Nesta is looking for an exceptional candidate to lead the 'Behavioural Insights Ventures' programme.

This person will channel the world class behavioural science of the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) into a series of commercial products designed to deliver positive social change.

To do this they will help design a portfolio of different products, and then on a case by case basis build the right delivery capability to take these products to market – either by building teams internally, partnering with outside organisations or starting new companies.

This role has huge potential to build successful ventures and achieve large-scale social impact. In order to qualify you will need to be able to demonstrate a successful track record of spotting commercial opportunities, and building high quality teams or partnerships to take products to market.

This is a two year fixed term contract and either full time or part time hours will be considered.

To apply: send your CV, a short covering letter and completed equal opportunities form to jobs@nesta.org.uk.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 20 October 2014.

First interviews will take place: Thursday 23 October 2014