Research Consultant

3 weeks ago

Lancaster, United Kingdom Stopford Full time

About Stopford


We are a multi-disciplinary technology and engineering company who solve global sustainability problems. We work with clients and collaborators on everything from fuel switching to fertilisers, delivering tangible impact by tackling major environmental and social challenges. Our work ranges from cutting-edge in-house R&D to first-class professional services – spanning proof of concept to front-end engineering design to plant commissioning and compliance. We are a diverse group of engineers, technologists, and consultants, united by a shared desire to drive sustainability through innovation.


The Opportunity


To support delivery on circular economy projects and Stopford technologies (see our website), we are looking for an experienced Research Consultant to join our Technology and Innovation team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The appointee will lead, develop and deliver research and consultancy services across the low-carbon energy and circular economy sectors in line with the service group strategy.


Skills and Experience we are looking for in our Research Consultant:


  • Degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. Sciences, Environmental Technology, Environment & Business, Sustainability, Enterprise & Environment)
  • Experience working in a similar role
  • Eligible to live and work in the UK
  • Full UK/EEC driving licence
  • Working knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and Sharepoint with proficient use of Word and Excel


Key Responsibilities of the Research Consultant will include:


  • Deliver research, innovation and consulting projects across the low-carbon energy and circular economy sectors, through laboratory-based experimentation, chemicals analysis, data mining, data interpretation and reporting.
  • Support the technical and commercial development of Stopford’s IP portfolio, through data acquisition and interpretation, technology benchmarking and research into relevant policy/regulation in UK and overseas markets.
  • Support preparation of proposals for both grant funded and commercial projects.
  • Assist in the development of strategic relationships with partners, including academic institutions and public and private sector organisations, with a focus on low carbon energy and the circular economy.
  • Project management of research, innovation and consulting projects.
  • Line management of junior members for the Technology & Innovation team focusing on both their short-term development goals (essential knowledge and skills) and their longer-term future career development.
  • Assist other Stopford activities as appropriate and consistent with skills and experience.


Security Clearance


The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (SC clearance) for this role.


Benefits


  • Competitive salary
  • Profit related bonus payment (10%)
  • Pension (5% employer and 5% employee)
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
  • Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Reimbursement of professional membership fees
  • Long service awards


Please go to our website for a full job description to familiarise yourself with all of the responsibilities, skills and experience required before you apply.


Please note that we do not accept applications from agencies, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.


We look forward to receiving your CV for the post of Research Consultant.


Closing date: 12 January 2025


Stopford reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we would recommended that you apply as soon as possible.


Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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