Essex Business School
KTP
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are government-funded collaborations between universities and businesses. In KTPs, academics and company representatives jointly supervise a KTP Associate who is based in the company, with the goal of improving their competitiveness and productivity. KTPs serve to make better use of the knowledge, technology and skills generated by universities, colleges and research organisations.
Further information is available at: www.ktponline.org.uk
THE PROJECT
The University of Essex in partnership with Lewden offers an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate to help Lewden 'jump the growth curve' in competition.
In collaboration with academics from Essex Business School and the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, the successful candidate will work in a project that aims to position Lewden as an entrepreneurial firm with a capacity for design-led innovation through the development of customised digitisation, information and platform development strategies.
This post is fixed term for 24 months and is based at Lewden’s Braintree office.
DUTIES OF THE POST
The duties of the post will include:
KEY REQUIREMENTS
The post holder must have:
LOCATION
Unit 4, Bradbury Drive
Springwood Industrial Estate
Braintree
Essex
CM7 2SD
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.
Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact resourcing@essex.ac.uk
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