AER BFC is recruiting an Innovation Hub Coordinator
Job Description
The Regional Economic Agency of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (AER BFC) serves two main audiences: businesses and territories. As a member of the Agency’s Executive Committee, you will be responsible for a team of several individuals under the leadership of the General Director.
Your mission will include:
- Contributing to defining and implementing the Regional Economic Agency’s strategies related to the promotion and support of innovation,
- Facilitating networks of innovation actors and business incubators in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté,
- Assisting companies in their innovation projects.
This position presents a significant opportunity for anyone motivated and looking to play a key role in the field of innovation in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. You will join a dynamic and dedicated team in a well-known and respected agency in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
Responsibilities
- Participating in the overall operation and strategy preparation regarding innovation at the Regional Economic Agency in collaboration with the General Management,
- Monitoring the execution of the Innovation team’s action plan and certain projects involving other agency teams,
- Supporting innovative projects of companies and start-ups (company and start-up visits, innovation assessments, networking, etc.),
- Animating regional innovation networks and business incubators (Innovation Networks, regional-scale incubators),
- Participating in other regional and thematic networks (environment, CSR, RET…) at the regional level.
Benefits
- Restaurant vouchers subsidized by AER BFC at 60%,
- Health insurance coverage for the employee and their family, subsidized by AER BFC at 90%,
- Disability insurance coverage, fully subsidized by AER BFC,
- Public transportation expenses for commuting covered by AER BFC at 50%,
- Time Savings Account (Compte Épargne Temps),
- Telecommuting options.
Educational Background/Experience
With a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years in an Innovation Engineering school, you ideally have prior experience in innovation within a company or an innovation ecosystem.
Skills
- Ability to lead and manage projects,
- Synthetic thinking,
- Initiative,
- Proficiency in computer tools and office software,
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Personal Qualities
- Strong interpersonal skills (listening, availability, empathy),
- Adaptability,
- Initiative and teamwork mindset,
- Autonomy,
- Discretion.
Additional Information
- Location: Position based in Dijon or Besançon
- Contract: Full-time permanent position (CDI)
- Status: Managerial
- Salary: Negotiable based on profile
- Available Position: As soon as possible
- Contact: gverhelle@aer-bfc.com
- Application: Cover letter and curriculum vitae