Ecosystem Lead

Full time - we will also consider part time or role share proposals

Salary £71,206 - £77,140 (dependent on experience) plus London allowance

London based (Farringdon), hybrid working, at least three days a week in the office

Ordnance Survey (OS) is one of Britain’s most impactful technology and data companies, providing location data across the public and private sector. Our data is part of everyday life, with the average person benefitting from it 40 times a day.

Geovation is part of OS and works with startups to push the boundaries of what is possible with location data. Our Farringdon hub is a vibrant space where first-time founders collaborate with experienced entrepreneurs and geospatial specialists. We host events, encourage creativity, and help build the next generation of data-driven applications through our programmes and challenges. We do this to generate insights for the OS product team and grow future markets for location data.

At Geovation you can make a real difference, develop your skills, and help ideas, businesses and people grow.

About the Role

As Ecosystem Lead, you’ll grow the impact of the Geovation Ecosystem—connecting innovators, unlocking insights, and shaping the future of location data. You’ll be the face of the community and lead a small team. You’ll work closely with partners across government, industry, and the startup community to build a vibrant, inclusive network that delivers value to OS and its customers.

In this role, you will:

· Lead the development, delivery and expansion of the Geovation ecosystem ensuring alignment with Geovation and OS’s goals

· Manage and grow strategic partnerships and investor relations, to strengthen the ecosystem’s value.

· Oversee the management of the community and development of the member offer including the creation of inclusive community events.

· Optimise revenue streams from membership, consultancy, and space usage, meeting annual targets.

· Represent Geovation and OS externally, building high-impact relationships across government, commercial networks, and international communities.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evolve the ecosystem’s shape and focus, ensuring it reflects emerging trends and OS priorities.

· Play a role in surfacing and sharing insights from the community that are relevant to OS’s products and the wider use of location data.

About you

We’re looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader who understands how to build and grow innovation communities. You’ll bring deep experience in supporting startups, developing partnerships, and creating inclusive spaces that foster collaboration and insight. You’ll be excited by working across sectors and passionate about unlocking the potential of location data through diverse networks. You see leadership as much more than management and are passionate about developing and empowering people and shaping your impact through your many influences and interactions. No specific formal qualifications are seen as essential for this role with experience and knowledge being more important.

We’re looking for someone who has:

· A strong understanding of the needs of startup founders and the supporting ecosystem, particularly in tech and geospatial.

· Excellent knowledge and experience of innovation processes and the role of startups in shaping new markets and generating insights.

· A proven ability to build strategic partnerships across public and private sectors, with a track record of pitching and negotiating mutual benefits

· An entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

· Strong leadership experience and potential, including leading by example in a hands-on, community-focused environment.

· Demonstratable experience managing and growing innovation ecosystems, membership bodies, or communities.

· Experience as a thought leader, with a history of publicly communicating ideas, insights, and trends.

Here is a snapshot of the technologies that we use:

· MS Office, ClickUp, Nexudus, Slack, Canva, Copilot

The Rewards

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• Salary – £71,206 £77,140 (dependent on experience) plus London Allowance

• Performance related bonus up to 10%

• A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%)

• 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining, (3 taken over Christmas) increasing by one day per year, to a maximum of 5 years

• Enhanced family leave, including up to 12 weeks paid partner (paternity) leave

• Free subscription to OS Maps

• Access to online learning platforms

• Coaching and Mentoring schemes

• Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits

At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like

• An extra days’ leave for each year you work, up to 33 days

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Hybrid working

• We adopt flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your personal circumstances

• Eyecare Vouchers

• OS Explorers Nursery discount

• Cycle to Work scheme

• We believe that as a company we should give back wherever we can, so we give you 1 day a year to volunteer for charities that are important to you, as well as offering a match funding scheme

Location:

· London based, with a minimum of 3 full days in the Geovation Hub in Farringdon.

· Some weeks will require more than this (e.g. 5 days) and there may be a requirement to attend events outside of office hours.

Security

OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).

Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.

Closing date: Tuesday 28th October at 23:59

Please include a cover letter with your application briefly detailing what your experience and skillset would bring to this role?

The stages that proceed successful application are as follows: 

• Stage 1 - 15 minutes telephone screening call via MS Teams Thursday 30th November 

• Stage 2 – Online assessments 

• Stage 3 – Competency based interview via MS Teams w/c 4th November

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role, therefore you must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.

Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for

Skills required for this role:

Business Development, Consumer Business, Consumer Sales, E-Commerce, Market Development, New Businesses (Inactive), New Customers, Sales, Sales Development, Strategic Selling