Technical Consultant - Food Development / Technology

NWRC - Gallagher & McKinney Ltd; Limavady; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Limavady is seeking a Technical Consultant in Food Development/Technology on a fixed-term basis until September 2028. The successful candidate will develop relationships with local businesses, identify their needs, and collaborate with academic staff to deliver solutions. Responsibilities also include income generation and ensuring targets are met within budget. This position offers a salary between £38,220 and £40,777 per annum, along with 24 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

NILGOSC Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in food development and technology.
• Ability to develop relationships with businesses.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with local businesses in food.
• Identify business requirements and deliver specific interventions.
• Ensure income generation and meet budget targets.

Job description

Technical Consultant - Food Development/Technology

The College is seeking applications for a Technical Consultant in Food Development/Technology to be based in our Limavady campus on a fixed-term basis until September 2028.

The post holder will be responsible for developing relationships with businesses in the area of Food and identifying their requirements. Working with academic staff and College partners, they will be actively involved in the design, development and delivery of specific interventions within their areas of specialism to meet the outlined requirements. They will also be responsible for income generation and ensuring that the College meets targets within budget and on time.

CONTRACT INFORMATION

• Salary - Band 6 - £38,220 - £40,777 per annum
• Duration: Until September 2028
• 24 days annual leave per annum
• NILGOSC Pension Scheme

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER

The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities.

SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community.

RESERVE LIST

There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.

Downloads

• Competency Framework
• Guidance Notes
• Job Description
• Personnel Specification