CLOSING DATE   

Friday 6th September 2024 

NATURE OF CONTRACT  

This position will be offered on a 3-year fixed term contract to a suitable candidate. Applicants should note that a panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. 

WORKING WEEK 

The normal working hours are 40 hours per week. This role will require a degree of flexibility as evening and weekend work apply, along with up to 30% foreign travel building relationships with key partners. Travel expenses within the scope of employment will be covered by BIA Innovator Campus.  

LOCATION 

The role will be based at BIA Innovator Campus, Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway, with the opportunity to work remotely available subject to agreement with line management.  Candidates must have the right to live, work and travel in the EU. There is no visa sponsorship available for this role. 

DEPARTMENT/FUNCTION AREA 

EU & Internationalization 

REPORTS TO 

You will report directly to the GM, or a key person nominated by the GM and have responsibilities in delivering KPIs aligned with BIA Innovator Campus growth objectives.  

DESCRIPTION OF POST 

The BIA Project Coordinator will be an integral member of our team and will have specific responsibility for managing and handling key projects. The Project Coordinator will be supported by the Project Manager and will assist in managing project life cycles from start to finish. The successful candidate will continually strive to improve and grow the BIA relationships and partners pool with the ambition to transfer knowledge and learning to BIA members, tenants, and the food community.  

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS - CANDIDATES MUST HAVE  

• Passion for food 
• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent  
• 2 years relevant experience  
• Strong communication and relationship building skills  
• A detail orientated nature  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL 

• Previous experience in a similar role desirable 
• Candidates must possess strong initiative coupled with the ability to operate effectively and appropriately in teams, in varied international cultural settings. 
• Excellent time-management and budget management skills and demonstrate an ability to multitask effectively. 

KEY DUTIES 

• Provides project support to ensure BIA delivers on project actions 
• Monitors and reports on project status, budgets, and timetables 
• Engages with project stakeholder’s 
• Researching /Writing/Proofing content for project reports and publications 
• Development and delivery of project dissemination strategies 
• Communication and PR of projects 
• Representation of BIA in multiple settings 

HEALTH 

• Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. To satisfy the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for the successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by BIA Innovator Campus CLG.  

SALARY 

• 35 – 45k DOE 
• Annual leave: 20 days per annum