Seeking business facing experts in technology research development and
commercialization, marketing and management
Lancaster University is embarking on a new initiative to leverage its global reach for
increasing the level of international collaboration between UK and Chinese companies, via
collaborative research, development and commercialisation. Guangdong Provincial
Department of Science & Technology (GPOST) and Lancaster University (LU) will work
together and with other UK and Chinese partners as appropriate, to develop a series of
specific business-to-business partnerships between UK Chinese technological companies.
This project will involve, in the next 4-5 years, a bilateral collaborative industrial R&D
programme and joint activities in training, promoting and developing international
partnerships. These partnerships will increase UK and Chinese company collaboration in the
development of new technology-based products, processes and services for selling on global
market.
This has been made possible by the award of over £4m in funding from the Higher
Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and Lancashire County Council.
We are seeking to build an international team, with hubs in both the UK and China and are
now seeing to recruit 3 individuals to undertake primarily China-based roles.
The post-holders will be core in the development and delivery of the overall project which
will provide high growth, technology-based SMEs with access to long-term support and
resources to enable them to develop their leadership, innovation and collaborative capacity
and undertake substantive, long-term programmes of collaborative R&D to underpin new
product development with UK and Chinese academic and business partners.
We are looking for team players who, together, will have strengths in working with
businesses, an understanding of knowledge transfer and the ability to devise new ways to
help companies innovate, strong technology skills and an empathy with technology-inspired
innovation and growth. All the three posts will be based in China but will involve travel in
the UK and China.
The China Catalyst Project
This £5.1 million initiative includes a broad range of areas across Lancaster University
including; science and technology, design, management and the Confucius Institute, with
key partners in Guangdong Province, China. Over a period of four years, the project will
engage with several hundred technology- focused small and medium sized enterprises
(SMEs) in the UK and facilitate 80 of these to develop collaborative research and
development for new product development through robust partnerships with businesses
located in the Guangdong Province. The UK companies will develop specific collaborative
project with one or more Chinese academic and/or business partners. These projects will be
focusing on the development of new products for international markets, including
China. This will be enabled by the resourcing of graduate-caliber teams with science,
technology, management and design expertise, to work with UK and Chinese partners on
specific collaborative projects in both the UK and China.
The project is funded by HEFCE, participant business contributions, Lancashire County
Council and the Guangdong Provincial Office for Science & Technology. Key partners will
include the Chinese Academy of Sciences, UK Trade & Investment, China-Britain Business
Council and the Technology Strategy Board. Priority technology areas have been identified
which match key UK growth sectors to the key industrial sectors of Guangdong Province:
energy, environmental protection, new vehicle technology, materials, photonics, ICT,
biotechnology and advanced manufacturing.
The UK China Catalyst Team
This is a very challenging, exciting and high-profile new initiative. Collectively the team we
employ will have a broad experience, ranging from marketing and technology transfer and
commercialisation to collaborative research with industry and research organisations in
China. In addition, excellent client and project management skills are required. We have
described the tasks we expect the team to be capable of in each job descriptions these are
grouped into two manager roles and a project administrator. One of the mangers will focus
on marketing and technology commercialisation and business engagement, another will be
mainly responsible for facilitate technology R&D but we expect and hope for a great deal of
overlap between these roles from the individuals we employ. This China team, reporting to
a Project Director based in UK, will work closely with academics, knowledge exchange
professionals and students within Lancaster University, Guangdong Provincial Department
of Science and Technology (GPOST), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), other partners in
China, and with LCCP staff recruited in the UK.
JOB 1
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Annual salary：
Project Manager (Technology and innovation)
200-250K RMB
Organisation : Lancaster China Catalyst Programme (LCCP) Office in Guangzhou Institute of
Geochemistry (GIG), Chinese Academy of Sciences
Directly responsible to: LCCP Programme Director (To be confirmed)
Supervisory responsibility for: One of the two Project Managers will be appointed to
manage the China office.
Other Contacts:
Internally: LCCP Director, Project Managers (UK and China), Administrator, Project Board;
Project Management Team (including direct reports and departmentally based on business
partnerships staff); GIG International office, the Directors of the GIG, members of UK and
Chinese project steering groups
Externally: Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology (GPOST) and
Science and Technology Department in cities of Guangdong Province, other provincial
departments, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS)-Guangzhou Branch, Guangzhou Institute of
Geochemistry (GIG) and other institute, Chinese travel agencies, UK and Chinese small and
medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the project, other partners appropriate for LCCP,
British Consulate General in Guangzhou, UKTI, CBBC, and TSB China offices
This new role will lead the Lancaster China Catalyst Project (LCCP) Office In China and the
technology innovation engagement in China, which aims to increase the level of
international collaboration between UK and Chinese companies, via collaborative research,
development and commercialisation. This project will involve, in the next 4-5 years, a
bilateral collaborative industrial R&D programme and joint activities in training, promoting
and developing international partnerships. Guangdong Provincial Department of Science &
Technology (GPOST) and Lancaster University (LU) will work together and with other UK and
Chinese partners as appropriate, to develop a series of specific business-to-business
partnerships between UK Chinese technological companies. These partnerships will increase
UK and Chinese company collaboration in the development of new technology-based
products, processes and services for selling on global market.
The role will take a lead to deliver LCCP in China. The potholder will closely contact with Chinese
research and educational organizations to develop multi stakeholders partnerships involving
British companies, Lancaster University research and supervision team, Chinese Academy of
Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Sciences and other research institutions.
Related work will involve the facilitation of international R&D and innovation project,
funding application, and the organization of up to 200 British companies and 100 researcher
and staff team in 2014-2017 for developing new products and services in China.
Principle responsibilities of the post will include:

