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Business Development Manager
Northern Ireland Science Park is seeking...
A full-time permanent Business Development Manager.
Key Information
 This post is to initially support NISP in the delivery of the North West Regional
Science Park project, in partnership with LYIT and NWRCBG
 Full time permanent position
 Attendance at weekly breakfast/evening and weekend events – will require overnight
stays.
 Approximately £30,000 per year plus benefits
 This post will be based at The Innovation Centre, Queen’s Island, Belfast with weekly
travel to the North West Regional Science Park
 Reporting to Director of Corporate Real Estate & Facilities.
 Apply by application form.
 Closing date 12noon Wednesday, 23rd April 2014, Interviews to be held on
Wednesday, 30th April 2014.
Background
North West Regional Science Park
The North West Regional Science Park (NWRSP), funded under the European Union’s
INTERREG IVA Programme, is a collaborative cross-border project between North West Region
Cross Border Group (NWRCBG), Northern Ireland Science Park Limited (NI Science Park) and
Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT).
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It will create a third generation Science Park, pivotal to the growth of the region’s Knowledge
Economy, on two sites comprising 50,000 sq ft gross at Fort George Derry~Londonderry and
20,000 sq ft gross at LYIT’s Co-Lab incubator unit in Letterkenny.
The NWRSP builds on the track record of the internationally recognised Northern Ireland
Science Park Limited which started in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter a decade ago with one building
and no tenants, and today plays host to circa 110 companies, 2000 staff and inputs £80m
annually GVA into the Northern Ireland economy.
Construction has commenced on the Fort George Site with completion planned for late Summer
2014. NWRSP at LYIT is expected to be completed by June 2015.
Tenant & Corporate duties included.
The Role
Objectives
1. To support the NWRSP Steering Committee and Project Board in the implementation of
the North West Regional Science Park Project.
2. To support the growth of the NWRSP through cross border collaboration with relevant
stakeholders and programmes.
3. To support the NISP executive directors in the implementation of the Northern Ireland
Science Park corporate plan and its objectives
Functions
1. To oversee the delivery of the NWRSP project, in partnership with LYIT and NWRCBG;
2. To ensure that effective structures and systems are in place to manage the day to day
activities of the NWRSP Project;
3. To provide the Secretariat function to both the NWRSP Steering Committee and
NWRSP Project Board;
4. To provide the Secretariat function to NWRSP Sub committees;
5. To coordinate the submission of reports to the North West Region Cross Border Group
to satisfy requirements of the European Union’s INTERREG IVA Programme;
6. To work in partnership with LYIT and NWRCBG to deliver the NWRSP’s Communication
and Marketing Plan, ensuring proper recognition of the European Union and the
INTERREG IVA Programme;
7. To work in collaboration with LYIT and relevant agencies to deliver NISP Programmes
on a cross border basis;
8. To assist in the development and implementation of the strategic direction of the
NWRSP in furtherance of the science park concept;
9. To assist in the marketing of accommodation, support services and event space
including negotiations and overseeing legal agreements;
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10. To support NISP in providing reporting information, to the Management Committee,
Board of Directors, Board Committees and Government agencies;
11. To support the NISP in collating data on its real estate performance including regular
presenting of data;
12. To support the NISP in collating data on performance of tenant companies and their
sectors;
13. To meet regularly with tenants collectively and individually to collect the required data;
14. To organize regular tenant business and social events;
15. Management of the Science Park’s websites and social media channels to ensure
property/corporate content is fresh, accurate and meeting the needs of all audiences;
16. To work closely with the Directors in implementing strategies across all areas and
achieve revenue targets;
17. To develop, build and manage relationships at all levels;
18. Comply with the Science Park’s Equal Opportunities Policy;
19. Participate in Science Park’s appraisal/performance review scheme and in training and
development opportunities as appropriate;
20. Keep abreast of current and new developments in in the area of business development
and all relevant areas;
21. Undertaking any other reasonable duties which fall within the remit of this role.
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Person Specification
Areas to be
assessed
Qualifications
Essential
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Educated to degree level, or
equivalent in a relevant business
subject
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Experience/
knowledge
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Minimum of three years’ experience
in a business environment
Experience of negotiating at senior
level
Experience of project management
Relevant management experience
Experience of managing
EU/Government funds and
applications
Experience of working with
Government support agencies and
Universities
Experience of procurement and/or
public tendering
 Experience of working in a
similar role
 Experience of managing and
controlling project teams
 Experience of people
management
 Experience of contract
development and
management
 Two years marketing
experience
 Familiarity with the science,
technology and
entrepreneurial business
sectors
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 Knowledge of Science Parks
 Strong business acumen
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Skills/qualities
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Excellent reporting writing skills
using Microsoft Office, e.g.,
Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Leadership qualities and ability to
motivate others, and integrate with
cross-functional teams
Self-motivated with the ability to
work on own initiative
Ability to communicate clearly both
orally and in writing
Strong analytical and problem
solving skills
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Desirable
Relevant professional
qualification
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Special
requirements
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Strong attention to detail and the
ability to work under pressure
Excellent organisational skills with
ability to prioritise workload
A proven team player
Strong ability to establish, build and
maintain relationships at all levels
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proof of right to work in the UK
Flexibility to travel between sites
and in GB/ROI on occasions
Full current driving licence (valid in
the UK) and access to a car or
*access to a form of transport which
will permit the applicant to carry out
the duties of the post in full
Criteria may be enhanced to aid shortlisting.
Exceptional candidates who do not meet the criteria may be considered for the role provided
they have the necessary skills and experience
*This relates only to any person who had declared that they have a disability, which debars them from
driving
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