R&D Programme Co-ordinator

ROLE TITLE: R&D Programme Co-ordinator

REPORTING LINE: The R&D Programme Co-ordinator reports directly to the Government Programmes Lead.

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW:

The Government Programmes function is responsible for the leading and governance of Artemis Technologies range of government funded collaborative projects. Responsibilities range from creating grant funded applications, establishing consortia, leading on externally funded collaborative research and development projects, representing Artemis Technologies interests in discussion with relevant government departments and external stakeholders.

The Government Programmes function is responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of Artemis Technologies’ strategic goals through clear definition and breakdown of subsequent delivery projects within a strategic roadmap.

THE ROLE:

This is a busy and varied role for a responsible, reliable, highly organised, and capable Programme Co-ordinator. You will perform a variety of administrative activities in providing support to the Government Programmes Lead, enabling them to carry out their role effectively. The Co-ordinator will help coordinate & administer Artemis Technologies’ programmes and associated consortia including Belfast Maritime Consortium’s Strength in Places Programme and Electric Orkney’s ZEVI programme. The role also involves working closely with the office of the CEO to secure grant funding and support speaking engagements.

You will be joining a professional, friendly, highly skilled team working in a high-paced environment and so will need to be able to handle multiple tasks, manage your time well, interact professionally with all members of the team, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE AND SPECIALIST SKILLS:

• Working directly with the Government Programmes Lead to support all aspects of their daily work routine.
• Maintaining the Government Programmes Lead’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, engagements, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Keeping the Government Programmes Lead advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Generating or assisting in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, reports, and agenda material for Government Programmes Lead.
• Collating technical input from the engineering team into concise reports and presentations.
• Providing coordination, monitoring, and communication of projects and programs managed by the Government Programmes Team.
• Sorting and triaging mail; maintaining e-mail and other address directories.
• Scheduling departmental meetings; assisting in the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas and materials.
• Preparing, reconciling, and submitting expense reports.
• Maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
• Attending meetings and taking notes of discussions; preparing the initial draft of minutes and summaries.
• Attending team and 1-1 meetings and fulfilling reporting requirements as required by Artemis Technologies.
• Ensuring compliance with Artemis Technologies policies and procedures.
• Building good working relationships across Artemis Technologies.
• Contributing to shaping a culture that reflects Artemis Technologies Values and Guiding Principles and enables the company to achieve its goals.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Education/Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Excellent workload prioritisation and ability to multi-task whilst maintaining high levels of attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role essential.
• Graduate level education is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to interpret, organise and communicate technical information clearly.
• Ability to think strategically and to ascertain priorities. 

Key Skills Required:

Communication skills:  

• Demonstrable ability of capturing complex requirements.
• Good report writing skills: clear, concise, and well structured.
• Articulate written, visual, and verbal communicator with excellent copy accuracy and proofreading skills; fluency in English is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders.

Teamworking skills:  

• Ability to relate well to others, and build co-operative and collaborative working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in a dynamic working environment.

Organisation and Time Management skills:

• Ability to coordinate with other departments and external organisations (including local and national government).
• Flexibility to pivot direction quickly to meet deadlines whilst focusing on multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Dedication to completing tasks in high quality and timely manner.
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.

Life at Artemis Technologies

At Artemis Technologies, you will not just be starting a new job — you’re joining a passionate team. Everything we do is driven by our purpose and mission: to decarbonise high-speed maritime transport and lead the RACE towards a sustainable future. We CARE for our planet, and our people, who are helping us protect it — that includes you.

At the heart of our culture are four core values that connect us, shape the way we collaborate, and guide the meaningful impact we strive to make together:

We are Accountable: You’ll be trusted to take ownership, face challenges head-on, and contribute to meaningful solutions. We value people who are committed, prepared, and take pride in getting things done right.

We are Responsible: Integrity, honesty, and respect are at the core of how we work. You’ll be part of a team that supports each other, follows through, and always strives to do the right thing — for each other and for the planet.

We are Entrepreneurial: We think big, stay curious, and welcome new ideas. You’ll be encouraged to innovate, question the norm, and go the extra mile — because progress demands bold thinking and practical action.

We are Collaborative: You’re joining a high-energy, friendly team that believes in the power of working together. We build trust, lift each other up, and share success as one team.

Work is just one part of life here. We’re proud to foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—and have fun along the way. From team socials and wellness activities to events for you and your family, we make time to enjoy the journey, build real connections, and celebrate what matters most.

We’re proud of what we do — and even more proud of how we do it, together, building a more sustainable future, one wave at a time.

Remuneration:

Artemis Technologies Ltd offers a competitive salary commensurate to the successful candidate’s experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Health Cashback Plan.
• Group Income Protection
• Stakeholder Pension.
• Sponsored Translink annual travel card loan scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Vehicle scheme.
• Life Insurance (3 x salary)
• Employer Assistance Programme.
• 22 days holiday plus 13 public/bank/closure holidays (pro-rata).You will also accumulate up to 5 service – related holidays over your first five years of employment.
• Regular social events (staff and family).

Equal Opportunities

Artemis Technologies is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and does not discriminate, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief, community background or passport held. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships.  We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from a fully diverse range of candidates.

We monitor the community background and sex of our job applicants and employees in order to demonstrate our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity in employment and to comply with our duties under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998. If you do not answer the related application questions, we are encouraged to use the residuary method of making a determination, which means that we can make a determination as to your community background on the basis of the personal information supplied by you in your application form.

Note: If you provide these details you are obliged to do so truthfully as it is a criminal offence under the Fair Employment (Monitoring) Regulations (NI) 1999 to knowingly give false answers to these questions.

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