Head of Research
3 weeks ago
This Cambridgeshire based company are doing something incredible. We were recently invited onto their site, treated to lunch and a tour of their unique and charming facilities.
Their target is to build a clean, sustainable global 21st Century Energy System based on a new generation of high energy density Supercapacitors. Since 2013, they have been operating 'under the radar', but are now pressing the 'go' button and have huge plansfor the future and funding to support this.
**What are Supercapacitors?**
High energy density, low cost, low environmental impact electrical energy storage devices which will create a clean and sustainable global energy and transportation system. They deliver energy quickly, unlike conventional batteries which are slower and whendisposed of, are harmful to the environment. These new supercapacitors are safe, fast and have the added benefit of reducing pollution and waste.
Based in the South Cambridgeshire biotech cluster, the team (of 21) work within this delightful setting of stunning parkland surroundings and their neighbours are similar start-ups They have a fab set of benefits available and offer extensive career opportunitiesas the company grows. Their offices are like no other I have seen before and their labs are spacious and well equipped. What's also lovely about this company, is that they really want to retain their employees and are taking steps to ensure this is somewhereyou want to stay.
**About You**:
- Demonstrable success in leading R&D teams within the energy storage, supercapacitor or battery sectors in industry
- Proven industrial experience at Principal Scientist / Head of Research / Senior Chemist level developing technical products to tight deadlines
- Presentation / client facing skills
- Leadership skills
- Experience identifying and implementing industry quality standards, eg ISO 9001
- Full right to live and work in the UK
**What else would give you the edge?**
- Experience of patent processes
- Experience of developing partnerships within similar industries
**The Rewards**:
- Salary of £60-100k, in line with your experience
- Perkbox
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Share options
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance policy - 4 x salary
- Specsavers eye care vouchers
- Sports and social events
- On-site gym (indoor and outdoor facilities), award winning restaurant and a café bar
- On-site golf course
- Beautiful, spacious, parkland setting
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