Lizard Design
Project: Support the re-invention of the brand image of Lizard Design

Company: Lizard Design

Company Location: The MedBIC, Chelmsford

Website: www.lizard-design.com

Duration of the Proposed Placement: Semester Programme / Summer Programme

About Lizard Design: Lizard Design is a business occupant at The MedBIC, Anglia Ruskin University’s Business Innovation Centre on the Chelmsford campus.  They are highly regarded as a specialist in the development of online management systems, websites and applications and are able to offer an attractive range of services tailored to meet client’s specific requirements. With a small but highly skilled team of recognised web developers, designers and project leaders, they are dedicated to ensuring that all projects are completed to the highest standard, within budget and within the specified time scales. They are experts in tackling the major issues involved with online development such as project management, usability issues, cross browser compatibility, new technology implementation and marketing strategies.

Project Outline:

Having been established for over 18 years, Lizard Design is at a stage in their business growth when the company name and brand no longer relates to their main area of expertise around online systems development.  When they first were established web design was 90% of their business activity, however with new expertise and new clients it now only accounts for 10% of the activity.

The company needs a student to research rebranding options to ensure that their range of services are more clearly visible to companies looking for Online System Development or software development. Through the re-brand the company would also like to explore new marketing strategies to support the re-brand and potentially new business models that would help build profitability levels, eg: licensing options rather than one-off costs etc.

Tasks for the Research Intern:

The student will analyse the business activity and identify the keys areas lacking in the current brand identity and make recommendations to the business owners around possible changes and new key brand messages. They will help the business owners to explore the various research and to help them convey a new message by remodelling its identity, market position, company tone and so on.   By researching the current marketing strategies used and those used by competitors in the market they will make recommendations for changes in line with the proposed rebrand.

The Intern:

The successful candidate will have strong business and marketing education background with excellent research and written communication skills. They will be highly organised, with a passion for marketing and branding.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and relevant supporting information to info@medbic.com by 5pm Monday 23rd April 2018, outlining why you would be a good candidate for this internship and how you believe it would help you develop your career and support the learnings of your university degree.

The successful intern will be paid a HMRC bursary of £2,000 for the 250 hour placement. This research project will be based at the business premises and with the agreement of the student and business can run during either of the following dates:

• Semester Programme: part-time, from April to July 2018, 4 months with circa 2/3 days per week.
• Summer Programme: full-time, from June to July 2018, 2 months/8 weeks.

To be eligible for these the student must be a current full-time Level 5 student at Anglia Ruskin University who is a UK/EU National and not been awarded a bursary funded research position previously.

DigiTech Search
Project: Marketing and Brand definition and roadmap creation of DigiTech Search

Company: DigiTech Search

Company Location: The MedBIC, Chelmsford

Duration of the proposed placement: Semester Programme / Summer Programme

 Website: www.digitechsearch.com

About DigiTech Search:

DigiTech Search are a Start-up digital technology search business located at The MedBIC – Anglia Ruskin University’s Business Innovation Centre on the Chelmsford campus.

Digital technology has changed the world and everything around us dramatically over the last few decades and as a result, classical business models have taken a sharp turn. It will go on changing the way we work in the future in the 3 areas of automation, data and beyond reality. DigiTech Search were set up as a digital transformation recruitment business to support the demands of the ever-evolving technology markets which require adaptability and more than traditional recruitment methods provide.

Through our 20 years of experience in the European Tech Hubs we have been able to help companies to attract, retain and up-skill our customer’s teams, embedding ourselves within the tech community. We cultivate a passion for the technologies and markets we work with, meaning we truly have a finger on the pulse of the latest ideas and trends that our customers are demanding in the digital transformation era.

Project Outline:

DigiTech Search is about to enter its third year in the market and to date the focus has been building foundations and a platform for the business from an operational and customer sense.

DigiTech are at an exciting time of growth where we want to put an emphasis on developing a larger brand and social media presence now to highlight key differences, selling points and drive awareness of the business in the technology market.

