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OVERVIEW

The UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) is an ambitious £10 million venture from the UK Department of Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to set up and deliver a body which will act as a national and international ‘front door’ to support innovative new companies and the wider telecoms ecosystem to access and navigate research and development (R&D) funding and facilities in the UK.

The network will have a focus on supporting long-term development of UK capabilities in the telecoms space through engaging industry and R&D and innovation (R&D&I) communities across the telecoms ecosystem, helping businesses to locate funding, facilities, skills, knowledge, to develop and sell products and solutions. UKTIN is being delivered by a consortium led by Digital Catapult along with its partners the University of Bristol, Cambridge Wireless and West Midlands 5G.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Advisor International Engagement to join the Digital Catapult to provide expert signposting support to international based supplier organisations, with an emphasis on assisting existing and new suppliers in navigating the UK’s R&D&I ecosystem to help them succeed in growing their business in the UK, bringing innovations to market and collaborate with the thriving UK telecoms ecosystem.

Closing date for applications 24th November. Please note this role is part time, 3 days a week until March 2025.

Key responsibilities & expected deliverables

The typical duties and responsibilities expected of the successful candidate are listed below. Other duties may be assigned from time to time based on UKTIN, or other business needs.

• Lead the International Specialist Guidance service for UKTIN.
• Triage international opportunities through the UKTIN portal and manage dialogues with suppliers, tracked through our CRM system.
• Liaise with relevant officials both within the DSIT and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) as necessary to identify and approach key international players.
• Provide expert proactive account management for identified target companies overseas, working with DBT.
• Support the conceptualisation, consultation, awareness and sharing of relevant DSIT telecoms interventions, supporting cohorts of interested parties.
• Business development support and matchmaking for new international suppliers
• Work with the Specialist Supplier Guidance service team to provide signposting services and matchmaking for international companies looking to innovate in the UK.

Requirements

• Demonstrable knowledge of UK’s telecoms ecosystem, such as public and private network operators, network and device equipment supply chains, testbeds and testing facilities
• Experience liaising with procurement, commercial and engineering teams within telecoms and technology businesses, understanding their requirements and their specialist language
• Understanding of operations, procurement and supply chain processes within telecoms and technology companies
• Familiarity with key international players in the telecoms space and understanding of the biggest opportunities to innovate in the UK.
• Familiarity with the UK innovation ecosystem and an appreciation of the complexities of multi-organisation collaborative projects would be welcome
• Excellent communicator, able to influence multiple stakeholders within and outside Digital Catapult, able to interact with anyone, to CxO level, with an ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2-3 days per week;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

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The role

The University of Bristol is a member of the UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) consortium:  an ambitious £10 million venture from the UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) the primary objective of which is to boost creativity in the UK telecoms supply chain both nationally and internationally. 

We are looking for an experience Senior Research Project Manager to lead and support the delivery of this project, facilitate the Expert Working Group and work with the Senior Programme Manager to ensure we are meeting our obligation to the funders and reporting to various stakeholders.

This role has fixed funding until March 2025.

What will you be doing?

We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Officer to join this growing, dynamic project team and support the development of the UKTIN research ecosystem. Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage and deliver against project milestones for the Expert Working Group comprising of sector specialists across academia and industry.
• Work with the UKTIN Senior Programme Manager and other delivery managers to support the project delivery.
• Coordinate a range of project activities ensuring it is delivered to a high standard.
• Provide operational leadership for project related activities and support the management team and academics with delivery.
• Matrix manage the appropriate Work Package team members and provide support to the Expert Working Groups.

You should apply if

The team are keen to receive applications from a diverse pool of applicants including:

• Internal/External secondments (with approval from your current line manager);
• a professional in the HEI sector or similar with experience of working in an agile environment.
• You are an individual with strong experience working with Technology SMEs and/or experience from managing programmes in an Innovation setting.
• You have experience of managing large projects, preferably including multiple organisations and stakeholders. 
• You relish working in multidisciplinary teams and can motivate and engage team members and internal/external partners.
• You have a proven ability to think strategically and to contribute to strategic direction.

We are happy to consider candidates who wish to work in a hybrid environment (but we cannot accept a fully remote position)

Additional information

For informal queries about the role, please contact Aby Sankaran, a.sankaran@bristol.ac.uk

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Tuesday 21st November 2023.

Find out more and apply

The role

The University of Bristol is a member of the UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) consortium: an ambitious £10 million venture from the UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) the primary objective of which is to boost creativity in the UK telecoms supply chain both nationally and internationally.

We are looking for an experience Project Office to support deliver the project, facilitate reporting to various stakeholders and ensure we meet our obligation to the funder

What will you be doing?

We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Officer to join this growing and dynamic project team and support the development of the UKTIN research ecosystem. Key responsibilities will include:

• Work with the UKTIN Senior Programme Manager and other delivery managers to support the project delivery.
• Coordinate a range of project activities ensuring it is delivered to a high standard.
• Provide operational support for project related activities and support the management team and academics with delivery.
• Capture meeting minutes and provide support to the Expert Working Groups.

You should apply if

The team are keen to receive applications from a diverse pool of applicants including:

• Internal/External secondments (with approval from your current line manager)
• a professional in the HEI sector or similar with experience of working in an agile environment.
• Organised individual, capable of managing your own workload and competing priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of project management, life-cycle and methodologies.
• Proven analytical and problem solving capability.
• Proven planning and organising skills. Able to manage conflicting deadlines, non-routine and urgent events.

We are happy to consider candidates who wish to work in a hybrid environment, but we cannot accept a fully remote position.

Additional information

For informal queries about the role, please contact Aby Sankaran, a.sankaran@bristol.ac.uk

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Thursday 23rd November.

Find out more and apply