At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate high-impact R&D programmes and connect teams, partners, and customers.
- Company: Cutting-edge deeptech company focused on advanced unmanned aerial systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and the chance to influence innovative projects.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of R&D and make a real impact during growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in coordinating complex projects and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Join a cutting-edge deeptech company building advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for environmental monitoring. You’ll coordinate high-impact R&D programmes (including ARIA-funded work) and sit at the centre of delivery—connecting technical teams, partners, customers, and leadership.
This is a structured programme role with a commercial edge: you’ll help manage external relationships, keep stakeholders aligned, and spot opportunities to build on existing work. In the first few months, you’ll also support the leadership team through a period of growth and facilities transition bringing organisation, adaptability, and structure during a busy phase.
What you’ll be doing:
- Coordinate multiple R&D programmes (funded + customer-led)
- Manage milestones, reporting, documentation, and RAID logs
- Keep projects organised, visible, and on track
- Work across internal teams and external partners
Customer & Partner Coordination
- Maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and primes
- Track follow-ups and ensure stakeholders feel well managed
- Spot opportunities for follow-on work
Early-stage Operational Support
- Support team growth and facilities transition (first 3–6 months)
- Help introduce structure and improve ways of working
- Adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment
What experience you’ll need:
- Experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong organisation, tracking, and documentation skills
- Confidence working with customers/partners
- Commercial awareness (without being sales-focused)
- Proactive, adaptable, and detail-driven mindset
- Comfortable working with technical teams
- Funded R&D exposure (ARIA, UKRI, Innovate UK)
- Deep-tech, engineering, or aerospace environment experience.
What you’ll get:
Join a company working on high-impact, cutting-edge projects in a role that will make a real influence during a growth phase. Leeds + competitive salary.
What’s next?
Apply now if you enjoy bringing structure to complex innovation and want to work at the forefront of R&D. Alternatively, reach out to Jazz Jones if you have any questions.
Research & Innovation Programme Specialist in Bradford employer: ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp™
Join a pioneering deeptech company in Leeds, where innovation meets environmental stewardship. As a Research & Innovation Programme Specialist, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and adaptability, offering you the chance to make a significant impact during a period of growth. With competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to contribute to meaningful projects while advancing their careers in a supportive environment.
Contact Details:
ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp™ Recruitment Team
