NATEP Regional Technology Manager Background on NATEP 1 ...

for funding to the <strong>NATEP</strong> National Steering Board (NSB). The <strong>Technology</strong>
<strong>Manager</strong> will assist the RAP to report to the NSB, using key performance
indicator (KPI) and dashboard reporting tools in a common form with other
regions to allow the NSB to have an overview of the whole national programme.
c. The <strong>Technology</strong> <strong>Manager</strong> will liaise with <strong>NATEP</strong> peers elsewhere in the UK to
identify opportunities for cooperation in <strong>NATEP</strong> with businesses from other
regions. In addition, the <strong>Technology</strong> <strong>Manager</strong> will need to build and maintain an
awareness of additional funding opportunities for <strong>NATEP</strong> companies and
aerospace supply chain companies more generally.
d. In order to deliver <strong>NATEP</strong> effectively, as and when required the <strong>Technology</strong>
<strong>Manager</strong> will represent the Midlands and its supply chain companies at a
national level on aerospace technology matters, liaising as appropriate with ADS,
the Aerospace & Defence Knowledge Transfer Network, BIS and TSB.
6. In fulfilling the role, the <strong>Technology</strong> <strong>Manager</strong> will thus act as Midlands Aerospace
Alliance’s point of contact for new technology and innovation within the region’s
aerospace sector, through <strong>NATEP</strong>. This will include utilising the MAA’s network of
member companies, committees and contacts databases to liaise with all businesses
serving the industry, as well as with universities and research and technology
organisations (RTOs), with the object of advancing the combined technological
capability of the region’s aerospace industry. Assisting supply chain companies including
SMEs to make full use of regional resources such as the facilities of local universities will
be important, and <strong>NATEP</strong> can be a vehicle for enhancing this as well as enhancing the
technology management capabilities of supply chain companies for the future..
Person specification
1. Has experience at senior engineering or technical level in the aerospace industry,
preferably at both prime/first-tier level and at smaller supply chain companies.
2. Has developed and managed funded research and technology projects including
liaison with public funding bodies
3. Has experience in liaising between industry on the one hand and universities and
research and technology organisations on the other hand
4. Brings strong project management experience
5. Is a self-starter able to manage “programme within a programme”
6. Is able to present at technical meeting events with 60-200 delegates
7. Is able to work on demand as required by the task
Terms and conditions
The successful candidate will be employed by the Midlands Aerospace Alliance, on terms
and conditions to be mutually agreed, on a fixed term contract until March 31 st 2017.
How to apply
Closing date for applications is Monday 11 th November at 5pm. Please email your CV
(including the names and contact details of two referees) and a one page statement about
your suitability for the position to: andrew.mair@midlandsaerospace.org.uk.
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