Join the Team
Our Mission
Our Team
Here at Innovation Momentum we believe that everyone has the potential to make an impact in this world. Be it developing the drug that cures cancer, discovering a concept that combats climate change, or even helping relocate people to outer space. Every member of Innovation Momentum aims to better various aspects of the world we live in. If your vision is aligned with ours, why not work cooperatively to create a momentous future for the wider society?
Working with us is a tremendous opportunity to expand your network, as well as gain knowledge, experience and exposure in a role and sector of your interest. It will also give you the chance to foster your current skills and learn some new essential employability skills that are the heart of the future. Do not forget that you are going to be part of a unique international organisation consisting of dynamic and innovative early career scientists and business professionals. After all, through such organisations as Innovation Momentum, people often meet their future employer and/or their future co-founders.
Please note that we do not expect you to have any previous experience to suit a particular role; in fact, we promise a steep learning curve in leadership, business development and project management. Skills required for a specific position can be taught, but personality match and commitment are required from the very beginning.
Apprenticeship Strategy
Current Vacancies
We offer Apprenticeships throughout the year in the following Line of Businesses:
- Design and Marketing
- Business Development
- Operations
- Social Media Management
The tasks and requirements will vary according to the assigned position and the assigned professional. For every position the apprentices should expect a fast paced environment, steep learning curve, great opportunities to meet professionals and socialise. They will also gain new skills and build on the strengths they bring to the organisation. Fellows will receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from managers and experienced professionals.
More info on some indicative roles can be seen by clicking on each option here.
Leadership
Leaders are only nominated internally via the team.
Apprenticeship on Business Development
The role
- Researching the local ecosystem to find new clients and identify the decision makers
- Creating new opportunities by approaching clients through ‘Cold calling’ and at networking events
- Selling partnerships, sponsorships and services to new and existing customers
- Negotiating with clients and building positive long-term relationships
- Writing reports and making presentations to customers and senior management
- Identifying new methods and opportunities for sales campaigns with the marketing department
- Keeping up to date about the sector and the economical, innovation and political landscape
- Support the event teams with organising Innovation Momentum local branch’s events
The Candidate
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- The ability to get on with people naturally at all levels and influence them
- Strong problem-solving and creative skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure and keep to deadlines
- Strong sales and negotiation techniques
- Team-working and leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Working hours, patterns and environment
- Working from home or office
- Average of 3-6 hrs a week flexibly managed by the candidate
- Hours may be longer when off-site at customers’ premises or at conferences
- Events and conference attendance at least once a month (flexible)
- Attend global teleconference calls with all business development directors once a month
- Attend local general meetings twice a month (can be online)
- Standard smart casual to business dress will be expected depending on the event
Apprenticeship on Marketing
The role
- Keeping up to date about the sector and the economical, innovation and political landscape
- Advertising Innovation Momentum’s events to a wide audience
- Managing social media content relating to Innovation Momentum
- Coordinating with the BD team and event’s coordinator for producing promotional materials
- Identifying new methods and opportunities for sales campaigns with the BD department
- Support the event teams with organising Innovation Momentum local branch’s events
The Candidate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and creative skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure and keep to deadlines
- Team-working and leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Working hours, patterns and environment
- Working from home or office
- Average of 3-6 hrs a week flexibly managed by the candidate
- Regularly publishing marketing material, particularly before events
- Hours may be longer when off-site at conferences
- Events and conference attendance at least once a month (flexible)
- Attend global teleconference calls with the whole marketing team once a month
- Attend local general meetings twice a month (can be online)
- Standard smart casual to business dress will be expected depending on the event
Apprenticeship on Events Coordination
The role
- Keeping up to date about the sector and the economical, innovation and political landscape
- Researching the local ecosystem and the internet to identify trending topics for events
- Develop organisation strategies for the events
- Basic health and safety knowledge
- Prepare programs and documents for the events
- Source venue and speakers
- Coordinate with suppliers (e.g. catering, venues and other logistics)
- Communicate with marketing team to discuss social media and promotional content
The Candidate
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and IT skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure and keep to deadlines
- Required to travel and attend our and other organisation’s events
- Attention to detail and a feel for creativity
Working hours, patterns and environment
- Working from home or office
- Average of 2-6 hrs a week flexibly managed by the candidate
- Hours may be longer when off-site at conference venues
- Organise at least one internal and co-organise an external event in a calendar year
- Events and conference attendance at least once a month (flexible)
- Attend local general meetings twice a month (can be online)
- Standard smart casual to business dress will be expected depending on the event
Apprenticeship on Content Creation
The role
- Researching the local ecosystem and the internet for trending and future trending topics
- Creating new content online and also working towards a guide or report for our (potential) partners
- Communicate with marketing team to discuss social media and promotional content
- Attending internal and external events and conferences to report or summarise the activity
- Keeping up to date about the sector and the economical, innovation and political landscape
- Support the event teams with organising Innovation Momentum local branch’s events
The Candidate
- Required to travel and attend our and other organisation’s events
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure and keep to deadlines
- Strong research and analysis skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Working hours, patterns and environment
- Working from home or office
- Average of 2-4 hrs a week flexibly managed by the candidate
- Hours may also be longer when off-site at conferences
- Publishing at least one main article a month
- Publishing a short report or guide in sector of interest every 6 months
- Events and conference attendance at least once a month (flexible)
- Attend local general meetings twice a month (can be online)
- Standard smart casual to business dress will be expected depending on the event
Apprenticeship on Social Media Management
The role
- Develop, implement and manage the social media strategy
- Define most important social media KPIs
- Manage and oversee social media content
- Measure the success of every social media campaign
- Stay up to date with the latest social media best practices and technologies
- Use social media marketing tools such as Plann and Buffer
- Attend educational conferences
- Work with copywriters and designers to ensure content is informative and appealing
- Collaborate with other Innovation Momentum’s teams
- Monitor SEO and user engagement and suggest content optimization
- Provide constructive feedback
- Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network
The Candidate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Critical thinker with strong problem-solving and creative skills
- Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to perform well under pressure and keep to deadlines
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Working hours, patterns and environment
- Working from home or office
- Average of 3-6 hrs a week flexibly managed by the candidate
- Regularly publishing marketing material, particularly before events
- Hours may be longer when off-site at conferences
- Events and conference attendance at least once a month (flexible)
- Attend global teleconference calls with the whole marketing team once a month
- Attend local general meetings twice a month (can be online)
- Standard smart casual to business dress will be expected depending on the event