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Commercial Property Legal Advisor
With three innovation parks situated on the outskirts of Norwich and one opening soon in Stowmarket, we offer fantastic career development opportunities within a growing company! The Commercial Property Legal specialist will be the primary gatekeeper for all leasing activities across our business parks. This role is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial leases for our 300+ SME tenants. You will act as the bridge between the management and sales team and our tenants, ensuring legal compliance and customer-centricity.
Effective June 2026
To apply, send CV to jpearson@hethelinnovation.com
Finance and Strategy Business Partner
Pay: £42,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Company Overview
With two innovation parks situated on the outskirts of Norwich and one opening soon in Stowmarket, we are one of the largest and most successful technology incubators in the country, committed to fostering cutting-edge advancements and supporting innovative entrepreneurs. We offer fantastic career development opportunities within a growing company!
What we offer:
Competitive salary.
26 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Career progression and personal development opportunities
Being part of a ‘team’ as opposed to just being a number
Company sick pay and private medical insurance
Summary
Reporting to the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer, we are seeking a Finance and Strategy specialist to partner with colleagues to improve financial understanding, decisions and performance at HIL. The main scope of this role will strengthen HIL’s strategic financial capability by connecting financial insight, operational performance, risk management and commercial decision-making across the business and to contribute to the development and delivery of new services to our community of innovative SME businesses.
Main Responsibilities
Business Partnering and Performance Insight:
Support teams across the business to improve processes, efficiency and value
Translate financial, operational and market information into clear, actionable recommendations
Financial Planning, Forecasting and Modelling:
Work with HIL’s Management Accountant to prepare detailed profit and cash flow forecasts, variance analyses, and scenario analysis for operations and key projects
Build and maintain financial models to support strategic and investment decisions
Take ownership of our long-term financial planning
Support annual budgeting with robust, evidence-based inputs sourced across teams
Analyse variances and performance trends to inform business planning
Commercial Strategy and New Service Development:
Support competitive pricing of existing and new products and services
Prepare investment appraisals, including financial viability and risk assessment
Work with colleagues to design services that generate value for HIL and its customers
Provide commercial and financial input into strategic projects and opportunities
Government and Risk Management:
Support the development and maintenance of robust financial controls and assurance frameworks
Work with colleagues to improve risk management practices and reporting across financial and operational areas
Support enterprise-wide approaches to data quality, governance and reporting quality and consistency
Support compliance monitoring and internal audit functions
Qualifications and Experience
Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or with less than 1 year est. until qualification) essential with a qualification in Business, Economics or Data Science desirable
Evidence of continued professional and personal development
Experienced in building financial models and dashboards, using data to generate insights and support strategic decision-making
Experience working in a commercial or analytical role and experience in using business intelligence software such as PowerBI or Tableau would be desirable.
Ability to interpret and communicate financial and other data analysis
Advanced Excel capability and proven ability to communicate effectively to non-finance colleagues.
This is an exciting time to join Hethel Innovation Centre, with future plans for growth, no two days will be the same! For further information about this role or how to apply please contact Jamie Pearson on 01953 859145
Benefits:
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Work from home
Work Location: In person
To apply, send CV to jpearson@hethelinnovation.com
Sales Consultant – Full time
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
With two innovation parks situated on the outskirts of Norwich and one opening soon in Stowmarket, we are one of the largest and most successful technology incubators in the country, committed to fostering cutting-edge advancements and supporting innovative entrepreneurs. We offer fantastic career development opportunities within a growing company!
What we offer:
Competitive salary.
26 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Career progression and personal development opportunities.
Being part of a ‘team’ as opposed to just being a number.
Company sick pay and private medical insurance
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Sales Consultant to join our team and play a key role in building relationships and driving growth for Hethel Innovation. Reporting to the Head of Sales, this is a field based role, therefore you must have your own transport. You will be traveling across our sites in Norfolk and Suffolk implementing our sales process, managing enquiries and closing deals.
Responsibilities
Deliver the key tenancy KPIs for all HIL sites (Occupancy %, £/SQFT Etc)
Implementing the sales process to ensure that customers receive the best customer experience.
Enquiry management and lead optimisation.
Carrying out rent negotiations.
Identifying key opportunities to represent Hethel Innovation Ltd and attract new business, whilst being a key point of contact for existing tenants.
Attending events, talking confidently about Hethel Innovation and the range of support we have on offer.
Working with the Sales Progression and marketing team to ensure that vacant spaces are filled as quickly and profitably as possible.
Keeping the tenancy and enquiry data up to date on our CRM systems.
Assist the marketing department by providing insight and information about availability and demand.
Work with the Head of Sales to provide insights on internal processes to enable their improvement.
Identify potential new customers and proactively approach them.
Qualifications
Proven sales and customer service experience, particularly with generating new business
Strong negotiation skills and ability to close deals effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage time efficiently and organize multiple priorities.
Proficiency in English; IT skills are advantageous.
Driving license is essential for client visits.
If you are ready to make an impact in a vibrant environment dedicated to innovation, we want to hear from you—apply now and become part of our forward-thinking team!
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Work Location: On the road
To apply, send CV to jpearson@hethelinnovation.com
Join our Team
Explore exciting opportunities with one of the leading business support and incubation providers in the region!
There’s never been a better time to join us at Hethel Innovation – we’re growing rapidly as a business, and currently have a team of over 30 people. Could you be the next person to join our team?
Helping businesses in Norfolk grow.
Hethel Innovation is a leading business support provider in the region with two sites and over 150 member businesses.
Our goal is to become the place for collaborative communities who want real growth. What makes us unique is the provision of supporting incubation services, such as our onsite business development team who are available to assist member businesses with their improvement and growth plans.
Perks & Benefits
We take care of our team, and offer a wide range of perks and benefits to everyone at Hethel Innovation.
Whether it’s discounts on your favourite shops, giving your personal development a kickstart, or maybe even looking to develop that great idea for a business you had that one time… we’ve got you covered.
Flexible Working
We believe in your freedom to work when and how you work best.
Social Events
Whether it’s bowling, karaoke, or 5-a-side – we have regular team social events to let our hair down!
Business Support Sessions
Got an idea for your own business? Luckily we’re the experts!
Vitality Membership
Our team get the option to sign up to a Vitality health plan, covering health insurance, discounts and other perks.
Individual Training Budget
We want to develop our people and support them in their career journey.