Job Description

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The College is seeking applications for x3 PRISM Agri-Food Research & Innovation (R&I) Co-ordinator fixed term for 3 years. The postholders will be based at the SMEs'/companies' premises with limited time spent at the Strand Road Campus or Limavady Campus.
The post holder will act as an embedded R&I Co-ordinator - Agri-Food, to lead innovation and decarbonisation activities within participating SMEs/Companies. Additionally, they will support the PRISM Agri-Food Cluster Manager and Foodovation Centre to ensure successful delivery of the PRISM programme. The role will provide targeted, research-led support to a minimum of eight SMEs/companies within the Agri-Food sector; helping them identify and implement low-carbon solutions, sustainable practices, and process or product innovations.
The post holder will co-design and embed strategies that drive measurable improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness across the participating SMEs.
PRISM - Powering Research & Innovation for Sustainable Manufacturing is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
The role will include:

• Research and Innovation Engagement - Work closely with the companies' staff to identify opportunities for product, process, and organisational innovation, co-design solutions, and develop tailored decarbonisation plans.
• Project Action Progression - Document research findings, methodologies, and outcomes; contribute to project reporting; and prepare SME case studies for dissemination and PR purposes.
• SME Support and Knowledge Sharing - Act as the main liaison between the company, Cluster Manager and project stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, knowledge exchange, and adoption of sustainable practices.
• Performance Monitoring - Support the PRISM Cluster Manager in tracking the company's progress, evaluating outcomes, and ensuring continuous improvement and measurable impact.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Build and maintain strong working relationships with the companies/SMEs, trade associations, and cross-border academic partners to enhance project impact.
• Compliance and Reporting - Ensure adherence to PEACEPLUS and SEUPB branding, visibility, quality assurance, and reporting requirements, as well as College policies on health, safety, equality, and diversity.

CONTRACT INFORMATION

• Band 5 - 31,586 - 35,235 per annum
• Fixed Term for 3 years
• 24 days annual leave per annum
• NILGOSC Pension Scheme

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER
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.
SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
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.
RESERVE LIST
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.

Skills Required