Job Title: | Bid Development Officer |
School/Unit: | Research & Innovation Services |
Location: | Llandaff Campus, Cardiff |
Salary: | Grade 6A/B, £34,804 - £39,152 per annum |
Hours: | Up to 37 hours per week – part-time options / job share considered |
Tenure: | Fixed term until December 2023 |
Welsh University of the Year 2021 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Our performance in this year’s Guide is exceptional. Our University was the biggest riser in Wales, and the third biggest in the UK, placing us in the UK top 40 for student satisfaction with teaching quality and the wider student experience.
We are very pleased that our strong performance has resulted in the University attracting high numbers of well qualified students and we are now seeking additional staff in both our academic schools and professional services departments. |
The opportunity Research and Innovation Services (RIS) is based at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Llandaff Campus, from where the team supports research and innovation interactions with business and the wider community. At an operational level, we are the gateway through which external organisations can access the support and knowledge base of the University. We work with colleagues across Cardiff Met’s five academic schools and all units on a broad range of research and knowledge transfer activities maximising the commercial and social value of the University's research. We work with businesses through collaboration, consultancy, offering the opportunity for businesses to work with our students and the use of our resources and facilities. RIS is also home to the Global Academies which is a strategic initiative of the University to support and encourage interdisciplinary, impactful and international research, innovation and postgraduate education that addresses global challenges identified by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales) 2015. Our three Global Academies are Health and Human Performance; Food Science, Safety and Security; and Human Centred Design. The role-holder will assist schools, academics and departments in the acquisition of industry-focussed collaborative opportunities. In particular targeting the development of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), Innovate UK and Welsh Government SMART funded projects. The Knowledge Transfer Officer (KTO) will occupy a key role in Cardiff Metropolitan University’s mission to support industry and commerce through a wide variety of commercial activity. The role will primarily involve working alongside academic colleagues and funding bodies to develop proposals with a view to securing external income. The KTO will work closely with the Business Liaison Officer (BLO) to source and connect relevant academics with opportunities / applications in a timely manner. Duties will include the writing of funding applications and the related costing and pricing of projects, providing effective liaison between Cardiff Met and clients / potential clients, providing support and advice to companies and academics, developing a portfolio of knowledge transfer activity and maintaining appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms. You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. |
What you’ll do – key duties Identifying and targeting tenders / sources of funding for projects, e.g. Innovate UK and Welsh Government SMART funding.
Providing advice and support to academic schools in identifying, developing and submitting successful funding applications for knowledge transfer activities including Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) and Innovate UK programmes. Completion of accurate costing and pricing for a wide range of projects. Supporting the development of contractual agreements for the successful management of approved projects, including agreements regarding intellectual property and terms of collaboration. Providing on-going support, guidance and advice to clients and academic departments as necessary, therefore ensuring the smooth running of industry / academic projects. Chairing regular meetings with schools, academics and other internal departments to develop and sustain an innovation culture. |
What you’ll bring – essential experience & strengths Best practice in developing and delivering commercial projects (e.g. consultancy, training, contract research). Knowledge of monitoring commercial projects. Good working knowledge of MS Office applications, in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A track record of writing successful funding bids e.g. public sector funding / tenders / research bids. Experience of providing advice to a variety of public, private and not-for-profit organisations.
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What you’ll have - essential qualifications Degree or equivalent experience. |
Our total reward package We have a range of great benefits for employees including: Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions Flexible and remote working opportunities Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage Access to all library facilities Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work
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How to apply
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Matthew Taylor, Director of Innovation at mtaylor@Cardiffmet.ac.uk
To start your application please visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: Monday 8 March 2021, 4:30 pm.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. Our Strategic Plan underpins our commitment to recruit and retain the best talent and we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We appoint on merit.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic all of our recruitment is being conducted virtually. We aim to respond to your application as soon as possible.
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Further Information Full Job Description and Person Specification Please visit our website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
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Minster Services have an exciting new opportunity within our Network Support Team.
