The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Innovation Space Coordinator (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering logistics, event support, basic space management, and understanding the rhythm of the innovation hub. You'll need to show you can reliably execute tasks and learn quickly.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers event support and space maintenance without major issues.
- Proactively identifies and resolves minor operational problems.
- Demonstrates a keen interest in the community and its activities, suggesting small improvements.
- Reliably manages basic communication tasks and keeps documentation up-to-date.
- 2
Marketing or Communications Specialist
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Translating communication skills into community engagement. You'll need to learn the specifics of event logistics, innovation methodologies, and how to foster a physical community, not just a digital one.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to craft engaging content and manage social/internal comms channels.
- Experience in building audiences or driving engagement for campaigns.
- A demonstrable interest in innovation and how to apply communication skills to a unique internal audience.
- Strong organisational skills from managing multiple campaigns or projects.
- 3
Event Manager or Coordinator
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Shifting from external event management to internal community building. You'll need to understand the nuances of intrapreneurship, long-term programme development, and how to measure impact beyond just attendance numbers.
You're ready to move on when
- Track record of successfully planning and executing various types of events.
- Strong vendor management and logistical coordination abilities.
- Experience with budgeting and post-event reporting.
- A desire to move beyond one-off events to sustained community engagement.