At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team of chemists while driving business growth and innovation.
- Company: Join a leading technical testing and consultancy organisation with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: 12-month fixed-term contract with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior leadership role within a thriving department.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in chemistry and a commercial mindset.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
A leading technical testing and consultancy organisation is looking for an experienced Head of Chemistry to join its team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a senior leadership role overseeing a well-established Chemistry department of around 20 technical and laboratory-based staff. The successful candidate will combine strong people leadership with a commercial mindset, helping to develop the department, improve its structure and processes, and identify opportunities for business growth.
The Role
As Head of Chemistry, you will take overall responsibility for the Chemistry department, providing leadership across laboratory management, technical operations and business development. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, motivating and developing a team of approximately 20 technical and laboratory staff
- Reviewing and developing the departmental structure to support future growth
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities to maintain and increase market share
- Contributing to sales, marketing and business development strategies
- Building and maintaining strong relationships
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