Internal Applicants Only-Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate DTE

Job title:

Internal Applicants Only-Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate DTE

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateCardiff Business SchoolAdvertThis post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.Internal Applicants Only – Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) AssociateCardiff University (Cardiff Business School) is seeking to recruit a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate with a passion for sustainability and digitalisation. Through hybrid working, the Associate will be employed by the university to work with Welsh based SME, Down to Earth (DTE) Project . The successful candidate will be supported by a strong academic team from Centre of Public Value Procurement and Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University.This exciting new research led Associate position is to support DTE with tackling social inequality and improving the health and well-being of communities. This public value research and knowledge developed from Cardiff University will inform the design and delivery of a digital impact toolkit which will change the way communities work and provide for each other in Wales and the wider UK. The project is titled, EPIC – Environment/People Impact Calculator.Down to Earth is an award-winning social enterprise with a 19-year track record in working with vulnerable and highly marginalised community members to address social and environmental inequality through meaningful outdoor projects. With nearly two decades of evidence-backed expertise, DTE collaborates with the health and education sectors throughout South Wales, promoting the integration of nature-based activities into strategies for health, well-being, and sustainability.DTE delivers a diverse portfolio of community development projects that span social housing, education, and healthcare infrastructure. Their projects are collaboratively designed and built with the community, utilising natural materials and innovative approaches to generate inclusive participation among service providers and users.
Cardiff Business School is the world’s first Public Value Business School with a purpose and mission to make a positive impact on the world. The School values more than just economic success – and wants to bring humanity, sustainability, generosity, and innovation to the business sector. It is our collective duty to help sustain our local and global economies, for future as well as current generations.This research-led position will support DTE in the creation of a digital impact toolkit to measure construction’s social, environmental, and sustainability benefits through a community-based approach. The Associate will develop a deepened understanding of how DTE’s approach impacts the systems within which it operates. Effective supervision and consultation with both partner organisations will involve considerable upskilling and knowledge transfer. The skills required include:

• Technical – To comprehend the evaluation of cross sector and multi-disciplinary impact and how that can be translated into a comprehensive measurement tool for the business.

• Resource – To overcome challenges with building capacities, and engaging and building collaborations with public service providers, research institutions, and corporate investors looking to deliver transformational change in their sector.

• People and Change – Develop skills in effective partnership working, and to find impact metrics and financial proxies to quantify the costs/savings that stem from such psychological effects of being engaged in community project, e.g., feeling of belonging, what it means to people to contribute to a meaningful community legacy.

• Project Management – Utilise new and present knowledge to create an impact and value toolkit for DTE’s approach to community led development.

The successful candidate should have keen passion for sustainability and supporting local communities. In addition, we are seeking a candidate with a good first degree with a minimum 2.1 (Hons) in software engineering or a master’s degree in a complementary discipline, or equivalent experience within fields of sustainability, construction, environmental conservation and management, or social value.This is a full-time position, 35 hours a week, fixed term to 31st August 2026.Salary: £37,000 per annum with project completion incentives.For further details on this project, contact Professor Lynch LynchJ2@cardiff.ac.uk, or phone: .Closing date: Wednesday, 24 July 2024External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Post Reference Number18902BRJob DescriptionRESEARCH

• Embed the research on sustainability and community wellbeing for designing and delivering a digital toolkit with a strong social purpose for community led development and construction.
• Contribute to developing the research objectives.
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field.
• Co-author publications in national academic journals and conferences.
• Contribute to the overall research performance of the school and university by the production of measurable outputs.
• To conduct research in an ethical manner and support research governance applications as appropriate.
• Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications or other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners.
• Contribute and support research funding bids as required.
• To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to other members of staff within the research team.
• To participate in School research activities.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• To support DTE administration, project monitoring and public events when appropriate.
• To encourage the development of new networks both with the business partner (DTE) and Cardiff University, to share existing research ideas and to explore future research requirements.

OTHER DUTIES

• Participate in School administration and activities to promote the school, and its work to the wider University and the outside world
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to, and which will enhance performance.
• To participate in administration around the project and marketing activities to promote both the partner organisation (DTE), the Business School, Cardiff University, and the outside world.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Salary Range Max.37,000GradeGrade 6Salary Range Min.37,000Job CategoryAcademic – ResearchAdditional InformationIMPORTANT NOTE TO CANDIDATES
It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing and we only invite candidates to interview who clearly evidence that they meet (or partially meet) each of the essential criteria. During the application process you will be asked to attach a supporting statement. This statement must outline how you meet the criteria below and we recommended formatting this by using each criterion as a sub-heading and providing your relevant experience/evidence below each sub-heading. It is crucial that you save your supporting statement with the vacancy number (e.g. BR) in the filename as failure to do so may result in it being omitted from your application.DORA declaration
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/our-research-environment/integrity-and-ethics/responsible-research-assessment.Cardiff Business School
Cardiff Business School is a leading business and management school in the UK, holding AACSB and AMBA accreditations and ranked 1st for its Research Environment and 2nd on Research Power (REF2021). The School has a Public Value purpose and focuses on the co-creation of high quality, interdisciplinary education and knowledge that delivers economic, social and environmental value. The School’s activities are oriented towards five Grand Challenges: Decent work, fair and sustainable economies, future organisations, good governance, and responsible innovation.Career PathwayResearchPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education
1. A strong bachelor’s degree (
2.1 Hons) and or Postgraduate degree at MSc level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area, or equivalent practitioner experience.Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and developing portfolio of research and/or relevant experience within the following research fields:
a. Sustainability
b. Digitalisation / Data Science
c. Procurement/supply chain
3. Skilled in the development of digital tools for monitoring and evaluation
4. Evidence of managing projects, i.e., with the skills and ability to work without close supervision.
5. Proven ability to use mixed methods in research including the collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.Communication and Team Working
6. Experience of presenting at conferences or to a mixed audience.
7. Proven experience of working collaboratively to co-produce research.
8. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication with both academics and public service practitioners.
9. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation, and team-working within work.Desirable Criteria1. Software engineering experience with a completed project.
2. Ideally some work experience in any industry.
3. Experience in construction projects.
4. Evidence of research in, or industry experience in the following areas:
a. Health and Wellbeing
b. Sustainable communities
c. Complexity
d. Systems thinking
5. Experience of working within a public sector organisation.
6. Fluency in Welsh, written and oral.

Expected salary

£37000 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:32:58 GMT

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