We are looking for a project manager with technical knowledge and experience that include MS SQL, to come on board and work with the Financial Controller and his team to assess the current state of our rollout to plan, drive and manage the project through to fruition.
Analysis of our branch network/business requirements and current software systems will be required to be able to align and to deliver our system rollout plan to meet the specified requirements.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend a short video session. If then invited to face-to-face interview, candidates will be expected to do a short presentation showing their Project Management skills by running through a rollout project they have delivered.
Location. Erdington, Birmingham. Some country-wide travel will be required on occasions to visit our branch network offices.
Salary range. £40,000 - £45,000
Company background and information:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Highly desirable:
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MK Construction Group is currently recruiting a Project Manager to join our North London based office on a permanent position. The role is to assist our Operations Director and team in a variety of residential construction projects in and around London. The candidate will be working closely with the site teams and office teams. Salary subject to negotiation + pool car available.
Key tasks include:
Candidate requirements:
Job title:
Technical Project Manager - Group Building ServicesJob Description:
We’re supporting our clients as they adapt to a new world in the wake of COVID-19. We’re now recruiting for roles which will help our clients to deliver vital services and to resume business wherever possible.
What you’ll be doing:
What we’re looking for:
What’s in it for you?
About Capita Plc
Capita Plc are the largest UK management, services, engineering and consultancy employing more than 55,000 staff aligned to providing services to the finance and critical infrastructure sectors and heavily aligned to all levels of government supporting key functions across the UK.
Our breadth of skills, services and reach makes us the UK's top player in delivering management, engineering and development consultancy solutions for our customers.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Looking to discover more? Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application and send us your CV. Any questions before taking the next step? You can contact alison.cunningham@capita.com for support.
All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.
We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Location:
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United KingdomTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Permanentrecruitment@digital.justice.gov.uk
Location: UK Flexible (Travel Essential)
Salary Competitive salary bonus scheme and company car/allowance
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Working options available
About the Department
SSE Enterprise Contracting is one of the UK's largest Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) contractors with a product/service portfolio ranging from M&E LV, HV, Instrumentation, Street Lighting, Facilities Management through to Combined Heat and Power solutions.
What is the Role?
SSE Enterprise Contracting is a leading Mechanical and Electrical Contractor in the UK, specialising in commercial and industrial building services projects, major design and build projects and significant infrastructure installations. Our Business Unit in Southampton (New Forest) is currently looking to recruit a new Senior Project Manager, with an Electrical background, to join the dynamic E&I team to assist in business growth and expansion in this field of our business.
The role would involve the Contract and Project Management of multiple Electrical Installation projects from conception to completion inclusive of the following to ensure all safety, quality, technical and commercial requirements are met:
- Engineering support to estimators and bid teams
- Design development
- Client management and development
- SHE management, project planning and operational delivery
- Setting to work and management of on-site teams
- Contract, Financial and Cost Management
What do I need?
You will have a proven track record of managing a portfolio of EC&I projects ranging from £1m to £10m. With an electrical background in a contracting environment, you'll also ideally have an HNC qualification (or equivalent) in an electrical or mechanical discipline. You'll have working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and have experience of the management of NEC3/NEC4 contracts. You'll also have a good understanding of technical drawings and knowledge of MS office applications, including MS Project and Prima Vera 6. SMSTS or equivalent is desirable but not essential as training can be undertaken
You'll be a client-focused Project Manager with good communication skills. You'll be self-motivated to achieve team and personal targets and will be able to tailor your approach to build good working relationships with management and the operational teams. With strong business acumen to be able to identify opportunities in a competitive marketplace you will also be able to apply financial & budgetary controls to maximise profit returns.
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Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online however to discuss any adjustments you may require submitting your application please get in touch with Laura at laura.dobson@sse.com or on 0141 224 7587. We'll let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date.
If you successfully secure a role with us, you'll be required to complete our pre-employment screening process before joining.
About SSE
We all have different skills here at SSE and that's what makes us stand out. We all take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.
SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary
£34.804k - £39.152k Per Year
Job Type
Contractor, Full Time
Posted
2 days ago
Job Title: | Bid Development Officer |
School/Unit: | Research & Innovation Services |
Location: | Llandaff Campus, Cardiff |
Salary: | Grade 6A/B, £34,804 - £39,152 per annum |
Hours: | Up to 37 hours per week – part-time options / job share considered |
Tenure: | Fixed term until December 2023 |
Welsh University of the Year 2021 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Our performance in this year’s Guide is exceptional. Our University was the biggest riser in Wales, and the third biggest in the UK, placing us in the UK top 40 for student satisfaction with teaching quality and the wider student experience.
We are very pleased that our strong performance has resulted in the University attracting high numbers of well qualified students and we are now seeking additional staff in both our academic schools and professional services departments. |
The opportunity Research and Innovation Services (RIS) is based at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Llandaff Campus, from where the team supports research and innovation interactions with business and the wider community. At an operational level, we are the gateway through which external organisations can access the support and knowledge base of the University. We work with colleagues across Cardiff Met’s five academic schools and all units on a broad range of research and knowledge transfer activities maximising the commercial and social value of the University's research. We work with businesses through collaboration, consultancy, offering the opportunity for businesses to work with our students and the use of our resources and facilities. RIS is also home to the Global Academies which is a strategic initiative of the University to support and encourage interdisciplinary, impactful and international research, innovation and postgraduate education that addresses global challenges identified by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales) 2015. Our three Global Academies are Health and Human Performance; Food Science, Safety and Security; and Human Centred Design. The role-holder will assist schools, academics and departments in the acquisition of industry-focussed collaborative opportunities. In particular targeting the development of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), Innovate UK and Welsh Government SMART funded projects. The Knowledge Transfer Officer (KTO) will occupy a key role in Cardiff Metropolitan University’s mission to support industry and commerce through a wide variety of commercial activity. The role will primarily involve working alongside academic colleagues and funding bodies to develop proposals with a view to securing external income. The KTO will work closely with the Business Liaison Officer (BLO) to source and connect relevant academics with opportunities / applications in a timely manner. Duties will include the writing of funding applications and the related costing and pricing of projects, providing effective liaison between Cardiff Met and clients / potential clients, providing support and advice to companies and academics, developing a portfolio of knowledge transfer activity and maintaining appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms. You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. |
What you’ll do – key duties Identifying and targeting tenders / sources of funding for projects, e.g. Innovate UK and Welsh Government SMART funding.
Providing advice and support to academic schools in identifying, developing and submitting successful funding applications for knowledge transfer activities including Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) and Innovate UK programmes. Completion of accurate costing and pricing for a wide range of projects. Supporting the development of contractual agreements for the successful management of approved projects, including agreements regarding intellectual property and terms of collaboration. Providing on-going support, guidance and advice to clients and academic departments as necessary, therefore ensuring the smooth running of industry / academic projects. Chairing regular meetings with schools, academics and other internal departments to develop and sustain an innovation culture. |
What you’ll bring – essential experience & strengths Best practice in developing and delivering commercial projects (e.g. consultancy, training, contract research). Knowledge of monitoring commercial projects. Good working knowledge of MS Office applications, in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A track record of writing successful funding bids e.g. public sector funding / tenders / research bids. Experience of providing advice to a variety of public, private and not-for-profit organisations.
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What you’ll have - essential qualifications Degree or equivalent experience. |
Our total reward package We have a range of great benefits for employees including: Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions Flexible and remote working opportunities Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage Access to all library facilities Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work
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How to apply
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Matthew Taylor, Director of Innovation at mtaylor@Cardiffmet.ac.uk
To start your application please visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: Monday 8 March 2021, 4:30 pm.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. Our Strategic Plan underpins our commitment to recruit and retain the best talent and we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We appoint on merit.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic all of our recruitment is being conducted virtually. We aim to respond to your application as soon as possible.
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Further Information Full Job Description and Person Specification Please visit our website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
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