Business Alliance Manager (Agrifood And Nutrition)

Research & Enterprise Directorate at Queen’s University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint to the post of Business Alliance Manager (Agrifood and Nutrition).

This is an excellent opportunity to work with world-leading Agrifood and Nutrition researchers on developing new collaborations with industry to help make a meaningful impact on society and the economy, locally and globally. The postholder will lead on engaging with industry partners and research funders to secure high-quality funding for this valuable work.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• An honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area e.g. Biological Sciences, Food Science, Business Administration.
• Substantial relevant experience of working within a scientific research environment to include:
  • An understanding of the delivery of research projects;
  • Experience of developing the business case for a research project; and
  • An appreciation of the priorities of professional research staff.
• Evidence of managing relationships and project management in a collaborative context within the Agrifood or Nutrition sector.
• Experience of working with the business community and personal responsibility for ensuring socio-economic outcomes are delivered.
• Practical experience of compiling grant/contract bids and the processes involved.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/