Enterprise Programme Manager
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,636.00 to £44,746.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Southampton |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3415326BA |
Summary
CORNERSTONE, the open access silicon photonics foundry at the University of Southampton, is seeking a proactive Programme Manager to manage activities across two programmes: developing an international semiconductor network and managing optical chip development for AI.
These two activities provide a stimulating challenge with variety and clear career development opportunities, as described below.
The successful candidate will help to develop a Canada-UK semiconductor network, which aims to empower early career researchers (ECRs) to lead the next wave of innovation in advanced materials, photonics and chip design.
The successful candidate will also coordinate the activities of a consortium developing optical chips for AI.
While these two activities are distinct, they share common attributes; the candidate will manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including industry, academia and policy makers in the UK and Canada. They will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, managing day-to-day operations, communications and marketing, while tracking actions to ensure deliverables are met.
The candidate will arrange training events, workshops and seminars, tracking membership and coordinating activities with partner organisations. The candidate will be expected to clearly communicate technical content to stakeholders. They will work alongside CORNERSTONE’s Engagement Officer and Administrator to promote activities via our website and social media accounts.
The candidate will ensure Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are embedded within these activities, working with CORNERSTONE’s EDI Delivery Manager.
The candidate will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment, supporting the development of future technologies. They will be able to develop a career within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation and sustainability. The working hours are flexible, with the option for hybrid working.
As the role involves handling information up to OFFICIAL SENSITIVE (see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications), the candidate will need to pass the necessary clearance checks.
These two activities provide a stimulating challenge with variety and clear career development opportunities, as described below.
The successful candidate will help to develop a Canada-UK semiconductor network, which aims to empower early career researchers (ECRs) to lead the next wave of innovation in advanced materials, photonics and chip design.
The successful candidate will also coordinate the activities of a consortium developing optical chips for AI.
While these two activities are distinct, they share common attributes; the candidate will manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including industry, academia and policy makers in the UK and Canada. They will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, managing day-to-day operations, communications and marketing, while tracking actions to ensure deliverables are met.
The candidate will arrange training events, workshops and seminars, tracking membership and coordinating activities with partner organisations. The candidate will be expected to clearly communicate technical content to stakeholders. They will work alongside CORNERSTONE’s Engagement Officer and Administrator to promote activities via our website and social media accounts.
The candidate will ensure Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are embedded within these activities, working with CORNERSTONE’s EDI Delivery Manager.
The candidate will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment, supporting the development of future technologies. They will be able to develop a career within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation and sustainability. The working hours are flexible, with the option for hybrid working.
As the role involves handling information up to OFFICIAL SENSITIVE (see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications), the candidate will need to pass the necessary clearance checks.
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