Robotics Adoption Growth Lead Yorkshire

University of Bradford

South Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

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Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain supports a pioneering Innovate UK-funded initiative in Yorkshire, seeking a Business Development Manager to identify local manufacturers for robotics adoption and guide them from first contact to installation. The role centers on regional referrals, events, webinars and site visits that demonstrate automation in action.

Applicants should have a track record in business development or technical sales with manufacturers and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

Proven track record in business development or technical sales with manufacturers, including SMEs.
Experience working with authorities, growth hubs or trade bodies is desirable.
Willingness to travel across Yorkshire and hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Find and qualify Yorkshire manufacturers with potential for robotics and automation.
Advise businesses impartially from first contact to installation.
Work with engineers and university specialists to produce costed, investment-ready business cases.
Help businesses choose suppliers fairly and connect them with funding.
Build referral relationships with regional bodies and industry networks.
Deliver events, webinars and site visits that demonstrate automation in action.