Head of Research & Innovation

Location United Kingdom
Contact name: Charlie Bastable

Contact email: charlie.bastable@zero-global.com
Job ref: 1022
Published: about 17 hours ago

Job Title – Head of Research & Innovation

Their Purpose – They're a world-leading battery technology developer, and have developed advanced materials enabling the next-generation superfast charging batteries.

Location &, flexibility – Cambridgeshire - hybrid - 4 times a week in office

Salary & Benefits – Up to £85k, private medical insurance, 27 days + BH, Enhanced pension + more

About the Job:

You will be responsible for their battery innovation, materials research & development, characterisation, and IP functions, while managing a small, high-performing team of researchers.

You will work closely with the CTO and peers to shape the research direction and technical vision for the business.

You will drive high-quality R&D on their battery technology, and lead patent development alongside our patent attorneys.

About you:

- 6+ years’ professional experience in R&D roles, ideally in the batteries, electrochemistry, or advanced materials sectors.
- 3+ years’ experience of managing small scientific teams
- Strong understanding of patenting, with experience in contributing and working with external patent attorneys to successful patent grant.
- Experience working in a start-up/scale-up business would be beneficial.

If this one isn't quite right for you, then please still get in touch to discuss any other vacancies we have across the team.