Seeking business facing experts in technology research development and commercialization, marketing and management Lancaster University is embarking on a new initiative to leverage its global reach for increasing the level of international collaboration between UK and Chinese companies, via collaborative research, development and commercialisation. Guangdong Provincial Department of Science & Technology (GPOST) and Lancaster University (LU) will work together and with other UK and Chinese partners as appropriate, to develop a series of specific business-to-business partnerships between UK Chinese technological companies. This project will involve, in the next 4-5 years, a bilateral collaborative industrial R&D programme and joint activities in training, promoting and developing international partnerships. These partnerships will increase UK and Chinese company collaboration in the development of new technology-based products, processes and services for selling on global market. This has been made possible by the award of over 4m in funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and Lancashire County Council. We are seeking to build an international team, with hubs in both the UK and China and are now seeing to recruit 3 individuals to undertake primarily China-based roles. The post-holders will be core in the development and delivery of the overall project which will provide high growth, technology-based SMEs with access to long-term support and resources to enable them to develop their leadership, innovation and collaborative capacity and undertake substantive, long-term programmes of collaborative R&D to underpin new product development with UK and Chinese academic and business partners. We are looking for team players who, together, will have strengths in working with businesses, an understanding of knowledge transfer and the ability to devise new ways to help companies innovate, strong technology skills and an empathy with technology-inspired innovation and growth. All the three posts will be based in China but will involve travel in the UK and China. The China Catalyst Project This 5.1 million initiative includes a broad range of areas across Lancaster University including; science and technology, design, management and the Confucius Institute, with key partners in Guangdong Province, China. Over a period of four years, the project will engage with several hundred technology- focused small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and facilitate 80 of these to develop collaborative research and development for new product development through robust partnerships with businesses located in the Guangdong Province. The UK companies will develop specific collaborative project with one or more Chinese academic and/or business partners. These projects will be focusing on the development of new products for international markets, including China. This will be enabled by the resourcing of graduate-calibre teams with science,
technology, management and design expertise, to work with UK and Chinese partners on specific collaborative projects in both the UK and China. The project is funded by HEFCE, participant business contributions, Lancashire County Council and the Guangdong Provincial Office for Science & Technology. Key partners will include the Chinese Academy of Sciences, UK Trade & Investment, China-Britain Business Council and the Technology Strategy Board. Priority technology areas have been identified which match key UK growth sectors to the key industrial sectors of Guangdong Province: energy, environmental protection, new vehicle technology, materials, photonics, ICT, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing. The UK China Catalyst Team This is a very challenging, exciting and high-profile new initiative. Collectively the team we employ will have a broad experience, ranging from marketing and technology transfer and commercialisation to collaborative research with industry and research organisations in China. In addition, excellent client and project management skills are required. We have described the tasks we expect the team to be capable of in each job descriptions these are grouped into two manager roles and a project administrator. One of the mangers will focus on marketing and technology commercialisation and business engagement, another will be mainly responsible for facilitate technology R&D but we expect and hope for a great deal of overlap between these roles from the individuals we employ. This China team, reporting to a Project Director based in UK, will work closely with academics, knowledge exchange professionals and students within Lancaster University, Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology (GPOST), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), other partners in China, and with LCCP staff recruited in the UK.
JOB 1 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Annual salary: Project Manager (Technology and innovation) 200-250K RMB Organisation : Lancaster China Catalyst Programme (LCCP) Office in Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG), Chinese Academy of Sciences Directly responsible to: LCCP Programme Director (To be confirmed) Supervisory responsibility for: One of the two Project Managers will be appointed to manage the China office. Other Contacts: Internally: LCCP Director, Project Managers (UK and China), Administrator, Project Board; Project Management Team (including direct reports and departmentally based on business partnerships staff); GIG International office, the Directors of the GIG, members of UK and Chinese project steering groups Externally: Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology (GPOST) and Science and Technology Department in cities of Guangdong Province, other provincial departments, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS)-Guangzhou Branch, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG) and other institute, Chinese travel agencies, UK and Chinese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the project, other partners appropriate for LCCP, British Consulate General in Guangzhou, UKTI, CBBC, and TSB China offices This new role will lead the Lancaster China Catalyst Project (LCCP) Office In China and the technology innovation engagement in China, which aims to increase the level of international collaboration between UK and Chinese companies, via collaborative research, development and commercialisation. This project will involve, in the next 4-5 years, a bilateral collaborative industrial R&D programme and joint activities in training, promoting and developing international partnerships. Guangdong Provincial Department of Science & Technology (GPOST) and Lancaster University (LU) will work together and with other UK and Chinese partners as appropriate, to develop a series of specific business-to-business partnerships between UK Chinese technological companies. These partnerships will increase UK and Chinese company collaboration in the development of new technology-based products, processes and services for selling on global market. The role will take a lead to deliver LCCP in China. The potholder will closely contact with Chinese research and educational organizations to develop multi stakeholders partnerships involving British companies, Lancaster University research and supervision team, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Sciences and other research institutions. Related work will involve the facilitation of international R&D and innovation project, funding application, and the organization of up to 200 British companies and 100 researcher
