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Job description

The post holder will act as an embedded R&I Co-ordinator Agri-Food, to lead innovation and decarbonisation activities within participating SMEs/Companies.

Responsibilities

• See Job Description
• The post holder will co-design and embed strategies that drive measurable improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness across the participating SMEs.
• 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.
• Additionally, they will support the PRISM Agri-Food Cluster Manager and Foodovation Centre to ensure successful delivery of the PRISM programme.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have at least a Level 5 qualification in the area of Food or Drink Development, Technology or Manufacturing AND at least 1 years experience in food and drink Development, Technology or Manufacturing with a keen interest in sustainable practices.
• OR Have at least a Level 3 qualification in the area of Food or Drink Development, Technology or Manufacturing AND at least 3 years experience in food and drink Development, Technology or Manufacturing with a keen interest in sustainable practices.
• Have current driving licence and access to a car. Applicants with a disability who have been prevented from obtaining a driving licence due to their disability (as defined by the DDA 1995) are eligible to apply

Further Information

Location: SMEs’/companies’ premises/Limavady/Strand Road Campus 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. PRISM - Powering Research & Innovation for Sustainable Manufacturing is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).