Faculty of Engineering
Institute of Engineering & Space Geodesy
Business Development Manager (Fixed-term)
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic graduate with a flair for business development to help pioneer the work of GRACE - a £9m GNSS Research & Applications Centre of Excellence and to work at the forefront of the commercial development of Satellite Navigation systems promoting leading edge technology. GRACE has been set up by a strategic alliance between the University of Nottingham and the East Midlands Development Agency. Its aim is to establish the region as the UK's centre of excellence in the development and commercialisation of GNSS technology, based on the world leading research and capabilities of the Institute of Engineering and Space Geodesy (IESSG) at the University.
Working closely with the General Manager and dedicated technical support staff, the person appointed will promote GRACE to regional and national businesses. They will provide a front line service for GRACE with a particular focus on developing research collaborations and opportunities that will lead to new products and services and business opportunities.
Candidates should be graduates or (equivalent) preferably in a GNSS related area, with some experience of GNSS/GPS products or services with an understanding of the business environment, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to match industrial needs in research and development.
Salary will be within the range £35,646 - £43,840 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience (salary can progress to £50,822 per annum, subject to performance).
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2012 and is open to job share.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mr P Bhatia (General Manager, GRACE), tel: 0115 923 2332, Email: Paul.Bhatia@Nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.
For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/RB34486E. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 951 3262. Please quote ref. RB/34486E. Closing date: 16 April 2010.
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