Strategic Growth and Innovation Consultant (KTP Associate)

University of Strathclyde; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Scotland is seeking a Strategic Growth & Innovation Associate as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership. This role bridges academic research with business consulting, focusing on strategic initiatives in the social care sector. The position offers professional development, mentoring, and a chance to drive innovation within a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Professional Qualification

Dedicated Coaching and Mentoring

Personalised Training Budget

KTP Training Modules

Qualifications

• Experience in applying academic methodologies to business challenges.
• Ability to develop evaluation frameworks for strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Integrate academic research with strategic business consulting.
• Develop frameworks for evaluation and contribute to growth plans.
• Lead a high-impact strategic project central to business growth.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Market Expansion

Sales Strategy Development

Leadership

Education

Relevant Academic Qualification

Job description

Salary Range: Up to £42,500

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)

Term: Fixed Term (24 months)

Closing Date: 25/05/2025

The Department of Work, Employment and Organisation in partnership with Solutions on Demand (https://solutionsondemand.co.uk/) are seeking to appoint a Strategic Growth & Innovation Associate as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). This role integrates academic research with strategic business consulting to both deliver the KTP objectives and contribute to Solutions on Demand's commercial growth in the social care sector. The post will be based at Solutions on Demand premises in Glasgow city centre with visits to the University campus.

Solutions on Demand Ltd. operates as a well-established technology enterprise, delivering comprehensive digital solutions across Scotland. The company generates revenue through four established divisions: SOD-IT providing enterprise-level IT support and infrastructure solutions to SMEs throughout the UK; CREO, developing bespoke digital solutions including web design, application development, and integrated marketing services; The Review, Ayrshire's premier community magazine; and The Print Room delivering professional printing services.

This integrated role will see you applying academic methodologies to develop evaluation frameworks while simultaneously working on strategic business initiatives including market expansion, growth planning, and sales strategy development. You will be the bridge between academic knowledge and commercial application, developing frameworks for evaluation while directly contributing to the company's strategic growth plans.

The Position Offers The KTP Associate The Following Benefits

• Fast-track your career and gain a professional qualification by leading a high-impact strategic project central to business growth.
• Apply your academic expertise to address real-world commercial challenges and deliver tangible outcomes.
• Access dedicated coaching, mentoring, and personal development, including a personalised training budget.
• Enhance your skills through KTP training modules focused on leadership, commercial strategy, and business development.
• Drive strategic innovation within a forward-thinking organisation and make a measurable difference.
• Benefit from the support of expert academic and industry teams throughout your KTP journey.
  
  

The project is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme that aims to help businesses to innovate and grow by working with UK universities. Successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects are funded by UK Research and Innovation through Innovate UK and are part of the government’s Industrial Strategy. To find out how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position please visit: www.ktpws.org.uk

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.

Formal interviews for this post will be held in week commencing Monday, 9 June 2025.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr Joanna Butler, ([e-mail]).

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