As Hub Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Food, Drink and Agri Innovation Hub. Based in the hub in Athy, the Hub Manager will work with and report directly to the Head of Enterprise at Kildare County Council on an initial 3 year contract.
THE ROLE
The Food, Drink and Agri Innovation Hub Manager will be responsible for the delivery of a range of assigned functions within the division including:
* Assist with the establishment and promotion of the Athy Food, Drink and Agri Innovation Hub.
* The overall day to day management of the facility including Timeshare Incubator Kitchen, Food Production Unit, Skills Hub, Co Working Zone, Community Food Discovery Centre and in-house hospitality
* Manage and develop the Flavours of Kildare food business network to promote local and micro SME producers, processers and service providers through marketing initiatives and projects such as the Flavours of Kildare food directory.
* Act as a mentor and specialist advisory to the sector .
* identify initiatives, projects, educational and training gaps within the industry.
* Co-ordinate a comprehensive programme of training and management development courses/events as well as reviewing and evaluating the impact of all training initiatives.
The ideal candidate
It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have:
* Possess a relevant third level qualification in business or equivalent discipline;
* Possess a minimum of five years relevant post graduate experience in development of Food, Drink or Agri businesses.
* Possess excellent knowledge and understanding of economic development and the evolving economic development landscape both nationally and locally of the industry.
* Demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Have experience in data analytics to include the collection, interpretation, application and presentation of data from a wide variety of sources.
* Have experience in developing, promoting, and delivering relevant strategic and sustainable programs.
* Demonstrate a very strong competence in the management of staff and working and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
* Be highly organised with an ability to prioritise tasks and work in a dynamic environment.
* Have very strong interpersonal and communication skills;
* Demonstrate a very good understanding of financial systems and procedures, identifying funding streams and grant sources.
PLEASE SEE CANDIDATE INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR DETAILS ABOUT THIS JOB
Driving Licence
Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, (Link below)
https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licences
Benefits of Working with Us.
Job with a purpose serving the local community
Career Development Opportunities
Excellent Benefits & Job Security
Supportive Work-Life Balance Initiatives
Public Service Pension Scheme
Kildare County Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
#J-18808-Ljbffr