Head of Chemistry (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months) Salary - dependent on experience
Head of Chemistry required to oversee the Chemical Testing team including the Laboratory Manager, Team Leader, Technologists and Technicians.
The department consists of around 20 multiskilled technicians, technologists, and other support staff.
The chemical laboratory houses a range of analytical equipment including GC-MS, HPLC and LC-MS. Testing for restricted substances and assessing the chemical properties of a range of consumer products against international and European standards is carried out to show due diligence or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out the following:
- Business generation for the department to maintain/increase market share
- Lead and inspire the chemistry team
- Contribute to, maintain and execute coordinated sales, marketing and business development plans including working with external marketing agency
- Ensure the chemistry team continues to offer current information, support and guidance to members
- Develop and maintain a lean culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure effective personal development plans are in place for the team to develop to their full potential
- Represent the company to external contacts, including members, non-members, governmental and NGO
- On time completion of Spotlight/Bulletin articles
- Support and contribute to the company annual webinar schedule
- Maintain an appropriate UKAS scope and extend where necessary
- Be aware of serious implications of deficiencies in this area and ensure team observes the same
- Departmental Quality Management systems and documentation to be up to date and in order
- Ensure health & safety compliance
Essential experience:
- Demonstrable experience of leading and inspiring/motivating a team Demonstrable success in business development and experience of working to budgetary requirements Comprehensive understanding and empathy with industries we serve Able to liaise, network and interact culturally and technically with senior industry figures internationally
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with team members at all levels
- Inspirational, approachable, compassionate and diplomatic
- Able to effectively delegate
- Very well organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail
- Technical background with ability to comprehend complex technical testing standards
- Able to strategically plan for department development
- Able and willing to travel
- Degree in Chemistry and Leadership qualification desirable
- Experience of travelling
Please note: the salary is dependent on experience. Please provide expectations on application.
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
Experience:
- leadership / business management: 3 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