There are already some legacy ideas but given the technology search market is often led by growth through marketing as opposed to headcount, there is a real need to create a detailed analysis of the market to determine where we currently sit, what can be done differently and then start to produce new fresh innovative ideas and content to help the business elevate its brand awareness.

Tasks for the Research Intern:

DigiTech Search offers an exciting opportunity for a student who is driven by researching, thinking outside the box and taking ownership for a challenging project to add real value into an ambitious start-up business.

The student will be given creative ownership for a marketing project which involves competitor and market analysis of approaches, techniques, content and platforms used to push forward the brand and our message in the market. They will work closely with owners of the business in collecting and presentation of data, market segmentation and help building a strategy, roadmap and library of content (e.g. infographics, business updates).

The Intern:

The successful candidate will have studied and shown an interest in all areas of business and marketing with excellent research and written communication skills. They should also be organised, able to think outside the box with an eye for detail and a passion for marketing and branding. A student from an IT or technical background with a flair and passion for marketing and branding will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and relevant supporting information to info@medbic.com by 5pm Monday  23rd April, outlining why you would be a good candidate for this internship and how you believe it would help you develop your career and support the learnings of your university degree.

The successful intern will be paid a HMRC bursary of £2,000 for the 250 hour placement. This research project will be based at the business premises and with the agreement of the student and business can run during either of the following dates:

• • Semester Programme: part-time, from April to July 2018, 4 months with circa 2/3 days per week.
  • Summer Programme: full-time, from June to July 2018, 2 months/8 weeks.

To be eligible for these the student must be a current full-time Level 5 student at Anglia Ruskin University who is a UK/EU National and not been awarded a bursary funded research position previously.

FutureNova
Project: Support a new International Sales and Marketing Campaign for FutureNova

Company Location: The MedBIC, Chelmsford

Duration of the proposed placement: Semester Programme / Summer Programme

Website: www.futurenova.com

About FutureNova:

FutureNova is a rapidly expanding design company that build medical grade accessories that work with the iPad and iPhone.  With clients across the world, the company’s key product is the FlipPad which is the only medical grade case for the iPad approved by Apple and which features on The Resident, a new FOX TV drama series.  The current intention is to build an iPhone 8 case and that would be working directly with Apple and key customers in the USA.

All FutureNova products are manufactured in Oldham, Manchester and are currently exported to 16 countries, with the largest export market being the USA.

Project Outline:

FutureNova are currently designing and building an FDA certified version of the FlipPad and conducting research on a new iPhone 8 case. Both projects will be led by a Product Designer.

There is also an opportunity to work in international sales and marketing, by collaborating with international digital marketing agencies to increase sales, primarily in the USA. It requires a full understanding of our sales model and the intern would be supporting a small team between digital marketing projects.

Tasks for the Research Intern:

FutureNova offers an exciting opportunity for a student who is passionate about sales and marketing, whilst having a keen interest in new product design and development. The main tasks will include:

• Profiling potential healthcare partners and supporting the implementation of a structured sales strategy for access to potential US Healthcare partners.
• Supporting the sales process to target clients.
• Networking and building relationships with off-site clients.
• Working with company’s founder and appointed agencies to develop marketing collateral and an associated marketing campaign to build brand and product awareness.
• Assisting in the design of a new Amazon Business to Business sales platform
• Supporting the development and co-ordination of a social media marketing strategy to cultivate and grow online relationships with key target audiences.

The Intern:

The successful candidate will have studied and shown an interest in all areas of business and marketing with excellent presentation, research and written communication skills. They should also be organised, able to think outside the box with an eye for detail and a passion for marketing and branding.  A student from a healthcare or creative design or product development background with a flair and passion for marketing and branding will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and relevant supporting information to info@medbic.com by 5pm Monday 23rd April , outlining why you would be a good candidate for this internship and how you believe it would help you develop your career and support the learnings of your university degree.

