KTP Associate in Development of Low-carbon Bricks

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Increased annual leave and Christmas?…

Job summary

University of Manchester invites applications for a KTP Associate to deliver a 34‑month project with Michelmersh Brick UK Ltd. The role focuses on decarbonising brick manufacturing by validating a bio‑based alternative for fossil fuel usage in premium clamp fired products.

The Associate will coordinate across manufacturing operations, academic researchers, and external partners, leading trials and ensuring quality, stability and supply resilience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activity across manufacturing operations, technical teams, academic researchers and external partners.
• Plan and lead trials, ensuring product quality, process stability and supply resilience.
• Support translation of research into scalable, practical solutions for live production environments.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering a high-impact 34-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with the University of Manchester (UoM) and Michelmersh Brick UK Ltd., focused on decarbonising clay brick manufacturing.

The project aims to develop and validate a sustainable bio-based alternative to fossil derived body fuel for use in premium clamp fired products, supporting the transition to lower carbon manufacturing.

The KTP Associate will coordinate activity across manufacturing operations, technical teams, academic researchers and external partners, translating research into practical solutions that can be implemented at scale within a live production environment. The role will involve planning and leading trials, ensuring product quality, process stability and supply resilience are maintained throughout.

Part funded through Innovate UK's KTP programme, this role offers a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful industrial and environmental impact while developing technical leadership, project management and innovation delivery experience. The Associate will be based primarily at Michelmersh's Freshfield Lane site near Haywards Heath, Sussex, with periods spent at UoM to support collaboration and access specialist research facilities. (The Associate's time in the lab in Manchester is likely to be split across 3 trips of 2-3 months duration each.)

Provisional interview dates: 3rd and 6th of November

Due to the nature of the funding, KTP Associates who have already completed a KTP are not eligible to apply.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Meini Su

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General enquiries:

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Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.