OUR PLACEMENTS

Placement summary

Kyria is a small but growing software development company, based on the outskirts of Glasgow (Strathclyde Business Park, Bellshill). We have general capability in software development and integration, and have recently embarked on product development. As a result, we are looking for a talented graduate to work within the company to assist with the commercialisation of two products.

This is an excellent graduate level opportunity for the right candidate and the prospect of a permanent role at the end of the placement is a realistic possibility.

Job description

Project Description

The majority of Kyria's focus to date has been on the technical development of the two products (below) and this placement will bring a focus on the marketing and product material that is needed for the successful promotion and ultimately commercial success of the products.

• SIMPLE -  is a warehouse management product that is currently installed at three distribution sites of a global company. We are looking to extend to further sites internationally in the near future
• STARS -  is a training and appraisal management product that is targeted at the same set of customers as SIMPLE

Placement Objectives

The objective of this 12 month project is to develop a full set of marketing / technical documents to establish both SIMPLE and STARS as credible products in the marketplace.

Role Description

Working with both the directors and developers, you will play a vital role in planning and then delivering content for the following areas:

• Business Benefit / Value Proposition
• Product Technical Documentation
• How-to / Training Content

It is envisaged that the content will include both written and video formats, and be delivered via the company’s website. Part of this role will also be to identify the part that social media should play in the strategy.

Qualifications

This placement would suit candidates with a degree in one of the following disciplines:-

• Business and Management (with focus on Marketing)
• Digital Media and Information Studies
• Engineering

Candidates with a different degree, but with the required skills are also invited to apply.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• Ability to convey complex ideas with clarity and simplicity
• Excellent written communication skills (spelling, grammar AND style)
• Good eye for visual design
• Strong marketing and commercial perspective
• High level of personal motivation
• High attention to detail
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable Skills

• Social media skills
• Some experience of WordPress and video manipulation would be an advantage
• Confidence and creativity in suggesting new ideas

Benefits

Company benefits

You will be joining a team of highly competent and motivated graduates with a wealth of experience. Through this placement you will have:-

• The opportunity to put your knowledge, skills and creativity into practice
• The experience of accountability and taking ownership for a real-world project
• The satisfaction of helping an ambitious software company achieve its growth aspirations

Placement benefits

As part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the successful candidate will be allocated a space on a 3-day business and employability skills residential course, and also benefit from ongoing support from the ScotGrad team throughout the duration of the placement.

Additional information

Location: Strathclyde Business Park, Bellshill

Planned interview date: TBC

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

Preferred start date: 5th January 2016

Company information

Kyria is an ambitious company, founded in 2003 and driven by our core values of Integrity, Commitment and Quality. We are passionate about technology and are constantly seeking ways to harness it to provide business benefit for our customers, with whom we develop deep and long term relationships.

Kyria has the consultancy skills to analyse problems and the technical capability to deliver solutions, with specific expertise in the Logistics and Energy sectors. 

Company sector: Enabling Technology ICT

Company website: www.kyria.co.uk