Identification of technology market in China and recruitment of China-based
technology-based businesses into UK-China business partnerships

Development of collaborative research and development projects, product design
and commercialisation with UK and Chinese businesses. The facilitation of the joint
innovative project, apply project funding in China, deliver the project on time and on
budget

Partnership support with the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science &
Technology, the Science and Innovation Network of the FCO, UKTI, CBBC, other UK
and Chinese research organisations and universities

Harnessing support of a wider team of business staff in Guangdong to support the
office delivery

Promotion of the LCCP in China to key stakeholders

Work effectively with the Project Director and governance structures by providing
regular progress reports on all China-based business and graduate aspects of the
Programme

Support as necessary the sustainability/exit strategy for the centre following an
initial period of grant funding by HEFCE

Any other duties as deemed appropriate to the grade of the post and assigned by the
Programme Director
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Programme Manager (technology and innovation), Lancaster China Catalyst
Programme
Criteria
Background in research and development with
relevant degree level of qualification
Proven ability to successfully deliver research and
development projects in China, preferably in
international R&D and innovation projects
Evidenced project management skills, preferably on
multi stakeholders including businesses, R&D
organisation, and government agencies
Excellent project management skills, including the
ability to respond to a changing environment
Proven successfully awarded research project,
preferably applied research project and experiences
working with industries
A clear empathy with the opportunities and
challenges faced by the academic community and
postgraduate research students
Highly developed collaboration and team working skills
for a high pressured and complex environment
Excellent Chinese language skills with awareness of
European cultures and willingness spend significant
periods of time travelling nationally in China and
internationally
Developed good written and spoken English language
skills
Higher degree of PhD in relevant discipline
Independent R&D working experiences in industry
Excellent presentation and group work facilitation skills
Excellent networking skills with a range of
stakeholders, preferably working experiences in
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Desirable
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JOB 2
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Annual salary：
Project Manager (Business/Marketing)
200-250K RMB
Organisation : Lancaster China Catalyst Programme (LCCP) Office in Guangzhou Institute of
Geochemistry (GIG), Chinese Academy of Sciences
Directly responsible to: LCCP Programme Director (To be confirmed)
Supervisory responsibility for: One of the two China project managers will be appointed to
manage the China office.
Other Contacts:
Internally: LCCP Director, Project Managers (UK and China), Administrator, Project Board;
Project Management Team (including direct reports and departmentally based on business
partnerships staff); GIG International office, the Directors of the GIG, members of UK and
Chinese project steering groups
Externally: Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology (GPOST) and
Science and Technology Department in cities of Guangdong Province, other provincial
departments, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS)-Guangzhou Branch, Guangzhou Institute of
Geochemistry (GIG) and other institute, Chinese travel agencies, UK and Chinese small and
medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the project, other partners appropriate for LCCP,
British Consulate General in Guangzhou, UKTI, CBBC, and TSB China offices
This new role will lead the Lancaster China Catalyst Programme (LCCP) Office In China and
the business and marketing engagement in China, which aims to increase the level of
international collaboration between UK and Chinese companies, via collaborative research,
development and commercialisation. Guangdong Provincial Department of Science &
Technology (GPOST) and Lancaster University (LU) will work together and with other UK and
Chinese partners as appropriate, to develop a series of specific business-to-business
partnerships between UK Chinese technological companies. This project will involve, in the
next 4-5 years, a bilateral collaborative industrial R&D programme and joint activities in
training, promoting and developing international partnerships. These partnerships will
increase UK and Chinese company collaboration in the development of new technologybased products, processes and services for selling on global market.
The role will take a lead to deliver LCCP in China. The potholder will closely contact with
Chinese enterprises and select Chinese companies to develop multi stakeholders
partnerships involving British companies, Lancaster University research and supervision
team, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Sciences and other
research institutions. Related work will involve project marketing, technology transfer and
commercialization, the organization of up to 200 British companies and 100 researcher and
staff team in 2014-2017 for developing new products and services in China.
Principle responsibilities of the post will include:

Recruitment of China-based technology-based businesses into UK-China business
partnerships

Development of programmes of collaborative research and development, product
design and commercialisation with UK and Chinese businesses. The establishment of
innovative project, and deliver the project on time and on budget

