Business Engagement Manager - Kilmarnock (401248)
 

Salary range:  £42,149 - £51,799
FTE:  1
Term:  Fixed Term (until March 2023)
Closing Date: 03 May 2022

 

The Scotland 5G Centre, is the national centre for accelerating the deployment and adoption of 5G and the driving force for 5G enabled innovation across enterprise in Scotland. We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic Business Engagement Manager to join our team.

The role:

 

Your role will be a leading figure as part of the S5GConnect 5G testbed and hub network. These hubs are pivotal connection points across industry, academia and local government, creating an ecosystem focused on realising the economic and social benefits of advanced connectivity for Scotland. You will be the front door to the Halo Kilmarnock 5G testbed, engaging with stakeholders across the region (from large corporates, SMEs, the public sector and solution providers).  You will identify and support new opportunities to drive engagement activities at the hub, encouraging solution providers to test their innovative new products or services within a cutting-edge 5G testbed. You will also support organisations to build use cases that underpin their business case for future infrastructure investment and to aid understanding of the potential Return on Investment (ROI).

Don’t worry - you don’t need the technical know-how, we have a full team of expert advisors to support the tricky technical questions – this role is about understanding the regional landscape and connecting and enabling the ambitious and forward-thinking businesses you engage with. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively with industry around the benefits of 5G. You will receive thorough 5G training from launch to support this activity and to build your knowledge and understanding.

 

Why join us?

 

It’s an exciting time to join the Centre: we are rolling out our S5GConnect Programme across Scotland, engaging with a variety of strategic partners to deliver innovative solutions enabled by next generation connectivity.  We are also developing the strategy for the Centre’s long-term future; of which the hub network and the regional connections play an integral role in supporting R&D, skills development and learning for industry across sectors of relevance to Scotland.  This opportunity will suit someone who is eager to learn and wants to be part of a growing team committed to supporting Scottish Government in fulfilling their digital ambitions to deliver services across Scotland in new ways.

 

The team:

 

We are a rapidly expanding, vibrant team, tasked with enabling the 5G revolution in Scotland; join us, and help drive forward 5G enabled innovation.  You can expect to join a friendly, hardworking, committed team and encounter a wide range of exciting use cases, projects and innovations that will contribute to the wider learning and digital ambitions across Scotland.

 

Your work life will be a mix of working from home and working from your 5G hub, located at the business led Halo digital, cyber and innovation park.  You will be expected to attend events across your region (and virtually) and to represent the Scotland 5G Centre across the UK if required on occasion. You may also be required to visit the main S5GC office in Glasgow City Centre.

 

For further information about the Scotland 5G Centre, please refer to https://scotland5gcentre.org/

 

You can see our recent milestones here too: https://scotland5gcentre.org/news/the-scotland-5g-centre-2021-key-highlights/

 

Further Particulars.pdf

 

 

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department/School
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Staff Category
Administrative and Professional Services
Type of Employment
Fixed-term
Working Hours
Full-time
Vacancy Description
 

Salary range:  £42,149 - £51,799
FTE:  1
Term:  Fixed Term (until March 2023)
Closing Date: 03 May 2022

 

The Scotland 5G Centre, is the national centre for accelerating the deployment and adoption of 5G and the driving force for 5G enabled innovation across enterprise in Scotland. We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic Business Engagement Manager to join our team.

The role:

 

Your role will be a leading figure as part of the S5GConnect 5G testbed and hub network. These hubs are pivotal connection points across industry, academia and local government, creating an ecosystem focused on realising the economic and social benefits of advanced connectivity for Scotland. You will be the front door to the Halo Kilmarnock 5G testbed, engaging with stakeholders across the region (from large corporates, SMEs, the public sector and solution providers).  You will identify and support new opportunities to drive engagement activities at the hub, encouraging solution providers to test their innovative new products or services within a cutting-edge 5G testbed. You will also support organisations to build use cases that underpin their business case for future infrastructure investment and to aid understanding of the potential Return on Investment (ROI).

Don’t worry - you don’t need the technical know-how, we have a full team of expert advisors to support the tricky technical questions – this role is about understanding the regional landscape and connecting and enabling the ambitious and forward-thinking businesses you engage with. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively with industry around the benefits of 5G. You will receive thorough 5G training from launch to support this activity and to build your knowledge and understanding.

 

Why join us?

 

It’s an exciting time to join the Centre: we are rolling out our S5GConnect Programme across Scotland, engaging with a variety of strategic partners to deliver innovative solutions enabled by next generation connectivity.  We are also developing the strategy for the Centre’s long-term future; of which the hub network and the regional connections play an integral role in supporting R&D, skills development and learning for industry across sectors of relevance to Scotland.  This opportunity will suit someone who is eager to learn and wants to be part of a growing team committed to supporting Scottish Government in fulfilling their digital ambitions to deliver services across Scotland in new ways.

 

The team:

 

We are a rapidly expanding, vibrant team, tasked with enabling the 5G revolution in Scotland; join us, and help drive forward 5G enabled innovation.  You can expect to join a friendly, hardworking, committed team and encounter a wide range of exciting use cases, projects and innovations that will contribute to the wider learning and digital ambitions across Scotland.

 

Your work life will be a mix of working from home and working from your 5G hub, located at the business led Halo digital, cyber and innovation park.  You will be expected to attend events across your region (and virtually) and to represent the Scotland 5G Centre across the UK if required on occasion. You may also be required to visit the main S5GC office in Glasgow City Centre.

 

For further information about the Scotland 5G Centre, please refer to https://scotland5gcentre.org/

 

You can see our recent milestones here too: https://scotland5gcentre.org/news/the-scotland-5g-centre-2021-key-highlights/

 

Further Particulars.pdf