The role of the Food Sector-Programme Manager Primary responsibility will be to speed up the growth & success of businesses through intense immersive expertise, mentorship ,and provide support with the end objective of scaling a business to become investment ready in a short time duration. Manage and deliver Stage-appropriate training, mentoring and investment access to accelerate businesses growth. Plan and implement structured, intensive programmes. Focus on enhancing strategic capability, market readiness, and investment attractiveness of the regional food sector enterprises. To building an interconnected food community (regional, national and international) to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development within the food sector. Be responsible for planning and implementing a Stakeholder Register and Engagement Strategy. Manage all aspects of media dissemination of all programme activities and stakeholders events planned over a 2 year period, ensuring all bespoke annual KPI`s are met ,achieving a successful event delivery and training reputation every time. Ensure that all KPI targets are delivered on time in line with the projected budget allocations. To maintainacomprehensiverecordofstakeholderengagement activities and to lead on the preparation of any required documentation for internal reporting of same. Engage and develop a community of stakeholders from the wider food, innovation and enterprise community at a regional and national level. To be responsible for the implementation of a best in class communityengagementstrategy, ensuring its successful implementation and that the message delivered to the public is effective in how this campus is relevant to them individually and its delivery being a significant asset for the region. To be proactive and creative, identifying ideas and opportunities to ensurecommunicationsandengagementisbestinclass and that the reputation of Bia Innovator Campus CLG and its integrity is exemplary. Feed all industry needs into all programming activity for the operational phase of the campus. Candidate Profile Essential Qualifications & Experience Adegree/diplomainarelevantdiscipline. A minimum of 5 years experience of working within a commercial environment, in the Food Industry with a proven track record of relationship building, project and event management. Essential Knowledge & Skills Strongcommunicationsandpresentationskills. CompetentinPowerpoint,WordandExcel. Strongorganisationalandmulti-taskingskills.Resultsdriven-acompleter/finisher.Pro-activeinproblemsolving,greatattentiontodetailwithanabilitytoseethebiggerpicture. Desirable Knowledge & Skills Food Sector Experience, dealing with a broad range of customers/stakeholders. Behaviour Competencies Stronginterpersonalandnetworkingskills,aconnector,withgenuineinterestinsupportingthesuccessofothers.Passionforandunderstandingofentrepreneurialcommunities. Abilitytoworkaspartofateam,includingconsulting,collaboratingandbuildingrelationshipswithkeystakeholders. Bediplomaticbutactionorientated. Aresults-drivenindividualwithastrongfocusongoal setting,performancedeliveryandaccountabilitywithminimalsupervisionandanabilitytoadapttochangingrequirementsandshiftingworkpriorities. Capableknowledgeoffinanceandaccounts.Aheadforfigures,margins,budgets,andrevenue. Flexibilitytoworkacrossamultifacetedsiteandtoworkeveningsandweekendswhererequired. Smallamountsoftravelmayberequired. Candidatesmusthavetheknowledgeandabilitytodischargethedutiesofthepostandifsuccessfulagreetoundertakethedutiesattachedtothepostandaccepttheconditionsunderwhichthedutiesarerequiredtobeperformed.Thedutiesandresponsibilitiesoutlinedinthisjobdescriptionareneitherdefinitivenorrestrictiveandmaychangeindetailfromtime-to-timetomeetthechangingneedsofthebusiness. Location: The role of the Food Programme Manager will be based at Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway, and the BIA Innovator Campus buildings. This role is subject to a probationary period for 6 months with reviews at months 3 and 6. Character: Candidates shall be of good character and references shall be sought Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospectofabilitytorenderregularandefficientservice.Tosatisfytherequirementastohealth,itwillbenecessaryforthesuccessfulcandidate,beforetheyareappointed,toundergoamedicalexamination by their own qualified medical practitioner. Salary: The salary is up to €60,000 /year, and will be awarded depending upon the individuals experience. Fixed term contract: 2 years (24 months). Annual leave: 20daysperannum Hours of Work: Thenormalworkinghoursare39hoursperweek.Thisrolewillrequireadegreeofflexibilityaseveningandweekendwork,alongwithsomeforeigntravelmaybepartofthedeliveryrequirements. Driving Licence: TheappointeemustholdafulldrivinglicenceforClassBvehiclesfreefromendorsement/disqualificationandshalldriveamotorcarinthecourseoftheirduties,andforthispurpose,provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the BIA Innovator Campus CLG. TheappointeesInsurancePolicymustcoversuchuseandindemnifyBIAInnovatorCampusCLG.Travelandsubsistenceexpenses,forworkrelatedtravelonly,willbepaidinaccordancewithnationallyagreedratesapplicabletothesectorandfromtheworkbaseonly. Recruitment Timeline: Deadline closes for application submissions on the 31st January 2024