The successful intern will be paid a HMRC bursary of £2,000 for the 250 hour placement. This research project will be based at the business premises and with the agreement of the student and business can run during either of the following dates:

• Semester Programme: part-time, from April to July 2018, 4 months with circa 2/3 days per week.
• Summer Programme: full-time, from June to July 2018, 2 months/8 weeks.

To be eligible for these the student must be a current full-time Level 5 student at Anglia Ruskin University who is a UK/EU National and not been awarded a bursary funded research position previously.

LJR Engineering
Project: Research and Develop an Implementation Plan for an ISO 9001:9002 Accreditation for LJR Engineering Project Services Ltd

Company Location: The MedBIC, Chelmsford

Duration of the proposed placement: Semester Programme / Summer Programme

Website: www.ljrengineering.co.uk

About LJR Engineering Project Services:

LJR Engineering Projects Services Ltd is an Engineering Consultancy specialising in Project Management and Design in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument and Control Systems, Process Engineering and System Modelling. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, LJR are able to project manage solutions focussing on cost, programme, risk management and Health and Safety, with the leadership skills to provide standard and bespoke solutions to meet the client and end users’ needs and requirements. By optimising and reinforcing our capabilities through collaboration and innovation, clients are assured of a project managed solution from concept to completion.

Project Outline:

Having grown significantly in recent years LJR Engineering Projects Services are now at a stage where formal accreditation is required to gain new contracts and further develop their capabilities.  A number of future prospects and potential contracts require the company to be ISO 9001:9002 accredited and this is an area which the company has little experience in and therefore requires research into understanding: –

• What meeting the ISO standards mean for the company?
• What needs to be done to achieve these standards?
• How would this be achieved?
• What are the costs involved?
• Are there any other implications on current working practices from having these standards in place?

Once all of the above has been understood, the project will develop into supporting management to drive forward the process of achieving accreditation.

Tasks for the Research Intern:

By working alongside the Company’s Founder the intern will gain an understanding of the current business practices and why the accreditation is required.  The intern will need to: –

• Research the ISO accreditation system, and understand what it means and how it is accreditation is achieved.
• Work on gathering the correct information where available, and supporting management to identify where the company falls short on relevant information.
• Work closely with management to gather the relevant records and information required to achieve accreditation.
• Supporting the Company’s Founder in the audit process.

The Intern:

The successful candidate should have studied and shown an interest in the key areas of engineering with an understanding of the engineering consultancy world.  With excellent research and written communication skills, the Intern should be organised and able to work on their own initiative.  A student from a business studies background with an understanding of engineering consultancy and quality standards may be considered.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and relevant supporting information to info@medbic.com by 5pm Monday 23rd April, outlining why you would be a good candidate for this internship and how you believe it would help you develop your career and support the learnings of your university degree.

The successful intern will be paid a HMRC bursary of £2,000 for the 250 hour placement. This research project will be based at the business premises and with the agreement of the student and business can run during either of the following dates:

• Semester Programme: part-time, from April to July 2018, 4 months with circa 2/3 days per week.
• Summer Programme: full-time, from June to July 2018, 2 months/8 weeks.

To be eligible for these the student must be a current full-time Level 5 student at Anglia Ruskin University who is a UK/EU National and not been awarded a bursary funded research position previously.

Crowd Data System
Project: Support a New Market and Competitor Analysis Research Project for Crowd Data Systems

Company Location: The MedBIC, Chelmsford

Duration of the proposed placement: Summer Programme

Website: www.crowddatasystems.com

About Crowd Data Systems:

Crowd Data Systems is a new software company building a ‘next generation’ forecast and analysis tool to assist in performance measurement, demand optimisation, financial modelling, operational planning and risk management.

Our powerful graphical application will work seamlessly on desktop, laptop, smart phone, or tablet. All available securely 24/7 in The Cloud.

