Job Description Origen Carbon is building zero-emission lime, and using it as the foundation for large-scale carbon removal. Our oxy-fuel kiln technology has been proven at large-scale demonstration, achieving over 99% calcination extent and 97% uptime. We're well funded, backed by a $13m Series A led by Barclays Climate Ventures. Getting to our first commercial-scale lime plant means building a genuinely profitable lime business first, with carbon removals as the long-term platform built on top of it. We've retained ISL Talent to help us hire a key role of Research & Development Manager. Turn our technology direction into concrete workstreams, experiments and milestones Support CFD and virtual approaches to new product development at Origen Work with our commercial team to connect research priorities to what the business actually needs Build relationships with universities, research partners and grant funders This is a small group, and the job is making them work brilliantly together, not building an empire You've managed people directly, including people who might know more about the science than you do You've led applied R&D somewhere that things actually got built, tested or scaled, not just researched You're commercially minded and can connect day-to-day research to what the business needs Also useful: background in bulk materials, minerals, industrial decarbonisation or another technically complex, capital-intensive sector, and any experience with CFD or systems/unit operations modelling. Compensation and benefits £85,000-£95,000, depending on experience. ~ Unlimited annual leave (we guide around 35 days; 20 days paid sick leave after a 3-month probation, pro rata in year one ~ Enhanced parental leave: 12 weeks full pay maternity, 6 weeks full pay paternity/other parental leave ~£500 annual wellbeing bonus, paid every January ~ Pension via salary sacrifice ~ Employee Assistance Programme via Bupa ~ Salary sacrifice schemes: cycle to work, home and tech, electric car Primarily based in our Bristol office, in practice at least three days a week, with flexibility on hours. First conversation with our retained Talent Partner at ISL Talent Virtual call with our VP Technology and People & Talent Partner
Head of Research & Development Manager (R&D) in Bristol employer: ISL Talent
Origen Carbon is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for the Research and Development Manager to lead a small, dynamic team in pioneering zero-emission lime technology. With a strong focus on employee well-being, including unlimited annual leave and enhanced parental benefits, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and personal growth. Located in Bristol, employees benefit from a vibrant city atmosphere while contributing to impactful environmental solutions in a rapidly growing market.
