Head of Research & Development (Optoelectronics)

Starting Salary: £90,000 per annum, with a potential rise within 3 years to Director level
Location: Woking, Surrey (with occasional international travel and remote working)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (with flexibility around company core hours)
Benefits:

• Additional production bonus (variable but approx. 4% of basic salary payable)
• Aviva private pension scheme
• BUPA private medical insurance
• Life insurance (Death in Service scheme)
• 24 days holiday per annum (plus additional Bank Holidays)
• Sickness absence pay
• Excellent staff facilities including free on-site parking, transport to and from the local station, free gym membership, and weekly yoga and boxercise sessions
• Relocation package available for the successful candidate

About the Role: Are you a highly innovative individual with a passion for driving technological advancements? We are seeking a Head of Research & Development to join a tight, dynamic team. Based at our clients manufacturing base near Woking, this role involves leading research initiatives, exploring new technologies, and collaborating with external research organizations and academics.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the Concept Development Team to drive research programs and generate innovative new technologies, especially around Optoelectronics
• Collaborating with external research organizations and academics
• Overseeing the development of proof of concept models
• Providing technical support to manufacturing

Requirements:

• BSc or BEng in a Physical Science, Engineering, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Electronic Engineering, or Mechatronics
• Experience of Optoelectronics within a R&D Environment
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in relevant R&D environments
• Strong technical creativity and hands-on problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

How to Apply: If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the future of technological innovation, please submit your application through our website or via email

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