Our tools will enable self-organising teams within a single organisation, or across open interest groups, to share ideas and methodologies. Users are able to mix public and private data, and collaborate on open data sources.

Project Outline:

The flagship forecasting product for Crowd Data Systems is on schedule for commercial launch in late Summer 2018. Initially the system will include a small number of high quality forecast templates and analysis models for specific industry-related requirements.

The company currently has a project running to define forecast models, including analysis of target audience, market competition and the data analysis required in conjunction with the forecasting. This is a key part of the product development and will provide the Research Intern with an opportunity to be involved in taking developed software from final stage testing to product launch. A key element of this will be a detailed market analysis of competitive solutions currently available, market size and user profiles.

Tasks for the Research Intern:

The student involved in this project will work directly with the company executives to define a specific forecast model and analysis. This will involve the following tasks:

• Agree on a specific forecasting area of interest and potential audience.
• Conduct a detailed market analysis of competitive solutions currently available, market size and user profiles.
• Define a template to simplify users’ configuration requirements and provide a standardised template for that market.
• Develop business intelligence views to provide meaningful real-time results and performance tracking back to users, allowing them to improve their decision making based on their forecasted data.

The Intern:

The successful candidate will have an analytical numerate background and an interest in using software to simplify complex business decision making. They will require strong presentation, research and communication skills.

A student from an IT, software development or computer science background may be suitable for this role if they have a flair and passion for marketing and sales. Alternatively a student from a business-focussed course with strong and adaptable market analysis skills and understanding, may be an ideal fit.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and relevant supporting information to info@medbic.com by 5pm Monday 23rd April, outlining why you would be a good candidate for this internship and how you believe it would help you develop your career and support the learnings of your university degree.

The successful intern will be paid a HMRC bursary of £2,000 for the 250 hour placement. This research project will be based at the business premises and with the agreement of the student and business can run during either of the following dates:

• Semester Programme: part-time, from April to July 2018, 4 months with circa 2/3 days per week.
• Summer Programme: full-time, from June to July 2018, 2 months/8 weeks.

To be eligible for these the student must be a current full-time Level 5 student at Anglia Ruskin University who is a UK/EU National and not been awarded a bursary funded research position previously.

HedKayse
Project: Marketing and Branding Analysis Project for Hedkayse

Company Name: HedKayse
Company Location: The MedBIC, Chelmsford

Duration of the proposed placement: Summer Programme

Website: www.hedkayse.com

About Hedkayse:
As a business occupants within The MedBIC, Anglia Ruskin University’s Business Innovation Centre on the
Chelmsford campus, Hedkayse are a new company that is aiming to change the performance of personal
protection equipment.
They have created a new material, Enkayse TM that not only enables multi-impact protection, but is flexible
and is not designed to operate at only one impact velocity. This material has allowed them to create a
patented foldable cycle helmet that fits all sizes. As a small team of people they are heavily focused on
delivering these improvements to the industry and enhancing upon the steps they have made in this field.
Hedkayse have many more ideas to deliver!

Project Outline:
Hedkayse have branded and marketed the company and product with little external assistance and without
a very strong emphasis on the culture and ideals of the business. In their own words “We are Hedkayse and
we are irreverent, but we are driven to doing the right thing and inquisitive around new materials and
opportunities”.
As such they require an Intern to review the branding they currently have in place, offer alternatives if
necessary, and create new marketing strategies in social media advertising, website penetration and
appropriate publications for editorial and advertising.

Tasks for the Research Intern:
The Intern will support company management to provide direction to the company for suitable marketing
strategies, by reviewing competitors in the market and understanding the Hedkayse brand and DNA and
creating a complementary strategy. The initial focus is the commuter cycling market, urban cyclist, bike hire
scheme user and gaining a reputation and penetration within that class of cyclist for an innovative and
useful product.

The Intern:
The successful candidate should a strong business and marketing educational background. They will be
highly organised, with a passion for the project and for cycling and be a great communicator both orally
and written.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and relevant supporting information to
info@medbic.com by 5pm Monday 23rd April, outlining why you would be a good candidate for this internship
and how you believe it would help you develop your career and support the learnings of your university
degree.

