and thought leadership across geospatial data, emerging tech and new markets
* Strengthen Geovation's technical, research and experimentation capability
* Communicate complex technical ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
What we're looking for
Essential:
* Strong technical background with extensive experience in software and/or geospatial development
* Proven leadership of high-performing technical teams
* Experience working with or supporting early-stage startups
* Track record delivering innovation, research or experimental programmes
* Product-led and design-thinking mindset
* Credible technical communicator and influencer
Nice to have:
* Experience in an accelerator, incubator or innovation environment
* Mentoring or advising founders
* Exposure to location-powered or geospatial products
* Programme or consultancy delivery experience
If interested, apply now!
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.