Accelerator Programme Manager - remote EU based

Proven experience managing start-up accelerator programmes is essential. Experience delivering acceleration to high numbers of startups, greater than 100 is strongly desirable. Strong knowledge of startups and the challenges they face and how to provide support to overcome their issues. Strong project management skills, including resources, performance, and budget management. Exceptional leadership skills to foster a supportive and innovative environment. Strategic insight into all company stages, with a background in advising and accelerating start-up growth. Entrepreneurial experience with a track record of success. Experience in coaching, mentoring, or consulting start-ups. A well-organised individual with an extensive network in the start-up industry. Excellent communication skills for effective negotiation and stakeholder engagement.

Manage a comprehensive 26-week programme divided into planning, selection, diagnosis, and acceleration stages. Select and manage coaches from DOHE's expert pool, encouraging collaboration to support startups’ growth and development. Work closely with coaches and industry experts to help start-ups to define and achieve their key objectives of the acceleration programme. Utilise and contribute to the 'DOHE Navigator', our bespoke data insights methodology, to guide startups towards achieving their objectives and to refine the acceleration program's process. Offer insights and expert consultancy to support ongoing success in overcoming objectives. Align the process with the EdTech hub team to cultivate a thriving ecosystem that supports the interconnection and mutual growth of all participating startups and the development of the programme. Contribute towards an on-going evaluation of the Go-Together programme.