Research Partner (Food Sciences)
Full Time - 36 hours per week
Based in Reading
£20.94 to £26.18 per hour - dependent on experience
Position Overview:
Contechs are seeking a Research Partner to provide a range of scientific research, analysis and consultancy services to the FMCG sector. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced FMCG Leader who will help to secure and deliver a range of projects in Food R&D and innovation, through building strong relationships, harnessing external links in the FMCG sector, industry bodies and government grant support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead & contribute to project activities, such as meetings, preparation of communications i.e. newsletters, surveys, emails and network materials
* Co-ordinate & contribute to workshops, events & meetings.
* Conduct activities to support with building the network community
* Contribute to project administration tasks e.g. collating slides for project review meetings, chasing actions, collating metrics
* Contribute to the identification of new grants competitions, scope projects and support with bid writing
Skills needed:
* Strong planning with attention to detail skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
* Scientific food background preferred
* Meeting & network event management experience
* Good communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
* Team player but can work on own initiative
* Experience in IUK grant writing and/or project management for projects funded with IUK grants– preferred
* Knowledge of food industry - preferred
Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available