Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme, Haldane Group Limited in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast have an exciting employment opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic Data Science/Computer Science/Business Analytics graduate to work on a project to develop and embed advanced digital, AI and automation technologies to enhance the Haldane Group’s customer proposition, streamline operations, and build a resilient, future-ready business model.
This role is company-based and will be delivered in collaboration with Queen’s Business School.
Our StoryFounded in 1946, Haldane Fisher Group has grown from its roots to become one of the UK's top ten builder’s merchants.
What We DoOperating through multiple specialist brands, we supply building materials, plumbing supplies, bathrooms, and timber products primarily to trade professionals, with selective retail offerings across certain brands.
Industry LeadershipWe don't just operate in our industry - we help shape it. As an active participant at board level with the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), we work alongside industry leaders to:
Why Join Us?When you join Haldane Fisher Group, you're not just joining a company - you're becoming part of a team that's shaping the future of the builders merchant industry. You'll benefit from our 80-year heritage while contributing to our exciting future growth.
Information about the Company partner can be found at: https://www.haldane-group.com/
About the person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet, the following criteria:
* May be demonstrated through the completion of a module, student project or placement. Applicants must adequately evidence how they have gained relevant experience/knowledge/skills in detail, using examples and dates where appropriate to demonstrate that they meet these requirements. It is not sufficient to simply list duties/skills/modules/assignment titles as evidence.
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
A KTP role is the perfect launchpad for your career providing the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and skills to deliver a strategic innovation project within a company. One of the unique benefits to KTP is access to a substantial development budget and the support and guidance of Queen’s world-class academics and researchers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely between academia and industry whilst developing your skills to run and manage projects.
Information about the KTP Programme can be found at:https://www.qub.ac.uk/Business/Support-for-business/Knowledge-Transfer-Partnerships/ktp-for-graduates/
What we offer:
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application - http://go.qub.ac.uk/internationalstaffsupport
Candidate Information