KTP Associate - Alana Interiors Ltd

To transfer technology between the university and the company.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Manage and coordinate the items of work as laid out in the project plan (individual work plan will be provided by Supervisors).
• Undertake activities to achieve the objectives and meet the major duties of the post and ensure that the end goals are achieved.
• Present regular progress reports to members of the Steering and Management Groups and to external audiences.
• Write up results of work and keep record of achievements.
• Monitor travel and development budgets and produce a Personal Development Plan which will ensure best use of financial resources.
• Responsibility for embedding acquired knowledge in the company.
• Contribute to training of staff in the company and university as required.
• Carry out supervision of placement students or other staff members as required.
• Carry out routine administrative duties as necessary, e.g. arranging meetings, taking minutes, maintaining website.
• Attend training modules (mandatory and additional job-specific training). This may be local, national and international.
• Perform any other additional duties as agreed by the Local Management Committee and Steering Groups to contribute to the development of the company, the university and the Associate.

Planning and Organising:

• Plan day-to-day activity within the framework of the agreed work plan.
• Contribute to the planning and management of the project, approximately 3-6 months in advance.
• Ensure that all training and development activity is scheduled to ensure that progress on the work plan objectives is not interrupted or delayed.

Resource Management Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage day-to-day resources to ensure the project runs to time and on budget.
• Coordinate and obtain approval for planned expenditure/allocation of resources with the Management Committee and Steering Group.
• Ensure that the KTP Office is kept informed of forthcoming expenditure.

Internal and External Relationships:

• Liaise with company staff on a daily basis.
• Build relationships with both company and university staff to ensure effective working practices are established.
• Attend and contribute to any appropriate meetings, both in the company and the university as required.
• Establish contacts with additional groups and organisations (other KTP Associates, other university departments, other industrial
• contacts, and Innovate UK) as required to develop knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaboration.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Hold at least a 2:1 Honours degree in Food Science, Technology or Chemistry or a closely related discipline. Applicants with a 2 Honours degree in the above, in addition to either one year’s relevant experience or a related higher degree will also be considered.
• Knowledge of food chemistry (may be demonstrated through completion of a student project, placement or module).
• Good oral written and presentation skills.
• High level of IT skills.
• Ability to think logically, create solutions and make informed decisions.
• A high level of numeracy and the ability to interpret data.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a group.
• Well organised, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to take part in Associate management courses (requiring two one-week periods in England).
• Willing/able to travel throughout the UK and Ireland and abroad, as necessary. An interest in staying with the Company. (Associates are normally invited to apply for permanent positions).

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Hold a higher degree in a relevant area
• Knowledge of gluten free food production processes.
• Three months relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of human nutrition principles
• Ability to deliver training and follow-up support to operatives. Ability to influence people effectively.
• Tenacious and committed to achieving goals.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: One of the key KTP benefits for graduates is access to an £8,000 training travel budget. It is also worth noting that the majority of KTP Associates are offered full time employment with the company partner at the end of their projects.