Technical Projects Co-ordinator
?? Location: Craigavon
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Technical Projects Co-ordinator to support the delivery of key R&D projects across the business.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative, externally funded projects (including Horizon Europe, Innovate UK, and Invest NI), while collaborating with leading academic institutions and industry partners.
What you’ll be doing:
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Co-ordinating R&D projects to ensure milestones, budgets, and reporting requirements are met
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Compiling and managing R&D tax credit claims with internal and external stakeholders
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Ensuring timely submission of documentation for externally funded projects
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Producing routine business and project reports
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Representing the business at external meetings and industry events
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with partners and stakeholders
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Supporting ongoing trials and wider R&D department activities
Essential Criteria:
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Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
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Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
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Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
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Experience working with budgets, timelines, and project targets
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Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
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Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
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Full clean driving licence and flexibility to travel
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Desirable Criteria:
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Degree in a Science-related discipline
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Experience in project co-ordination and reporting
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Experience delivering presentations to groups or consortiums
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Experience within a farm or manufacturing environment
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
