CO-INNOVATE PROGRAMME:
The Co-Innovate programme is a transformational innovation programme designed to increase the proportion of SMEs engaged in cross-border research and innovation in the Interreg eligible region. The programme involves activity that engages over 1,408 SMEs providing education and capability development support tailored to their needs and will complement existing R&I resources in the target area.
InterTradeIreland is lead Partner of the programme which is supported by the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
JOB TITLE: Innovation Advisor
EMPLOYING AUTHORITY: InterTradeIreland
DURATION: 4 years fixed term
GRADE: Manager (Grade 7 £47,384 - £52,588)
REPORTS TO: Co-Innovate Programme Director
CLOSING DATE : 12.00 noon on Thursday 22nd June 2017
The Innovation Advisor will report to the Co-Innovate Programme Director and will have ultimate responsibility for the development and delivery of the programme workshops and for advising on all innovation activity across the Co-Innovate Programme. They will evaluate and support project applications, and lead development of business-to-business R&I Partnerships.
JOB TITLE: Programme Executive Officer
EMPLOYING AUTHORITY: InterTradeIreland
DURATION: 3 years fixed term
GRADE: Executive Grade (£23,618 - £26,377)
REPORTS TO: Co-Innovate Programme Director
Closing date : 12.00 noon on Monday 26 June 2017
The Executive Officer will provide an efficient and pro-active support within this team, including, completing high level administrative tasks, working on their own initiative and taking the lead on work projects assigned to them.