and staff team in 2014-2017 for developing new products and services in China. Principle responsibilities of the post will include: Identification of technology market in China and recruitment of China-based technology-based businesses into UK-China business partnerships Development of collaborative research and development projects, product design and commercialisation with UK and Chinese businesses. The facilitation of the joint innovative project, apply project funding in China, deliver the project on time and on budget Partnership support with the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science & Technology, the Science and Innovation Network of the FCO, UKTI, CBBC, other UK and Chinese research organisations and universities Harnessing support of a wider team of business staff in Guangdong to support the office delivery Promotion of the LCCP in China to key stakeholders Work effectively with the Project Director and governance structures by providing regular progress reports on all China-based business and graduate aspects of the Programme Support as necessary the sustainability/exit strategy for the centre following an initial period of grant funding by HEFCE Any other duties as deemed appropriate to the grade of the post and assigned by the Programme Director
PERSON SPECIFICATION Programme Manager (technology and innovation), Lancaster China Catalyst Programme Criteria Desirable Application form* Background in research and development with Application/ relevant degree level of qualification interview Proven ability to successfully deliver research and development projects in China, preferably in international R&D and innovation projects Evidenced project management skills, preferably on multi stakeholders including businesses, R&D organisation, and government agencies Excellent project management skills, including the ability to respond to a changing environment Proven successfully awarded research project, preferably applied research project and experiences working with industries A clear empathy with the opportunities and challenges faced by the academic community and postgraduate research students Highly developed collaboration and team working skills for a high pressured and complex environment Excellent Chinese language skills with awareness of European cultures and willingness spend significant Application/ periods of time travelling nationally in China and interview internationally Developed good written and spoken English language skills Higher degree of PhD in relevant discipline Desirable Application Independent R&D working experiences in industry Desirable Application Excellent presentation and group work facilitation skills Desirable Excellent networking skills with a range of stakeholders, preferably working experiences in Chinese Academy of Sciences Desirable * o Application Applicants are invited to submit a CV with a covering letter stating why they want the job and how they meet the criteria. o Interview Competency based panel interview and presentation etc.
JOB 2 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Annual salary: Project Manager (Business/Marketing) 200-250K RMB Organisation : Lancaster China Catalyst Programme (LCCP) Office in Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG), Chinese Academy of Sciences Directly responsible to: LCCP Programme Director (To be confirmed) Supervisory responsibility for: One of the two China project managers will be appointed to manage the China office. Other Contacts: Internally: LCCP Director, Project Managers (UK and China), Administrator, Project Board; Project Management Team (including direct reports and departmentally based on business partnerships staff); GIG International office, the Directors of the GIG, members of UK and Chinese project steering groups Externally: Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology (GPOST) and Science and Technology Department in cities of Guangdong Province, other provincial departments, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS)-Guangzhou Branch, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG) and other institute, Chinese travel agencies, UK and Chinese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the project, other partners appropriate for LCCP, British Consulate General in Guangzhou, UKTI, CBBC, and TSB China offices This new role will lead the Lancaster China Catalyst Programme (LCCP) Office In China and the business and marketing engagement in China, which aims to increase the level of international collaboration between UK and Chinese companies, via collaborative research, development and commercialisation. Guangdong Provincial Department of Science & Technology (GPOST) and Lancaster University (LU) will work together and with other UK and Chinese partners as appropriate, to develop a series of specific business-to-business partnerships between UK Chinese technological companies. This project will involve, in the next 4-5 years, a bilateral collaborative industrial R&D programme and joint activities in training, promoting and developing international partnerships. These partnerships will increase UK and Chinese company collaboration in the development of new technologybased products, processes and services for selling on global market. The role will take a lead to deliver LCCP in China. The potholder will closely contact with Chinese enterprises and select Chinese companies to develop multi stakeholders partnerships involving British companies, Lancaster University research and supervision team, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Sciences and other research institutions. Related work will involve project marketing, technology transfer and commercialization, the organization of up to 200 British companies and 100 researcher and
