Technology Roadmap Manager in Cambridge

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time/Part time

Profile: Expert Professional

Salary: Min £55,455.54 - Max £87,143.84

Job Requisition: JR100780

Closing date: 25 February 2026

Security requirements: This role will require a BPSS check that we will conduct for the successful candidate.

TWI provides a global source of assurance to its Professional and Industrial members world-wide, who are engaged in managing the full life cycle of critical engineering systems. We help our Members and customers design, manufacture, operate, repair, life extend and decommission, some of the most complex, high-performing and safety critical equipment and assets in the world - including in the space, aerospace, nuclear, defence, and energy sectors, through world-leading innovation and problem solving.

We are embarking on a strategic refocus and to help us do this, we have produced a Technology Roadmap and associated processes to guide our research and ensure we develop the key technological capabilities that will lead to growing impact for our Members.

Description of role: This business-critical role brings clarity of direction to a programme of numerous R&D projects and investments via the coordination of input from TWI staff, TWI’s Key Accounts and TWI’s Research Board. The vehicle for this direction setting is TWI’s Technology Roadmap, and continual updating is required by testing it against Member need, to guide an accompanying, annually refreshed programme of research investments. This influencing role requires astute people and commercial skills and proven ability to use new technology to create industrial benefit.

This includes steering investments of Member funding through the Core Research Programme and public funded R&D grants, into a £multi-million annual programme, capable of generating consistent and demonstrable impact for Members and tangibly contributing to TWI’s future strategy.

The role will provide the skills and resource to:

• Provide direction by engaging key stakeholders with the Roadmap, via regular refreshes co-developed with staff, Key Account Members and TWI’s Research Board.
• Provide strategic steering to an integrated investment programme using Member funds, with public funding support and collaboration with suitable third parties.
• Provide oversight to delivery of the technical outputs and Member satisfaction, to time, cost and quality expectations, and drive continuous improvement of quality assurance processes.
• Produce an Annual Report on prior-year activities, technology impact and a forward forecast of benefit to Members, to support demonstrable technology transfer into industry.
• Coordinate a programme of roadmapping workshops with our key accounts, to seek out overlaps and opportunities to align Member investments with TWI’s.

Travel: This position may require regular travel across the UK and occasionally abroad.

Diversity statement: TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion: We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme: We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to Recruitment@TWI.co.uk

We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.

We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

Working hours: 36 hours per week (full time), 8.30am -16.30pm Monday to Thursday (finishing at 16.15pm on Friday). Part-time and hybrid working available in some roles.

Artificial Intelligence: At TWI, we want you to know that your application is in good hands. We do not use AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. Instead, every application is personally reviewed by the hiring manager. We believe in being open and transparent with our candidates, and we’re committed to giving your application the attention it deserves.

TWI Culture: As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges. We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI. The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.

TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.

TWI Values: Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.