Digital Innovation & Tech Specialist for SMEs

VANRATH

Newry

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

41 hours ago

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Job summary

VANRATH is seeking an Innovation & Technology Specialist to engage with local SMEs, delivering technical solutions and driving digital transformation. The role requires building relationships, identifying opportunities, and managing projects across software, cloud, and data initiatives.

You will work with Education & Business Engagement teams, mentoring businesses and delivering knowledge transfer across campuses, with occasional travel. A degree is required, plus relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

A degree aligned to the area of specialism.
GCSE English Language or Level 2 Literacy required.
GCSE Mathematics or Level 2 Numeracy or equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 1 year experience in the last 5 years in relevant IT environments.

Responsibilities

Build and develop relationships with local businesses and SMEs within the Digital & IT sector.
Identify business challenges and opportunities and provide technical and innovative solutions.
Deliver technical projects, R&D activities, mentoring and knowledge-transfer programmes.
Support businesses with innovation and funding programmes.
Work with businesses across software, cloud computing, programming and digital transformation.
Collaborate with industry, academic and internal stakeholders to transfer knowledge and technology to businesses.
Ensure industry requirements are reflected in future skills and training provisions.
Deliver webinars, masterclasses and events and represent the organisation at industry forums.