Circular Economy Specialist (KTP Associate)

An exciting opportunity has become available to work full time on a 28-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop, validate and operationalise a value-added model that will shift a linear ‘make-use-dispose’ approach to a circular one, extending the lifecycle of each rug Flair Rugs produces.

Qualifications we require:

Essential

• Honours degree in Business Administration / Textile Engineering with a focus on sustainability management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Masters or doctorate-level qualification in Business Administration / Textile Engineering with a focus on sustainability
• Certified qualification such as CSRM / ESG / Circular Economy Specialist

Application requirements:

Skills

• Applied knowledge of sustainability technologies / circular economy and operational models, including technical attributes and legal / commercial considerations
• Ability to develop enterprise-level circular economy solutions
• Knowledge of the textile industry and emerging markets is desirable
• Liaise and engage with stakeholders at all levels including the senior leadership

Attributes

• Independent and collaborative problem-solving skills
• Architecting practical solutions with commercial impact
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to facilitate training sessions

Experience

• Experience in producing written reports in a commercial and academic context
• Industry experience in supporting / leading sustainability or circular economic initiatives
• Formulating and implementing robust and well-informed circular economy business plans based on selected strategies

Benefits:

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
• opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost
• opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Moe Roohanifar m.roohanifar@mmu.ac.uk or Dr Tulin Dzhengiz T.Dzhengiz@mmu.ac.uk

Apply at https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs by submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Only applications with a covering letter will be considered.

Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.

Through this KTP, Flair Rugs aims to innovate by:

• Creating a pioneering circular operating model within the rug industry, including takeback/reverse logistics models, circular rug repair methodologies and rug recycling systems
• Co-developing strategies, nurturing ecosystems, and co-orchestrating circular textile networks
• Creating environmental and economic value through circular business models
• Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at Flair Rugs’ premises in Glossop, Derbyshire.