Digital Innovation Consultant

Job Title: Digital Innovation Consultant

🏢 Department: Technology Team
📍 Location: Hessle, East Yorkshire
⏰ Hours: 40 hours per week
👤 Reporting to: Chief Technology Officer

🌟 Role Overview

Are you passionate about cutting-edge tech and eager to shape the future of smart systems? Join our dynamic Technology Team as a Digital Innovation Consultant, where you'll work across a diverse range of disciplines including:

🎧 AV
💻 IT
📡 Satellite & Communications
🏠 Home Automation
🔐 Security
💡 LightingThis is a hands-on, research-driven role ideal for someone with a curious mind, a self-starter attitude, and a hunger to learn. You'll help design and specify integrated technology solutions, support project leads, and continuously grow your expertise across multiple tech domains.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

🔍 Technology Research & Evaluation
Explore emerging technologies through desktop research, supplier demos, trade shows, and technical documentation. Engage with manufacturers to understand product capabilities and integration potential.

🛠️ System Design Support
Assist in developing system designs that meet client needs across the full range of technology offerings. Contribute to technical specifications and ensure solutions align with client ambitions and budgets.

🏗️ Site Inspections & Reporting
Participate in on-site inspections and produce detailed reports with findings and recommendations. Solo site visits may be required.

📋 Project Documentation & Coordination
Support project teams with task tracking, report writing, and meeting minutes. Help ensure smooth project execution and communication.

📐 Technical Drawing & Documentation
Interpret and comment on technical drawings. Ability to amend drawings is a plus. Contribute to internal and client-facing technical reports.

📚 Professional Development
Commit to continuous learning and development to progress toward becoming a fully qualified Digital Innovation Consultant.

🎯 What We're Looking For

✅ Essential Skills & Experience

Experience in a technology or engineering role (design, installation, or support).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to research and design multi-component technology systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail and task management skills.

🌱 Desirable Skills

Experience in a tech project environment (6+ months).
IT helpdesk or network management experience.
Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software.
Ability to read schematics and fault-find.
Familiarity with:
🌐 IT network infrastructure
📺 Display technologies
🔊 Audio systems
🕹️ Control and automation systems

🎓 Qualifications

A-levels or Level 4-5 apprenticeship.
Further/higher education in Computing, IT, Cybersecurity, Electronics, Electrical Systems, or Engineering is desirable.

🧳 Working Arrangements

Office-based in Hessle, East Yorkshire.
Travel within the UK and Europe required for projects and supplier meetings.
Occasional extended hours or weekend work to meet client deadlines.
Must hold a valid passport and clean UK/EU driving licence.
Must have the right to work in the UK.

💼 Our Values

We are committed to:

🌍 Equal Opportunities, Diversity & Inclusion
🛡️ Health & Safety
💡 Professional integrity and continuous improvementAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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