We wish to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated individual to lead and deliver a KTP project to increase management capability and to develop, implement and embed a set of medium to long term planning and decision making strategies within Scott & Ewing Ltd.
As a KTP Associate you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to a real life challenge that delivers tactical change within an organisation. A KTP will enhance your career prospects by providing you with an opportunity to manage a challenging project central to a business’s strategic development and long term growth. You will have access to a substantial training and development budget and take ownership of a project, with the added support and guidance of Queen’s world class Academics. Through the KTP programme we wish to recruit a Strategic Business Development Lead to work in Scott & Ewing Ltd (Omagh, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland) on a collaborative project with the Management School at Queen’s over 24 months.
Please note that the Shortlisting Panel cannot make assumptions on your experience or qualifications; it is the responsibility of the applicant to evidence their suitability for the role. As such your Application Form, CV and/or Cover Letter must clearly demonstrate how your Qualifications and Experience meet the Essential Criteria and, where possible, Desirable Criteria as listed in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Please make sure that you address all the criteria in the person specification and provide evidence to support your statements.
The successful candidate must have:
Scott & Ewing Ltd is a family-owned & led business, who have been in operation for over 50 years. Its main business is as a mechanical services contractor and the company enjoys an excellent reputation for high quality industrial heating & plumbing services, predominantly in Northern Ireland.
Queen’s University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland, with a distinguished heritage and history. With over 24,000 students, 4,200 staff and an annual turnover of some £300m, Queen’s University Belfast plays a unique leadership role in Northern Ireland. As a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, Queen’s University Belfast combines excellence in research and education with a student centred ethos. As a leader of Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) development and delivery for 25 years, KTP is held in high regard within Queen’s and the programme has been the foundation for many research and teaching successes including 19 National KTP Awards. The KTP Programme has been helping businesses throughout the UK for over 40 years by recruiting suitably qualified graduates to take on a role that bridges academia and business.
For full job details and criteria please see the Candidate Information link on our website by clicking ‘apply’. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria when you submit your application. For further information, please contact the Resourcing Team, Queen's University Belfast via email at resourcing@qub.ac.uk.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people with a disability and those who identify as LGBT+ are currently under-represented at the University.
Informal enquires may be directed to Karen McGeough, email: k.mcgeough@qub.ac.uk or ktp@qub.ac.uk.
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