RESPONSIBLE TO / WEAF CEO – ESIF Project Director (WEAF)
PURPOSE OF JOB / Delivery of the WEAF element of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly ESIF Aerospace & Space – Cluster Growth & Investment Project (ASCGIP)
Commitment / 1.0 FTE
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Cornwall Aero Sector Programme Management
- Work with, and report to when required and agreed, the CDC ESIF ASCGIP Manager
- Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the 3 key workstreams: CASTEP, Innovation Vouchers and SC3
- Ensure appropriate relationships are developed by the team with companies & stakeholders
- Ensure progress is achieved against the project’s objectives and resolve issues as they arise to maximise progress
- Manage programme schedules & budgets
- Manage resources as required to deliver project objectives, reporting to the WEAF CEO – ESIF Project Director
- Provide reports on project status to stakeholders as required
- Mitigate programme risks to achieve objectives
- Work closely with external auditors, WEAF financial support and the Core WEAF team
- Undertake ESIF project specific tasks on behalfthe WEAF CEO – ESIF Project Director (WEAF) in his or her absence
Key Technical Responsibilities
- Promote ESIF ASCGIPopportunities in the Cornwall Aero & Space industry, building a community of support.
- Share best practice to encourage participation.
- Work with aerospace technology activities around the UK to identify opportunities for cooperation and maximize alignment with AGP.
- Support the formation of supply chain consortia for technology development projects as agreed with the funding body.
- Assist small companies as required with proposal writing, ensuring appropriate selection and documentation as an Accountable Body.
- Monitor technical progress and provide technical mentoring as required.
- Support the development of advanced technologies to aid beneficiary company progress.
- Gather best practice for knowledge transfer purposes and for future Programme + sector benefit.
- Establish relationships with relevant academic institutions including RTOs and other skills/research establishments.
- Work with The Cornwall College Group to deliver the Innovation Voucher Scheme.
- Convene and lead appropriate meetings for relevant project teams.
- Support the development and delivery of projects that benefit from direct RTO/academia expertise either as project partner, supplier or otherwise.
- Assistcompanies who are supported by the Cornwall ESIF Aerohub + G&IP to access the facilities of Universities.
Connect & Integrate Companies with High Value Manufacturing Catapult Centres
- Develop effective working relationships with each of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult Centres.
- Work with the Catapult Centres to ensure that supply chain projects are appropriately formed.
- Support the development and delivery of projects that benefit from direct Catapult expertise either as project partner, supplier or otherwise.
Person Specification /
- Major programme management and supply chain experience
- Experience at senior engineering level in the aerospace industry
- Track record of relationship development and partnerships
- Confident communication skills, open and approachable style
- Experience of working with Universities and/or research centres
- Able to present at technical meeting events with up to 200 delegates
- Experience of facilitating technology events
- Experience of technical proposal preparation and of public funding requirements
- Able to work on demand as required by the task
- Willing to be Cornwall-based, and travel around the South West (and if required the wider UK) to facilitate collaboration