Head of Ecosystems and Cluster Development

HIRANI; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The HIRANI company in Belfast is looking for a Head of Ecosystems and Cluster Development. This role requires a dynamic leader experienced in establishing manufacturing clusters and optimizing supply chains to drive economic growth. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior management to create effective strategies that enhance cluster competitiveness and support business scaling.

The position offers the opportunity to shape market strategies and establish funding for impactful initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in establishing clusters in the manufacturing sector.
• Experience in working across supply chains to maximise innovation.
• Ability to develop novel approaches for driving competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Supply Chain and Cluster strategy.
• Work with executive leadership to implement business development initiatives.
• Establish funding for interventions driving cluster growth.

Job description

Head of Ecosystems and Cluster Development

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic leader with strong expertise and experience in establishing clusters in the manufacturing sector and working across supply chains to maximise the collective impact of innovation and productivity to grow business opportunities and create economic wealth. In this role, you will be a horizon-scanner, market-shaper and thought leader, ambitious for positioning AMIC as a pioneer amongst manufacturing RTOs in enabling competitive clusters and supply chains and supporting individual businesses to scale. As a member of the AMIC senior management team, the Head of Ecosystems and Cluster Development will work with the executive leadership and Heads of Group to develop and implement our Supply Chain and Cluster strategy, connected into our business development (BD). The successful applicant will develop novel approaches to driving cluster and supply chain competitiveness, building on international best practice. Working in partnership within and beyond AMIC, this person will establish and secure funding for interventions that will drive cluster and supply chain growth and investment.