Innovation Project Lead: Advanced Manufacturing & SME Growth
North West Regional College
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Experience in project management in the engineering or manufacturing sector.
- Understanding of innovation processes and technology adoption.
- Ability to work collaboratively with academic and industry partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of the NW CAM2 project activities.
- Support SMEs in adopting innovative manufacturing processes.
- Coordinate collaboration across academic and industry stakeholders.
Skills
Job description
The College is seeking applications for NW CAM2 Engineering Research & Innovation Project Manager (NW Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2) to be based in our Greystone Campus for a fixed term position until September 2029.
The postholder will act as the NWRC Project Manager for the North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NW CAM2) project, leading the delivery of Strand 2 of the NWCAM2 programme. This involves working as part of the NW CAM2 collaboration with Ulster University (UU), Atlantic Technical University (ATU), Irish Manufacturing and Research (IMR), and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and Catalyst, to support SMEs in the border regions of the island, in the Health & Life Sciences sector, with innovation roadmapping activity and assisting over 20 SMEs to adopt innovative manufacturing processes or product innovation, leading to measurable improvements in sustainability and competitiveness.
The role will provide targeted innovation, technology adoption, and sustainability support to SMEs, embedding advanced manufacturing processes, low-carbon solutions, and research outputs into practice. The postholder will also coordinate collaboration across academic partners and industry stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of measurable productivity, environmental, and competitiveness improvements.
North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2) is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
CONTRACT INFORMATION
- Band 7 - £41,511 - £44,711 per annum
- Fixed Term until September 2029
- 24days annual leaveper annum
The College is seeking applications for NW CAM2 Engineering Research & Innovation Project Manager (NW Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2) to be based in our Greystone Campus for a fixed term position until September 2029.
The postholder will act as the NWRC Project Manager for the North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NW CAM2) project, leading the delivery of Strand 2 of the NWCAM2 programme. This involves working as part of the NW CAM2 collaboration with Ulster University (UU), Atlantic Technical University (ATU), Irish Manufacturing and Research (IMR), and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and Catalyst, to support SMEs in the border regions of the island, in the Health & Life Sciences sector, with innovation roadmapping activity and assisting over 20 SMEs to adopt innovative manufacturing processes or product innovation, leading to measurable improvements in sustainability and competitiveness.
The role will provide targeted innovation, technology adoption, and sustainability support to SMEs, embedding advanced manufacturing processes, low-carbon solutions, and research outputs into practice. The postholder will also coordinate collaboration across academic partners and industry stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of measurable productivity, environmental, and competitiveness improvements.
North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2) is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
CONTRACT INFORMATION
- Band 7 - £41,511 - £44,711 per annum
- Fixed Term until September 2029
- 24days annual leaveper annum
- NILGOSC Pension Scheme
The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability.
Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website athttps://www.accessable.co.uk/which provides accessibility information on College facilities.
SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community.
RESERVE LIST
There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.
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