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