Job Description

Research Partner (Food Sciences)

Full Time - 36 hours per week

Based in Reading

20.94 to 26.18 per hour - dependent on experience

Position Overview:

Contechs are seeking a Research Partner to provide a range of scientific research, analysis and consultancy services to the FMCG sector. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced FMCG Leader who will help to secure and deliver a range of projects in Food R&D and innovation, through building strong relationships, harnessing external links in the FMCG sector, industry bodies and government grant support.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & contribute to project activities, such as meetings, preparation of communications i.e. newsletters, surveys, emails and network materials Co-ordinate & contribute to workshops, events & meetings. Conduct activities to support with building the network community Contribute to project administration tasks e.g. collating slides for project review meetings, chasing actions, collating metrics Contribute to the identification of new grants competitions, scope projects and support with bid writing

Skills needed:

Strong planning with attention to detail skills, with a results-oriented mindset. Scientific food background preferred Meeting & network event management experience Good communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities Team player but can work on own initiative Experience in IUK grant writing and/or project management for projects funded with IUK grants- preferred Knowledge of food industry - preferred
Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 20.94-26.18 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: In person