The successful intern will be paid a HMRC bursary of £2,000 for the 250 hour placement. This research
project will be based at the business premises and with the agreement of the student and business can run
during either of the following dates:

• Semester Programme: part-time, from April to July 2018, 4 months with circa 2/3 days per week.
• Summer Programme: full-time, from June to July 2018, 2 months/8 weeks.

To be eligible for these the student must be a current full-time Level 5 student at Anglia Ruskin University
who is a UK/EU National and not been awarded a bursary funded research position previously.

HedKayse
Project: Materials Testing and Research Analysis Project for Hedkayse

Company Name: HedKayse
Company Location: The MedBIC, Chelmsford

Duration of the proposed placement: Summer Programme

Website: www.hedkayse.com

About Hedkayse:
As a business occupants within The MedBIC, Anglia Ruskin University’s Business Innovation Centre on the
Chelmsford campus, Hedkayse are a new company that is aiming to change the performance of personal
protection equipment.
They have created a new material, Enkayse TM that not only enables multi-impact protection, but is flexible
and is not designed to operate at only one impact velocity. This material has allowed them to create a
patented foldable cycle helmet that fits all sizes. As a small team of people they are heavily focused on
delivering these improvements to the industry and enhancing upon the steps they have made in this field.
Hedkayse have many more ideas to deliver!

Project Outline:
Hedkayse have branded and marketed the company and product with little external assistance and without
a very strong emphasis on the culture and ideals of the business. In their own words “We are Hedkayse and
we are irreverent, but we are driven to doing the right thing and inquisitive around new materials and
opportunities”.
As such they require an Intern to review the current range of materials which they have utilised in certain
parts of the product design and offer alternatives. The main task will be working with the product head and
researching, accessing and trialling new materials with criteria of weight, costs, and suitability for the task.
Collating samples, specifications and test results to present suitable alternatives.

Tasks for the Research Intern:
The Intern will be expected to logically create a sample database of materials with defined criteria, these
materials will need to be assessed and tested for suitability, the overall intention would be to define a next
generation of materials to utilise based upon criteria such as – reduced weight, increased tensile strength,
ability to decorate (paint, sublimate, adhesive etc), costs and ultimately bonding with other materials.

The Intern:
The successful candidate should have an engineering, materials or product development educational
background. They will need to be highly self-motivated and organised, with a passion for the project and
for cycling and be a great communicator both in oral and written form.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and relevant supporting information to
info@medbic.com by 5pm Monday 23rd April, outlining why you would be a good candidate for this internship
and how you believe it would help you develop your career and support the learnings of your university
degree.

The successful intern will be paid a HMRC bursary of £2,000 for the 250 hour placement. This research
project will be based at the business premises and with the agreement of the student and business can run
during either of the following dates:

• Semester Programme: part-time, from April to July 2018, 4 months with circa 2/3 days per week.
• Summer Programme: full-time, from June to July 2018, 2 months/8 weeks.

To be eligible for these the student must be a current full-time Level 5 student at Anglia Ruskin University
who is a UK/EU National and not been awarded a bursary funded research position previously.

Enovate
Project: Research Smart Cities and the Internet of Things with Enovate: How technology and data can allow us to prepare for the future

Company Name: Enovate
Company Location: The MedBIC, Chelmsford
Duration of the proposed placement: Summer Programme
Website: www.enovate.co.uk

About Enovate:
Enovate are a highly skilled and experienced team driven by a real passion for digital and emerging
technologies. They have been designing, developing, maintaining and hosting websites and business-
critical web applications since 2000.