Partnership support with the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science &
Technology, the Science and Innovation Network of the FCO, UKTI, CBBC, other UK
and Chinese research organisations and universities

Harnessing support of a wider team of business staff in Guangdong to support the
office delivery

Marketing and promotion of the LCCP in China to key stakeholders

Work effectively with the Project Director and governance structures by providing
regular progress reports on all China-based business and graduate aspects of the
Programme

Support as necessary the sustainability/exit strategy for the Programme
following an initial period of grant funding by HEFCE

Any other duties as deemed appropriate to the grade of the post and assigned by the
Programme director
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Programme Manager (businesses and market), Lancaster China Catalyst Programme
Criteria
Background in business development or management
with relevant degree level qualification
Proven ability to successfully deliver and manage
international projects in China, preferably international
R&D and innovation
Evidenced event management skills, preferably on
multi stakeholders including businesses, R&D
organisation, and government agencies
Excellent project management skills, including the
ability to respond to a changing environment
Proven marketing skills in China, including Joint
venture arrangement, copywriting and communicating
for a range of audiences
Evidenced experience of working at the interface
between business and technology and technology
commercialization
Highly developed collaboration and team working skills
for a high pressured and complex environment
Excellent Chinese language skills with awareness of
European culture and willingness spend significant
periods of time travelling nationally in China and
internationally
Essential/
Desirable
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/interview*
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Developed written and spoken English language skills
Essential
Higher degree in relevant discipline
Presentation and group work facilitation skills
Excellent networking skills with a range of
stakeholders, preferably working experiences with key
partners in China
Desirable
Desirable
Supporting
statements/interview
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Desirable
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*
o Application – Applicants are invited to submit a CV with a covering letter stating why
they want the job and how they meet the criteria.
o Interview – Competency based panel interview, and presentation etc.
JOB 3
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title:
Annual Salary :
Project Administrator
100-150K RMB
Organisation: Lancaster China Catalyst Project (LCCP) Office in Guangzhou Institute of
Geochemistry (GIG), Chinese Academy of Sciences
Directly Responsible to : One of the Project Managers (either Marketing or Technology) in
the China team
Other Contacts:
Internally: Project managers in China, Project supporting team in the UK, project
management teams in the UK, relevant sections in Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry
(GIG), Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Externally: Guangdong Provincial Department of Sciences and Technology (GPOST) and
Science and Technology Department in cities of Guangdong Province, other provincial
departments, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS)-Guangzhou Branch, Key Institutes of CAS:
Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG) and other institute, UKTI, CBBC, TSB, UK and
Chinese travel agencies, UK and Chinese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in
the project, other partners appropriate for LCCP.
This new role will provide administrative support for the delivery of the Lancaster China
Catalyst Project (LCCP) to increase the level of international collaboration between UK and
Chinese companies, via collaborative research, development and commercialisation. This
project will involve, in the next 4-5 years, a bilateral collaborative industrial R&D project
and joint activities in training, promoting and developing international partnerships.
Guangdong Provincial Department of Science & Technology (GPOST) and Lancaster
University (LU) will work together and with other UK and Chinese partners as appropriate,
to develop a series of specific business-to-business partnerships between UK Chinese
technological companies. These partnerships will increase UK and Chinese company
collaboration in the development of new technology-based products, processes and services
for selling on global market.
Take day-to-day responsibility for all the administrations associated with the LCCP China
Office. Principal responsibilities include:

Provide high quality admin support to the Project Managers and Director, including
liaising and communicating between project partners in China and the UK

Manage and process of the project finance in China

Act as the main point of liaison and coordinate relations between project staff,
academic staff, company staff and students including site visits.
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Support for project staff and students with international logistics, including planning
and supporting travel arrangements, such as visa applications, flight and
accommodation bookings, planning international workshops in China and UK, and
maintaining project website
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Support for the Project Management Board
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Work effectively with across GIG and wider contacts for activities of the project

Provide full administrative support for the Project Managers (China) and any other
duties consistent with the nature and grade of the role
PERSON SPECIFICATION
UK-China Administrator to the Lancaster China Catalyst Project (LCCP)
Criteria
Degree qualification
Excellent Chinese (Pu Tong Hua) and English language skills
in speaking, writing , and lessening
Well developed skills in MS Office applications (Excel,
Word, PowerPoint Word Processing);
Excellent communication skills communication skills and
across language boundaries communication (written,
phone, email and video calls)
Attention to details in planning workshops, booking travel,
record keeping, preparation of invitations, and supporting
visa application
Previous experience in a similar role relating to
international project support involving multiple
stakeholders
Some knowledge and interest in business, Science and
technology
A clear empathy with the motivations and challenges faced
by the academic community and postgraduate research
students
Working experience in private business
Previous experience working in academic and higher
educational organizations
Postgraduate qualification
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o Application – Applicants are invited to submit a CV with a covering letter stating why
they want the job and how they meet the criteria.
o Interview –Competency based panel interview, and presentation etc.