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.