Head of Research & Development

Position
: Head of Research and Development, Research and Development Team Leader
Sector
: Renewable Energy, Sustainability
Location
: Cambridgeshire
Salary
: £80,000-£100,000 according to experience and ability
Hybrid
: No. This is an office / laboratory / factory based position
Visa
: You should already have the right to live and work in the UK without the need for sponsorship or visa support
The Organisation :
A privately owned, well backed organisation developing a cutting edge product for the renewable energy market.
The Role :
This is a career-track opportunity for a professional engineer who has the potential and the ambition to become a CTO in the energy technology sector.
You will take the lead for the research and development activity activity of the company. The R & D team consists of mostly postdoctoral research scientists and a development team of mostly engineers, supported by laboratory technicians (approximately 20 staff in total). Your remit will be to drive the technology development process including prototype development, demonstration of technology to internal and external stakeholders (partners, suppliers, customers, collaborators),...