Education Outreach Manager (BORMAC Cluster)

Description of Post

The Education and Outreach Manager (EOM) will lead the next stage development of the Border Region Manufacturing Cluster (BORMAC). This Cluster has already been launched, for more information see www.bormac.ie. BORMAC is funded by Enterprise Ireland and supplemented by ATU’s own funding. The Regional Cluster programme represents a heightened level of national commitment to catching up with the development of regional industry clusters, and their success, elsewhere in Europe. This initiative is of strategic importance for development of the region and the role will have a high profile. The possibility of funding for a further period has already been indicated by Enterprise Ireland. 

Essential Qualifications

Applicants for this position must have as a minimum:

• Strategic and management skills:
• Ability to engage a broad range of diverse stakeholders and drive a common agenda
• Experience in engaging credibly with C Suite/Senior executives from Industry (SME’s and MNC’s)
• Planning and operational implementation
• Strong facilitation and project management skills
• Postgraduate qualification in a discipline related to management or technology
• At least three years of management experience in or with the manufacturing sector

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