Project Outline:
A Research Intern is required for this exciting project to work in partnership with internal and
external stakeholders to research and identify opportunities presented by the use of web apps, the
Internet of things (IoT) and cloud solutions to enable our cities to be smarter and better connected.
The aim of the project is to research and produce a written report outlining how web apps, the
Internet of things (IoT) and cloud solutions can be used by businesses and local authorities to enable
our cities to be smarter and better connected – Focusing on an area such as community safety,
environmental monitoring, mobility, parking management, independent living, health and well-being
or energy.

Tasks for the Research Intern:
The student involved in this project will work directly with the company and external stakeholders to
accomplish the following tasks:

• Identify an area of focus such as community safety, environmental monitoring, mobility,
  parking management, independent living, health and well-being or energy.
• Conduct a detailed market analysis of competitive solutions currently available, conduct
  market research to establish areas of greatest need and what solutions the market
  demands.
• Investigate potential solutions leveraging web app expertise, IoT, cloud IoT solutions and
  hardware.

The student will learn to use a prototyping tool such as InVision, Zeppelin or Figma to allow them to
create simple prototypes and working examples to present to stakeholders. At the end of the
process the student will deliver a report outlining their research, findings and recommendations.

The Intern:
The student will ideally be from the Computing and Digital Technology educational background, but
students from Electronic Engineering may also be considered for the role. They will have a keen
interest in new and emerging web technologies, excellent attention to detail, first-class research and
communication skills (both written and verbal) and the determination to succeed.
The Student should have an interest in the Internet of Things (IoT), web technologies, information
and communication technologies (ICT), smart devices, and also be interested in learning about how
technology and data can be used to make positive changes to people's lives, communities and the
environment in which we live. They should have good skills using Google Docs and Google Sheets to
record and present their findings. They should approach the task with a clear methodology and be
organised in their work.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and relevant supporting information
to info@medbic.com by 5pm Monday 23rd April, outlining why you would be a good candidate for this
internship and how you believe it would help you develop your career and support the learnings
of your university degree.
The successful intern will be paid a HMRC bursary of £2,000 for the 250 hour placement. This
research project will be based at the business premises and with the agreement of the student and
business can run during either of the following dates:

• Semester Programme: part-time, from April to July 2018, 4 months with circa 2/3 days per
  week.
• Summer Programme: full-time, from June to July 2018, 2 months/8 weeks.
  To be eligible for these the student must be a current full-time Level 5 student at Anglia Ruskin

University who is a UK/EU National and not been awarded a bursary funded research position
previously.

Advanced 3D Laser Solutions
Project: Support a New Product Market Analysis Research Project for Advanced 3D Laser Solutions

Company Name: Advanced 3D Laser Solutions
Company Location: The MedBIC, Chelmsford

Duration of the proposed placement: Summer Programme

Website: www.lasersurveying.com

About Advanced 3D Laser Solutions:
With a background in providing clients with engineering, design, draughting and surveying services across a
whole spectrum of process, manufacturing and building industries, the client base of Advanced 3D Laser
Solutions has now grown to include all major oil refining / distribution companies, gas, pharmaceutical,
detergents.

Now in their fourth year of trading, they are recognised as the market leader using laser technology in this
field. Their range of 3D enrichments, combined with an extensive background in traditional storage
terminal engineering systems is proving invaluable to their current clients and they acknowledge how other
Petrochemical and Process Manufacturing sectors would benefit from their laser technology and software.
Current success has been achieved by listening to client’s individual needs and committing to improve
software enrichments, and as a result Advanced 3D Laser Solutions offer cost effective solutions which
enhance their clients’ businesses. Their vision is too continually invest in their people, and innovation is key
to their growth and the solutions they offer to clients.

Project Outline:
The Research Intern will work with the Commercial, Operations and Technical Directors to investigate more
widely the market for a proposed piece of new software they wish to develop. The proposed new software
will enable their 3D process models and process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to link with client’s
terminal operating software, providing a visual interface from which the operating client can monitor their
terminal operations. As yet they have only limited ideas after consultation with two existing clients, as to
the required functionality of this software ‘patch’. However they see the potential for this software once
they can establish a range of client requirements.

