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3M Buckley Innovation Centre

Chief Executive Officer

The 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) is an award-winning hub for business growth and innovation. With Sue Cooke retiring after six successful years as Chief Executive, we are seeking a visionary and inspirational leader to drive the 3M BIC into its next chapter.

We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in business development, ideally with SMEs, and experience forging strategic partnerships across industry, academia and government. The applicant will have a hands-on, adaptable approach and a passion for regional growth and innovation, combined with the ability to navigate the complex challenges faced by businesses today. Strong leadership and the ability to inspire teams and stakeholders will be key.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic organisation and play a pivotal role in launching a new Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre at the University of Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus.

For more information about the role, download the 3MBIC - CEO Brief for Candidates.

More details about the role can be found on our jobs page.

Applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter setting out how they meet the requirements for this role, including details of current salary package in confidence, by email headed up 3M BIC CEO Application to Sandra Hirst at S.G.Hirst2@hud.ac.uk by Monday 6 January 2025. 

If you would like an informal discussion in confidence with the current CEO in advance of making your application, please email sue.cooke@3mbic.com to arrange a suitable time no later than 20 December.