staff team in 2014-2017 for developing new products and services in China. Principle responsibilities of the post will include: Recruitment of China-based technology-based businesses into UK-China business partnerships Development of programmes of collaborative research and development, product design and commercialisation with UK and Chinese businesses. The establishment of innovative project, and deliver the project on time and on budget Partnership support with the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science & Technology, the Science and Innovation Network of the FCO, UKTI, CBBC, other UK and Chinese research organisations and universities Harnessing support of a wider team of business staff in Guangdong to support the office delivery Marketing and promotion of the LCCP in China to key stakeholders Work effectively with the Project Director and governance structures by providing regular progress reports on all China-based business and graduate aspects of the Programme Support as necessary the sustainability/exit strategy for the Programme following an initial period of grant funding by HEFCE Any other duties as deemed appropriate to the grade of the post and assigned by the Programme director
PERSON SPECIFICATION Programme Manager (businesses and market), Lancaster China Catalyst Programme Criteria Background in business development or management with relevant degree level qualification Proven ability to successfully deliver and manage international projects in China, preferably international R&D and innovation Evidenced event management skills, preferably on multi stakeholders including businesses, R&D organisation, and government agencies Excellent project management skills, including the ability to respond to a changing environment Proven marketing skills in China, including Joint venture arrangement, copywriting and communicating for a range of audiences Evidenced experience of working at the interface between business and technology and technology commercialization Highly developed collaboration and team working skills for a high pressured and complex environment Excellent Chinese language skills with awareness of European culture and willingness spend significant periods of time travelling nationally in China and internationally Developed written and spoken English language skills / Desirable Application /interview* Application Supporting statements/interview Higher degree in relevant discipline Desirable Application Presentation and group work facilitation skills Desirable Excellent networking skills with a range of stakeholders, preferably working experiences with key partners in China * Desirable o Application Applicants are invited to submit a CV with a covering letter stating why they want the job and how they meet the criteria. o Interview Competency based panel interview, and presentation etc.
JOB 3 JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Annual Salary : Project Administrator 100-150K RMB Organisation: Lancaster China Catalyst Project (LCCP) Office in Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG), Chinese Academy of Sciences Directly Responsible to : One of the Project Managers (either Marketing or Technology) in the China team Other Contacts: Internally: Project managers in China, Project supporting team in the UK, project management teams in the UK, relevant sections in Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG), Chinese Academy of Sciences. Externally: Guangdong Provincial Department of Sciences and Technology (GPOST) and Science and Technology Department in cities of Guangdong Province, other provincial departments, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS)-Guangzhou Branch, Key Institutes of CAS: Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG) and other institute, UKTI, CBBC, TSB, UK and Chinese travel agencies, UK and Chinese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the project, other partners appropriate for LCCP. This new role will provide administrative support for the delivery of the Lancaster China Catalyst Project (LCCP) to increase the level of international collaboration between UK and Chinese companies, via collaborative research, development and commercialisation. This project will involve, in the next 4-5 years, a bilateral collaborative industrial R&D project and joint activities in training, promoting and developing international partnerships. Guangdong Provincial Department of Science & Technology (GPOST) and Lancaster University (LU) will work together and with other UK and Chinese partners as appropriate, to develop a series of specific business-to-business partnerships between UK Chinese technological companies. These partnerships will increase UK and Chinese company collaboration in the development of new technology-based products, processes and services for selling on global market. Take day-to-day responsibility for all the administrations associated with the LCCP China Office. Principal responsibilities include: Provide high quality admin support to the Project Managers and Director, including liaising and communicating between project partners in China and the UK
Manage and process of the project finance in China Act as the main point of liaison and coordinate relations between project staff, academic staff, company staff and students including site visits. Support for project staff and students with international logistics, including planning and supporting travel arrangements, such as visa applications, flight and accommodation bookings, planning international workshops in China and UK, and maintaining project website Support for the Project Management Board Work effectively with across GIG and wider contacts for activities of the project Provide full administrative support for the Project Managers (China) and any other duties consistent with the nature and grade of the role
PERSON SPECIFICATION UK-China Administrator to the Lancaster China Catalyst Project (LCCP) Criteria / Application Desirable /interview* Degree qualification Application Excellent Chinese (Pu Tong Hua) and English language skills in speaking, writing, and lessening Well developed skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint Word Processing); Excellent communication skills communication skills and across language boundaries communication (written, phone, email and video calls) Attention to details in planning workshops, booking travel, record keeping, preparation of invitations, and supporting visa application Previous experience in a similar role relating to international project support involving multiple stakeholders Some knowledge and interest in business, Science and technology A clear empathy with the motivations and challenges faced by the academic community and postgraduate research students Application /interview Application / interview Application /interview Application Application / interview Desirable Application /interview Working experience in private business Desirable Application Previous experience working in academic and higher Desirable Application educational organizations Postgraduate qualification Desirable Application * o Application Applicants are invited to submit a CV with a covering letter stating why they want the job and how they meet the criteria. o Interview Competency based panel interview, and presentation etc.