Tasks for the Research Intern:
The student involved in this project will work directly with company directors to define a specific forecast
model and analysis. This will involve the following tasks:

• Develop a market research proposal to present to the Directors seeking to identify clients’
  operational needs.
• Attend client meetings with Directors with the aim of identifying how the intended software may
  improve the operating efficiency of the bulk storage terminal.
• Compile a report for the Directors of recommended features and benefits which should to be
  included in the development.

The Intern:
The successful candidate will have an analytical numerate background and an interest in using software to
simplify complex business decision making. They will require strong presentation, research and
communication skills.

A student from an IT, software development or computer science background may be suitable for this role
if they have a flair and passion for marketing and sales. Alternatively a student from a business-focussed
course with strong and adaptable market analysis skills and understanding, may be an ideal fit.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and relevant supporting information to
info@medbic.com by 5pm Monday 23rd April, outlining why you would be a good candidate for this internship
and how you believe it would help you develop your career and support the learnings of your university
degree.

The successful intern will be paid a HMRC bursary of £2,000 for the 250 hour placement. This research
project will be based at the business premises and with the agreement of the student and business can run
during either of the following dates:

• Semester Programme: part-time, from April to July 2018, 4 months with circa 2/3 days per week.
• Summer Programme: full-time, from June to July 2018, 2 months/8 weeks.

To be eligible for these the student must be a current full-time Level 5 student at Anglia Ruskin University
who is a UK/EU National and not been awarded a bursary funded research position previously.

Afede Wellness
Project: Support a New Market and Competitor Analysis Research Project for Afede Wellness

Company Name: Afede Wellness

Company Location: The MedBIC, Chelmsford

Duration of the proposed placement: Summer Programme

Website: www.afedewellness.co.uk

About Afede Wellness:

Afede Health Beauty and Wellness Ltd is a leading UK based supplier of both ingredients and finished products into the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector. This encompasses the following categories: Food, Nutrition, Cosmetics & Healthcare. We are a discreet, flexible, professional, innovative partner for brand owners with over 20 years’ experience within consumer goods.

Afede Wellness always ensure they look to the latest in science and technology to bring brand owners proven on trend ingredients and delivery solutions, so customers can maximise both their brand value and revenue streams.

Project Outline:

Afede Wellness has number of new products scheduled for launch into the Beauty, Food & Nutrition sectors later in 2018.  The company currently requires in-depth market and competitor research to further define these opportunities. A key element of this will be a detailed market analysis of competitive products currently available and how these compare with their current products.

Tasks for the Research Intern:

The Research Intern will work directly with the Managing Director to define these opportunities. This will involve the following tasks:

• Gaining a basic understanding of the products from both a commercial and to a lesser extent technical perspective.
• Competitor analysis of the European market with special focus on the UK & Irish markets.
• Researching potential customers and speaking with them to understand their requirements.
• Supporting the sales team to convert these opportunities.

The Intern:

The successful candidate will have an analytical, technical and commercial background with an interest in consumer goods. They will require strong research and communication skills.

A student from a Nutrition or Pharmaceutical background may be suitable for this role if they have a flair and passion for sales and marketing. Alternatively, a student from a business-focused course with strong and adaptable market analysis skills and understanding, may be an ideal fit, especially if they possess a keen interest in a career within FMCG.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and relevant supporting information to info@medbic.com by 5pm 23rd April 2018, outlining why you would be a good candidate for this internship and how you believe it would help you develop your career and support the learnings of your university degree.

The successful intern will be paid a HMRC bursary of £2,000 for the 250 hour placement. This research project will be based at the business premises and with the agreement of the student and business can run during either of the following dates:

• Summer Programme: full-time, from June to July 2018, 2 months/8 weeks.

To be eligible for these the student must be a current full-time Level 5 student at Anglia Ruskin University who is a UK/EU National and not been awarded a bursary funded research position previously.