Chief Scientific Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified/experienced Chemist to join as a core member of the team at Concrete4Change.

———–Please Note: We are happy to provide sponsorship for a visa for this position.——-

Job Title: Chief Scientific Officer (Job title is flexible)

Location: Nottingham

Remuneration: Above market salary including:

• Basic Salary
• Share options
• bonus upon achieving KPIs
• Private Healthcare
• Free food & coffee at the office
• Regular social outings

Start date and end date (approx): This is a permanent position and is available for immediate start. (Flexible on start date based on notice period). Please note we do not compromise on the quality of the candidate and the position will not be closed until the right candidate is found.

About us:

Concrete4Change (C4C) is a R&D company that is developing a ground-breaking technology to utilise and permanently mineralise CO2 in concrete.

C4C technology won a wide range of awards including the United Nations (UN) most innovative Net-Zero technology Climate Challenge Cup at COP26 in Glasgow, Royal Academy of Engineering and UN SDG. C4C is partly owned by two of the largest concrete manufacturers in the World (Siam Cement Group and Goldbeck GmBH). C4C is running several projects with contracts with the University of Nottingham, Leeds, Sheffield & Warwick. We work with majority of Europe’s leading concrete manufacturers such as Marshal, Holcim, CRH, Ibstock…etc .

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Founder's story:

Job

C4C is an R&D driven company and will always be highly R&D driven. We have now developed two products that are being pushed forward for scale-up. Our R&D project portfolio has expanded significantly and require a highly experienced scientist to help continue this expansion. You will be reporting directly to the CEO. If you want to learn, develop an immense amount of skills and work in a fast pace environment, this is the place for you.

Please see the person's specifications and roles & responsibilities below:

Essential:

• PhD in Chemistry.
• Post Doc prior to entering industry. Must have conducted and later led large research teams.
• Significant line management experience (you will be asked specific questions in the interview).
• Ideally similar role in a chemical R&D company.
• Large portion of your team must have held PhDs and conducted ground breaking research.
• Experience working with CO2 capture, recycling, reduction technologies/systems.
• Experience in the synthesis and modification and full characterisation of functional materials.
• Proven experience in managing and leading multidisciplinary R&D teams, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering R&D projects on time and within budget.
• Significant experience problem-solving and troubleshooting. Be able to identify issues, propose innovative solutions, and adapt experimental protocols to overcome challenges.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of funding mechanisms, grant applications, and collaboration opportunities within the R&D sector.
• PI or co-PI on academic research projects or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience in carbon capture utilisation and storage
• Experience in patent writing and grant proposal development
• Experience in the mineralisation of CO2 for various applications.
• Understanding concrete and cement chemistry

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Help with the management of the R&D project, peer review project proposals, review reports and make significant contributions to the C4C R&D.
• Contribute to the funded grant project proposals – e.g. Innovate UK, European Innovation Council, UKRI, Horizon Europe.
• Research and Development: Lead the research and development activities, including designing experiments, help design laboratory-scale studies, and evaluating the performance of different materials and systems.
• Build and manage a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers working on the CO2 mineralisation in concrete. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure project objectives are met.
• Develop project plans, set milestones, and manage resources effectively to deliver projects within scope, budget, and timeline. Monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and manage the R&D budget. Provide input on resource requirements, cost estimates, and financial projections. Monitor and control project expenses to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying potential funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and collaborating with external stakeholders for partnerships, collaborations, and funding support.
• Compliance and Legal Policies: Stay updated with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to financial management, including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting. Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, scientific publications, and presentations to disseminate research findings internally and externally. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of experimental data, methodologies, and results.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, investors, and regulatory bodies, to provide updates on R&D progress,

Benefits:

C4C is seeking people who want to do applied science, with an entrepreneurial spirit and use their skills to build a sustainable world. We offer typical employee benefits plus a share of what we will build together.

• A unique opportunity to work with top universities in the UK
• An exciting opportunity to work with Multibillion Concrete Companies
• A competitive annual holiday entitlement.
• A pension scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Free food and coffee in the office.
• A competitive bonus upon achieving milestones

Unrivalled career progression pathway.

Next Steps:

To apply please send a copy of your CV and cover letter to