Circular Economy Specialist

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time

Position: Circular Economy Specialist (KTP Associate)

Based at: Flair Rugs, Glossop, Derbyshire

Salary: Up to £39,074

The role:

An exciting opportunity has become available to work full time on a 28-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop, validate and operationalise a value-added model that will shift a linear ‘make-use-dispose' approach to a circular one, extending the lifecycle of each rug Flair Rugs produces.

Through this KTP, Flair Rugs aims to innovate by:

Creating a pioneering circular operating model within the rug industry, including takeback/reverse logistics models, circular rug repair methodologies and rug recycling systemsCo-developing strategies, nurturing ecosystems, and co-orchestrating circular textile networksCreating environmental and economic value through circular business models

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at Flair Rugs' premises in Glossop, Derbyshire.

The Company:

Incorporated in 1982, Flair Rugs is a family-owned business designing, sourcing and distributing rugs in the UK and European markets.

To find out more about Flair Rugs, go to

Qualifications we require:

Essential

Honours degree in Business Administration / Textile Engineering with a focus on sustainability management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

Masters or doctorate-level qualification in Business Administration / Textile Engineering with a focus on sustainabilityCertified qualification such as CSRM / ESG / Circular Economy Specialist

Application requirements:

Skills

Applied knowledge of sustainability technologies / circular economy and operational models, including technical attributes and legal / commercial considerationsAbility to develop enterprise-level circular economy solutionsKnowledge of the textile industry and emerging markets is desirableLiaise and engage with stakeholders at all levels including the senior leadership

Attributes

Independent and collaborative problem-solving skillsArchitecting practical solutions with commercial impactExcellent project management skillsAbility to facilitate training sessions

Experience

Experience in producing written reports in a commercial and academic contextIndustry experience in supporting / leading sustainability or circular economic initiativesFormulating and implementing robust and well-informed circular economy business plans based on selected strategies

About KTP:

For nearly 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs – collaborative, transformative three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation.

Benefits:

£2,000 per year to spend on personal trainingopportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced costopportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Moe Roohanifar or Dr Tulin Dzhengiz

Apply at by submitting a CV and a covering letterdetailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Only applications with a covering letter will be considered.

Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.



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