Technical Consultant Job ref: TC 53/25 Job type: Temporary Location: Dungannon or Enniskillen or Omagh Salary: £31,586 £35,235 Quantity of Posts Available: 2 Job summary The Technical Consultant will have responsibility for the delivery of Research, Development & Innovation projects with industry within the SWC Business and Industry Support. The role will involve developing strong working relationships with industry and external agencies to ensure the needs of businesses across the region are well serviced. The candidate will bring new knowledge to industry partners whilst embedding this specialist knowledge into SWC curriculum delivery. Job Title: Technical Consultant x2 Contract length: Full Fixed Term Contract 12 months, with possible extension Responsible to: Innovation Manager Location: TBC,howeverduetothenatureofworkwithintheCollege,it is anticipated that travel to other campus sites will be required. Campuses are situated in Omagh, Dungannon & Enniskillen. Main Duties and Responsibilities Design, develop, and deliver to industry Research, Development and Innovation support services to include: Research,Development&InnovationProjects Technicaltraining&mentoring Technicalworkshopsandseminars Fusion/KTPsupervision Design, develop and deliver activities, services and workshops for College students, staff schools and industry. Identify and secure funding for projects resulting in the generation of income and the meeting of Team Operational Targets. Procure, implement, manage and raise awareness of new technologies, hardware and software among the Business Development team, SWC students and staff. Use these resources to deliver industry projects. Prepare periodic reports for College Management on progress against targets. Utilise the College CRM system for the tracking and marketing of Business Development services to industry. Develop working relationships with SWC partners (to include industry, industry bodies, economic development agencies and local Councils) to enable direct transfer of knowledge of the latest technologies into the College and the local industry base. Technical project management with responsibility for monitoring and delivery of targets, outcomes and impacts. Provide supervision for Student Interns and those on placement when necessary. Develop activities to meet the current and evolving needs of industry and the College. Embed knowledge, equipment and activities into the college curriculum to ensure maximum benefit is derived from industrial work. Cultivate External Links AssistwiththemarketingofSWCBusinessDevelopmentandIndustrysupportto include the design and implementation of recruitment strategies for new projects to ensure activity targets are achieved. Visit industry, Colleges, Schools and other agencies to promote SWC business development and industry support events, activities and programmes (regionally nationally and internationally). Organise business focused seminars, workshops, CPD courses, and other events. Develop and maintain partnerships with other relevant organisations in Northern Ireland, nationally and internationally. Represent SWC Business Development and Industry Support and promote services at regional and international events and conferences. Sustain and Develop Centre Raise funding for significant new projects, resources and activities through bid and tender writing, liaising with funding bodies and partners. WorkwithBusinessDevelopmentStaffandcurriculummanagerstodevelop cohesive student and industry support programmes. Assist with administration and enrolment responsibilities as and when required. This will include parent evenings, careers meetings and open days etc. Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights TheCollegehassolecopyrightforallsoftwaredevelopedbycollegestaffusing college resources. General Responsibilities The post holder is expected: Carry out regional market intelligence surveys and establish strategic partnerships. To promote and raise the profile of the College and the services it provides to the local business and civic community; To promote and actively contribute to the Colleges Mission, Vision and Values; To fully comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures; Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College Health and Safety requirements; To comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures on all aspects of Equality; To participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to carry out the role effectively. This job description is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. It is anticipated that the post-holder will assume additional responsibilities as and when new projects and/or areas of focus for the College develop. The College reserves the right, in consultation with the post-holder, to amend the job description to meet the changing needs of the College. Person Specification Qualifications/Experience Essential Criteria Relevant Degree qualification or equivalent in Sustainability, Sustainable Construction or similar (or likely to achieve within 6 months); GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade A-C or equivalent Knowledge/Skills andAbilities Essential Criteria One years experience in the delivery of technical projects. Good organisational skills with the proven ability to prioritise and manage workloads to meet deadlines. Ability to analyse data and produce relevant accurate reports. Ability to be creative and innovative. Access to a car and able to travel between campuses and other business use as required or ability to demonstrate mobility. Desirable Experience in the areas of passive house would be an advantage Terms and Conditions Salary: Band5Points20-25 £31,586 £35,235perannum. Commencing(£31,586) Contract Type: FullTime FixedTermContract,12monthswith possible extension. Hours of work: 36hoursperweek Location: Dungannon, However the postholder(s) will be required to work at other South West College campuses as required. Terms & Conditions Alltermsandconditionsof employmentforthispostare as laid down by the Association of NI Colleges non- teaching negotiations committees and are drawn from the conditions of service for NJC for local authorities staff. Holiday Entitlement: 12publicholidaysplus24daysrisingto31daysafter5 years continuous service Pension: Thepost-holderwillautomaticallybeenrolledinthe NILGOSC pension scheme which offers a range of benefits commensurate with public sector pension schemes. Other benefits: ComprehensiveEmployeeAssistanceProgramme,Staff Wellbeing Programme, Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes; Benenden Healthcare, Occupational maternity, paternity and adoption leave, carers leave, flexible working, hybrid working, training and development.