United Kingdom - Freelance Strategic Partnership and Commercial Advisor Service

Nesta requires an experienced, independent freelance strategic partnership and commercial advisor to help operationalize a regional campaign targeting household heat pump adoption. The advisor will focus on strategic steers, commercial ask-structuring, value proposition creation, and pitch coaching rather than proposal drafting or outreach execution. Eligible applicants must be UK onshore freelance candidates acting as independent contractors outside IR35. The contractor will perform the work offsite over a 10-day time commitment across three months, with potential extensions and occasional in-person meetings at Nesta's London office. Applicants must submit a brief expression of interest digitally via email or online by 18:00 on 21 October. The submission must include a CV or experience summary, a one-page strategic commentary note addressing a specific manufacturer co-funding scenario, a conflict-of-interest declaration, a proposed daily rate excluding VAT, and confirmation of availability. Nesta evaluates responses based on relevant senior partnerships and funder negotiation experience, the quality of the strategic commentary, and value for money.