Exciting Leadership Opportunities with Dorset Innovation Park
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Dorset Innovation Park, the county's only Enterprise Zone, is seeking passionate, skilled individuals to join its team and shape its promising future. For those in Poundbury with experience in high-level roles, this could be the perfect opportunity to step back into the world of cutting-edge innovation and economic development.
What is the Dorset Innovation Park?
Located in Winfrith, Dorset Innovation Park is a thriving 56-hectare site at the forefront of the defence, security, and advanced engineering sectors. Home to more than 30 businesses, including the internationally significant BattleLab, the park fosters a culture of collaboration and creativity while addressing some of society's biggest challenges, such as energy and food security, environmental protection, and national defence. Now, Dorset Council is transitioning the Innovation Park into a more commercially focused entity, with exciting opportunities to lead and contribute.
Positions Available
Chair of the Dorset Innovation Park Limited: Strategic leader, providing vision and oversight for the Park's future, and championing its role in the innovation ecosystem locally and nationally while ensuring excellent governance and progress toward long-term goals.
Non-Executive Board Member: Providing independent perspective and critical thinking to the board, shaping strategy, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of innovation.
Managing Director of Dorset Innovation Park Limited: Leading the Park into its next chapter as a hub for innovation and growth. Responsibilities include building partnerships, driving business development, overseeing projects, and embedding ESG values into operations.
These roles are ideal for forward-thinking individuals with significant leadership experience, especially in the business, defence, or innovation sectors. Retirees from high-powered roles who bring strong business acumen, strategic vision, and a desire to give back to the community could find these opportunities incredibly rewarding.
Why Get Involved?
Joining Dorset Innovation Park is a chance to contribute to an exciting initiative that transforms innovation into real-world solutions. Whether you've led organizations, overseen strategic growth, or driven critical projects, your experience could help shape the future of Dorset, creating jobs and opportunities while addressing complex global challenges.
Interested? Don't delay! Applications close on 3rd June 2025.
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