R&D Coordinator - UAL Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute (FTTI)

The opportunity

The R&D Coordinator will work closely with the SME R&D Manager and relevant project teams to support completion of the portfolio of active projects, each between 12 and 15 months in length.

Each collaborative Project Team includes the Company Lead (from the Company), Academic Mentor (from the University) and the Project Lead (employed by the university to deliver the substantive work of the project).

The post is fixed-term initially until 31st March 2023, and will be open to further review to align with the FTTI.

About you

Amongst the criteria, your profile should cover the following -

• Knowledge of Textiles and/or Design, with a good understanding of sustainably in the fashion and textiles fields
• A good understanding of innovation and business acceleration
• Experience of working with (or in) industry – ideally SMEs and start-ups
• Experience of handling multiple projects to differing deadlines, with a highly organised approach to work  
• Collaborative approach, able to build relationships with colleagues in other areas to produce results 

Please refer to the job description attached for the full list of criteria.

Please apply early as this vacancy may close early should sufficient applications be received.

If you have any queries you may contact us on RKEEstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk