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KTP Associate (710626)

University of Strathclyde - Strathclyde Business School - Work, Employment and Organisation

Location: Glasgow
Salary: Up to £42,500
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 1st May 2025
Closes: 25th May 2025
Job Ref: 450407
 

As the Strategic Growth & Innovation Consultant – KTP Associate, you will lead a 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership project while simultaneously contributing to the strategic growth initiatives of Solutions on Demand.

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)
Term: Fixed Term (24 months)

The Department of Work, Employment and Organisation in partnership with Solutions on Demand (https://solutionsondemand.co.uk/) are seeking to appoint a Strategic Growth & Innovation Associate as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). This role integrates academic research with strategic business consulting to both deliver the KTP objectives and contribute to Solutions on Demand's commercial growth in the social care sector. The post will be based at Solutions on Demand premises in Glasgow city centre with visits to the University campus.

Solutions on Demand Ltd. operates as a well-established technology enterprise, delivering comprehensive digital solutions across Scotland. The company generates revenue through four established divisions: SOD-IT providing enterprise-level IT support and infrastructure solutions to SMEs throughout the UK; CREO, developing bespoke digital solutions including web design, application development, and integrated marketing services; The Review, Ayrshire's premier community magazine; and The Print Room delivering professional printing services.

This integrated role will see you applying academic methodologies to develop evaluation frameworks while simultaneously working on strategic business initiatives including market expansion, growth planning, and sales strategy development. You will be the bridge between academic knowledge and commercial application, developing frameworks for evaluation while directly contributing to the company's strategic growth plans.

The position offers the KTP Associate the following benefits:

  • Fast-track your career and gain a professional qualification by leading a high-impact strategic project central to business growth.
  • Apply your academic expertise to address real-world commercial challenges and deliver tangible outcomes.
  • Access dedicated coaching, mentoring, and personal development, including a personalised training budget.
  • Enhance your skills through KTP training modules focused on leadership, commercial strategy, and business development.
  • Drive strategic innovation within a forward-thinking organisation and make a measurable difference.
  • Benefit from the support of expert academic and industry teams throughout your KTP journey.

The project is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme that aims to help businesses to innovate and grow by working with UK universities. Successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects are funded by UK Research and Innovation through Innovate UK and are part of the government’s Industrial Strategy. To find out how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position please visit: www.ktpws.org.uk.

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.

Formal interviews for this post will be held in week commencing Monday, 9 June 2025.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr Joanna Butler, (joanna.butler@strath.ac.uk).

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