Commercialisation Programme Executive

Role Description The appointee will report to the New Ventures Team Co-ordinator in UCC Innovation, within the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, and will support the whole New Ventures Team to encourage and support staff, researchers, students and graduates to create new ventures, as follows: 1. Programme Administration: Support the following: • Coordination of entrepreneurship training programmes, such as SPRINT and IGNITE, to develop entrepreneurial and innovation skills, knowledge, aptitudes and behaviours • Coordination of the Entrepreneur-In-Residence programme and mentor networks which provides practical one to one advice and guidance Develop and manage shared workspace and incubation facilities • Development of market research and analysis • Development and management of shared workspace and incubation facilities • Development and maintenance of metrics, reporting and administrative systems And other tasks as may be assigned from time to time. 2. Event Organization: Support the organisation of events, such as innovation and/or entrepreneurship Showcase and Awards, Investors Days, Commercial Champion Partnering events etc. 3. Communication, Education & Promotion: • Work with Communications Executive to develop relevant communications materials • Work with internal and external partners to attract, inspire and engage entrepreneurially minded students, staff and graduates to lead new ventures • To carry out this role you will need to be comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment and committed to supporting programmes through working with contributors both inside and outside the university. You will also need excellent organisational and communication skills. Health & Safety: In addition to the statutory safety duties of all employees (as prescribed in safety legislation and the relevant local safety statement) each staff member is responsible for: • Discharging any safety functions delegated to them by their Head of College \ School \ Department \ Centre \ Unit, in relation to the areas/ activities under their control • Co-operating and assisting the University and the Head of College \ School \ Department \ Centre \ Unit in the discharge of their statutory safety responsibilities • Ensuring that all work under their control, is undertaken safely and without risk to health and complies with the provision of all relevant statutory legislation

Note: As the university continues to expand and evolve, it is likely that flexibility in regard to the allocation of specific duties will be necessary. Accordingly, the list of duties specified above is not intended to be exclusive or restrictive; duties may be added or withdrawn but any such alteration will take place after consultation with the appointee. SELECTION CRITERIA The successful candidate will be expected to have: Essential Criteria 1. Third Level (Level 8) Honours degree or equivalent professional qualifications 2. Three years’ work experience in fast-paced environments working in or with start-up and early-stage companies 3. A proven capacity to work under own initiative, to deal with a variety of tasks and to prioritise as required to achieve objectives 4. Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal and relationship building skills 5. Competence with Microsoft Office products or equivalent 6. Team player with strong interpersonal skills. 7. Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects with excellent attention to detail. 8. Problem solving skills.

Desirable Criteria 1. General knowledge of business practices and entrepreneurship 2. Experience in running business training programmes 3. Office management and administrative experience Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment of these criteria against their own qualifications, skills and abilities to assess whether they should apply for the post

Please note: Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the criteria as detailed above will not be short listed. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. The University has determined a set of competencies which are a requirement for this post CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary: Appointment may be made on the Admin V (Grade 5) Salary Scale: €48,810- €59,877 (Scale B) / € 46,618- €56,992 (Scale A) Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. * As required by public pay policy for the higher education sector, new appointments to a direct entry recruitment grade will generally be at the minimum (1st point) of the relevant scale. For existing public servants, the restriction to the first point on scale may be varied where a person is appointed to the same or an analogous grade, role or position as their previous public service employment. The rate of remuneration for all appointments may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy The working hours for administrative staff are 35 hours per week with normal hours of duty from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch break. Annual Leave will be 27 days per annum. This leave is exclusive of public holidays and Good Friday. The leave year commences on 1 July annually and four days annual leave must be held for the Christmas closure period. Sick Leave: Sick leave will be granted in line with University policy in this regard which may change from time to time. You should familiarise yourself with the University Sick Leave Policy and University Sick Leave Management Policy.

The tenure of the post is fixed whole time, based on the following provisions: a. A probationary period of twelve months shall apply from commencement of employment in the post during which the contract of employment may be terminated by either party in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2001. b. Except in circumstances of gross misconduct justifying immediate dismissal, the appointee will receive one month's notice of termination of employment, or, if greater, such notice as is provided for in a minimum notice in terms of Employment Act, 1973. c. The appointee is required to give one month's notice of termination of employment. Pension: The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 established the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. In general, anyone taking up pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 is a member of the Single Scheme. The Act provides that most members of the Single Scheme have a minimum pension age consistent with the age of eligibility for the State Pension (Contributory) and a compulsory retirement age of 70. A member of this group is generally referred to as a “Single Scheme member”. However, applicants who have previously worked in a pensionable post (non -Single Scheme terms ) in the Irish Civil/Public service, may be offered membership of the UCC Pension scheme. The normal retirement date in this scheme is age 65. A compulsory retirement date of 70 may apply depending on date of first employment in the Irish Civil/Public service. The relevant pension scheme will be confirmed to the successful applicant on completion of the Pensions Declaration form prior to taking up employment.  Applicants that have previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme of Incentivised early retirement or enhanced redundancy payment should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such Schemes. Queries should be directed to an applicant’s former Civil/Public Service Employer in the first instance. Applicants who are in receipt of an ill-health pension from an Irish Civil/Public Service body are required to declare that they are in receipt of such a pension. 

Pension Abatement: If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s reemployment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where  relevant,  will  apply.  It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application or an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position Additional dependants’ benefits can be provided by membership of the Supplementary Life Assurance Scheme. You will be automatically included as a member of the scheme on commencement of your employment but you may elect to opt out of the scheme at any stage. The current membership rate is 0.26% of your salary.

Membership of the Group Personal Accident Scheme shall apply to all employees, subject to individual acceptance by the Insurance Company. The salary quoted is subject to a deduction from salary at the rate of .06%. The UCC Income Continuance Plan (ICP) provides a source of income in the event of long or short-term temporary disability. As part of your contract of employment you will be automatically included in the ICP with effect from the same date provided you have not previously opted out of the plan or you have been declined for cover under previous contracts of employment with UCC. The cost of membership of the plan will be deducted from your salary. The current membership rate is 1.05% of your salary.

The Pay Related Social Insurance Class A1 rate of Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) applies to the post. Health Insurance:  VHI /Laya Healthcare & Irish Life Healthcare offer group schemes. In order to avail of a discount, premiums must be paid via the UCC payroll.  The Laya Group No is 28498 and VHI Group No is 137. 

Additional benefits: We offer progressive employment and training policies including opportunities for further studies. Staff can avail of membership of a variety of clubs and societies and a wide range of facilities on campus, including a leisure centre. As an equal opportunities employer we offer a comprehensive suite of flexible working and family friendly initiatives. A list of such initiatives is available on our webpage. UCC welcomes applications from non-EEA citizens. However, regulations regarding employment permits are set by the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment and must be strictly adhered to. An offer of appointment to Non-EEA candidates is subject to the granting of a Work Permit by the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment. Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment against their own eligibility as to whether they should apply for this post. Certificates and Testimonials: These documents should not be sent with the application. Candidates who are selected for interview will be requested to submit the necessary documentation. References: Following completion of the interview process and the identification of the preferred candidate, any offer of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references.  For internal candidates, the Department of Human Resources will seek a reference from a candidate’s line manager once the preferred candidate has accepted a conditional offer of employment. Additional references may be sought on the request of the hiring manager.  Shortlisted candidates for posts shall be required to appear before a Board of Assessors. Shortlisted candidates for posts may be entitled to claim expenses incurred while travelling to, and staying in, Cork. In the event that candidates are entitled to make a claim for reimbursement this will be clearly indicated in the email invitation for interview along with the remit of that entitlement. A successful candidate will be required to submit a birth certificate, documentary evidence confirming academic qualifications, and to undergo a medical examination. Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance may also be required. Candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence to support any statements made by them on their application form or any supporting documentation. 

Note: Candidates should note that any inaccurate information will invalidate their application.