Technical Consultant - Food Development/Technology

North West Regional College; Limavady; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Limavady is seeking a Technical Consultant in Food Development/Technology. The role involves developing relationships with local businesses, designing training interventions, and supporting income generation. Candidates should have a Level 6 qualification and relevant industrial experience, including support for small businesses in food product development. This position offers opportunities for meaningful industry engagement and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• At least a Level 6 qualification in Food Development, Food Technology, Food Science or a Food related discipline.
• At least 2 years of industrial experience in Food Development or related fields.
• Current driving license and access to a car.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting small businesses with food product development.

Responsibilities

• Assess up-skilling support needs through employer engagement.
• Collaborate with managers to achieve objectives.
• Prepare business cases for resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Develop partnerships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Food Development

Food Technology

Food Science

Industrial Experience

Business Support

Education

Level 6 qualification in Food Development or related discipline

Job description

Technical Consultant - Food Development/Technology

The College is seeking applications for a Technical Consultant in Food Development/Technology to be based in our Limavady campus on a fixed-term basis until September 2028.The post holder will be responsible for developing relationships with businesses in the area of Food and identifying their requirements. Working with academic staff and College partners, they will be actively involved in the design, development and delivery of specific interventions within their areas of specialism to meet the outlined requirements. They will also be responsible for income generation and ensuring that the College meets targets within budget and on time.

Responsibilities

• To assess, through engagement with employers and other research, up-skilling support including specialist training requirements of industry within the area of specialism.
• To initiate, in collaboration with managers and stakeholders, actions necessary to achieve agreed objectives.
• To prepare business cases as necessary to ensure appropriate resources are in place to secure and deliver business opportunities, ensuring that other identified industry needs are passed to the relevant Business Support Centre staff.
• To drive continuous improvement in the delivery of up-skilling support to industry and to promote a culture of innovation in support services through reviewing processes, systems and ways of working to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• To develop and strengthen partnership working with a range of external stakeholders including employers, professional bodies, government departments and statutory agencies to facilitate a strategic and coordinated approach to employer support.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have at least a Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Food Development, Food Technology, Food Science or a Food related discipline.
• Have at least 2 years industrial experience working in the area of Food Development, Food Technology or Food Science
• Have a current driving licence and access to a car(Applicants with a disability who have been prevented from obtaining a driving license due to their disability (as defined by the DDA 1995) are eligible to apply)
• Have at least 1 years employment experience supporting small businesses with food product development

Further Information

The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability.Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities.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.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.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025