Senior Innovation Consultant

4 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

What’s in it for you? Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

**Salary**: £32,348 to £34,308 with progression to £42,155 per annum

**Closing Date**: 15 February 2023

The Role

This role has a specific international dimension, being focussed on a major high-profile development and delivery programme between the UK and China. You will be responsible for supporting the overall delivery of the Healthy Ageing Innovation Stream and helping ensure that it achieves not only its delivery targets but also its wider strategic objectives of developing a UK-China Healthy Ageing innovation ecosystem. For details of the UK China Healthy Ageing project see: NICA: UK China Project (uknica.co.uk)

Our mission at NICA is to create a world in which we all live better, for longer. We work with innovation and commercialisation experts, industry, academics, research and technology organisations and citizens, to develop solutions that enhance life as we age, promoting a positive impact on society at scale. You will find us at the heart of the Newcastle Helix development, in the award winning Catalyst building. To learn more about us and what we do click here.

The UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) at Newcastle University has been funded by Government and the University. We are committed to the professional career development of all our colleagues. You will benefit from a range of excellent development opportunities including internal and external training, access to specialist networking groups and opportunities to gain experience in the wider space of ageing and longevity. We provide a great range of benefits and discounts for all colleagues at Newcastle University, including the opportunity for blended working and flexible hours. You can learn more about what is available on our Benefits Website page.

This is a fixed term post until 31st January 2024, the post is part funded through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Fund for International Collaboration (FIC), delivered by Innovate UK, part of UKRI.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for blended hybrid working.

A slightly reduced FTE may be considered for this position and we would welcome conversations from applicants who may not be able to commit to a full time post.

Key Accountabilities
Demonstrating keen project management skills to deliver a range of activities and outputs to time, cost and quality
Deliver scoping and discovery sessions with clients to design citizen insights opportunities, with clear and achievable deliverables
Design interviews, workshops and surveys to gather citizen insights that explore the wants, needs and desires of potential users
Provide advice and design expertise for team members in China on the delivery of insights activities and consumer product testing
Carry out desk-based research, including landscape, literature and policy reviews Analyse, interpret and present complex data from a range of sources
Produce detailed outputs, reports and case studies that collate information from a variety of sources. Convey findings in a clear, engaging format suitable for business or public audiences Working closely with the China Project Manager, play a key role in developing the UK-China Ageing Innovation ecosystem, engaging with colleagues in the University, local and national businesses, representatives of funding agencies and Government departments, and innovation and academic partners in China Coordinate NICA’s involvement in the UK China Global Business Innovation Programme, acting as the project’s key contact for the UK delivery organisations Work with other team members to deliver a series of exhibitions, public events and dissemination activities, producing engaging and visual outputs through a variety of mediums
Provide content for marketing and communications staff in the preparation of media and press releases Responsible for the preparation of reports, presentations and other outputs, as required for internal and external clients You will be expected to work flexibly, focusing on the delivery of the Innovation Stream component of the UK-China Healthy Ageing Flagship Challenge - a joint

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