Our Knowledge Transfer Partnership Opportunity

 
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A New Partnership Focused on Innovation and Growth

At Specialised Covers, we’ve always believed in evolving how we operate , from the products we create to the way we grow as a business.

We’re excited to announce a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership Opportunity (KTP) in collaboration with Innovate UK and Leeds Beckett University’s Business School, a 24-month project designed to drive strategic innovation, digital transformation and international growth.

The Project

Strategic and Digital Marketing Transformation

Our KTP will focus on strengthening our strategic position and accelerating growth across both UK and international markets. This includes:

  1. developing targeted internationalisation and diversification strategies
  2. identifying high-value opportunities using market intelligence
  3. expanding the business through strategic partnerships
  4. delivering data-led marketing and brand positioning
  5. embedding AI-enabled tools and digital workflows
  6. improving organisational efficiency and decision-making

This project represents a major step forward in how we approach growth, combining our heritage in manufacturing with modern, data-driven strategy.

The Role

Strategic and Digital Marketing Lead

We are now recruiting for a Strategic and Digital Marketing Lead (KTP Associate) to take ownership of this exciting project. This is a unique opportunity to:

  1. lead a high-impact, business-critical project
  2. work closely with senior stakeholders across the company
  3. collaborate with a multidisciplinary academic team
  4. gain experience at a strategic level within a growing UK manufacturer

The role is ideal for someone with a background in:

  1. strategic or digital marketing
  2. business management or related disciplines
  3. data, analytics and AI-driven marketing
  4. project management and change implementation
Benefits

Why a KTP Role?

KTP roles are widely recognised as a fast-track career opportunity, offering:

  1. hands-on experience leading a strategic project
  2. direct exposure to senior decision-making
  3. structured training and development
  4. a dedicated development budget
  5. the potential to undertake a fully funded higher degree (MRes or PhD)

It’s a rare opportunity to combine academic knowledge with real-world impact.

Key Dates

  1. Application deadline: Thursday 22 May 2026
  2. First interviews: Thursday 4 June 2026
  3. Final interviews: Friday 12 June 2026

Information Session

We will be hosting an online information session where you can learn more about the role, the project and the KTP programme.

Date: Monday 18 May 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00

This is a great opportunity to ask questions and gain further insight into the position.

Apply Now

This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Specialised Covers. If you’re looking to apply your skills in a real-world environment, drive meaningful change and be part of a forward-thinking manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications are now open for the Strategic and Digital Marketing Lead (KTP Associate) role. Take the next step in your career and be part of a project that will make a lasting impact.