Digital Transformation Lead (KTP Associate)

The University of Manchester in collaboration with Aston University and Beever and Struthers are looking to recruit an experienced digital transformation leader to undertake this 30-month project which has an overall aim of creating a digitally enabled business that is both client-driven whilst also improving employee interactions. The position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to deliver digital transformation of current audit services covering people, processes and the underlying systems and technology.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate with the ability and confidence to manage a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with Beever and Struthers, a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Manchester specialising in audit, tax, and financial planning.

Further information on KTP including case studies, can be found at; http://www.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/business-engagement/knowledge-exchange/transfer-partnerships/ or Graduates – Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (https://www.ktp-uk.org/).

Candidates will require a recently obtained minimum of a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a business-related area (e.g., accounting, information systems). Candidates with postgraduate degrees in relevant areas and/or previous research experience are desired.

This post is funded through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) award, a UK Government scheme intended to promote sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry. 

Based at Beever and Struthers in Manchester, the successful candidate will work directly with supervisors from both the University of Manchester and Aston University plus Beever and Struthers and will use the facilities and resources of both organisations. 

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Brian Nicholson or Dr Sung Hwan Chai.

Email: brian.nicholson@manchester.ac.uk or sunghwan.chai@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website - click on the 'Apply' button above to find out more.

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