44 Technical Research jobs in the United Kingdom
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Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager
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Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager (106639)
Base Location: UK Wide
The KPMG Tax and Legal is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London we do work those matters, serving the region with diligence and expertise.
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
We are a network of specialists with a proven track record in Tax and Legal who can offer a forward-thinking working environment with a supportive structure and management team. We collaborate with organisations of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of tax solutions.
Why Join KPMG as a Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager
Do you enjoy tax technical research and solving complex technical queries? We are looking for a talented individual at Manager level, from either a corporate or mixed tax background, to be part of our national Central Technical Team. The ideal candidate will have very strong technical skills, drive and curiosity.
The Central Technical team works together with teams across the tax practice to collect, create, curate and communicate technical insight for the benefit of our teams and clients. This involves both carrying out original research and analysing knowledge submissions to produce and maintain technical resources to support our teams in delivering work to clients, assisting with complex technical queries, producing tax technical newsletters and monitoring important tax technical developments arising as a result of case law or the annual Budget and Finance Bill process, working closely with the separate Tax Policy team as required.
We are currently growing the team to increase our breadth of technical expertise within the central team, accelerate the expansion of our collection of detailed technical guidance, and ensure that our reference materials are current, maintained, and complement developments in technology including new AI tools.
Team members are based all over the UK, so we are flexible on location and support hybrid and flexible working. While the role is not directly client-facing it is essential that the candidate has a keen appreciation of the issues facing clients.
What will you be doing?
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Producing technical reference and thought leadership materials on specified topics.
• Undertaking directed research to draft technical reference materials based on relevant legislation, case law and tax authority guidance, incorporating relevant additional insight from existing KPMG generated resources, subject matter experts and other appropriate sources.
• Assisting with ongoing maintenance of materials ensuring these are promptly updated for changes in law and practice.
• Supporting client service teams with complex technical queries on an ad hoc basis in areas of expertise.
• Supporting on engagement with HMRC and HMT in areas of expertise, for example responses to consultations.
• Supporting technology specialists with the development of new technology solutions to help with technical research including AI tools.
• Providing technical support to the learning team (which may potentially involve developing, reviewing and/or presenting technical training) on an ad hoc basis in areas of expertise.
What will you need to do it?
• Relevant legal or tax (CTA or equivalent) qualification.
• A broad familiarity with the UK tax system and the ability to quickly acquire a working knowledge of new regimes/topics.
• Confidence in reading and explaining the application of legislation and case law, and an ability to carry out basic legal research essential.
• Strong writing skills.
Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:
• A strong track record in delivering practical advice to clients is desirable but not essential.
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We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for are: Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager
• Aberdeen
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• Leeds
• Bristol
• Manchester
With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
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Technical Trainer (Data Analysis)
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DATA ANALYST TRAINER - (BOOTCAMPS&APPRENTICESHIPS) - £45,000 - FULLY REMOTE (MUST BE UK BASED)
SLS Recruitment are working with a leading IT & Digital Training provider and they have a new opportunity for a Data Analyst Trainer to work across their skills bootcamp and apprenticeship provision. This is a fully remote role and will offer a salary of up to £45,000. This opportunity would suit someone who has experience of delivering training in the technology below.
To be considered for this opportunity you will have the following:
- MUST HAVE DELIVERED TRAINING PREVIOUSLY
- MUST HAVE A TEACHING OR ASSESSING QUALIFICATION
- Knowledge of Excel, Access, R, SQL, Power BI and Azure fundamentals.
- Experience of delivering training in Data Analysis a minimum of 1 year.
- A relevant qualification in Data Analysis, ideally at degree level.
As a Data Analyst Trainer you will work with Curriculum, IQA and Service Delivery Teams. You will adapt different ways of working and be able to establish individual learning needs and introduce new ways of working.
For further information on this opportunity to work with a provider who continues to grow, please apply now.
Data Analysis Engineer - SOX Algorithm
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At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the worlds leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Data Analysis Engineer SOX Algorithm to be based at our customers site in Gaydon .
Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under th.
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Research & Technical Manager - Nottingham
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HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations.
FIS provides HMRC with an effective investigation arm to enforce the Department's compliance policies. This enables the Department to deliver against the strategic responsibilities across all the taxes and duties it administers. This includes complex offshore evasion, international smuggling of illicit excise goods, exports of controlled weapons and technology, labour market abuses, VAT and Self-Assessment repayment frauds and a host of other fraud attacks targeted at the tax system.
FIS is home to a wide range of people with a variety of skills and professional backgrounds - including accountants, cybercrime specialists, criminal justice professionals, tax professionals and operational delivery support teams to name but a few. We use a range of powers and approaches to protect funding for UK public services, investigating the most harmful tax cheats and ensuring nobody is beyond our reach.
Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within FIS. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime.
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Cybercrime & Forensic Services (C&FS) provides critical support to FIS investigations nationally through the provision of important forensic services. From supporting warrant executions to the preservation and analysis of digital evidence.
The Forensic Science Regulator ("FSR") has provided clear instruction that all forensic service providers within the criminal justice system will become compliant with the FSR Codes and Practice of Conduct ("FSR Codes") as well as relevant ISO standards for the conduct of digital forensics activities.
There are several areas across C&FS which needs to comply with the code. Working alongside practitioners as subject matter experts, the Research and Technical Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering documented technical procedures, maintaining quality checks and the competency framework and method validation, as well as ensuring maintenance of obtained UKAS accreditation to the required standard(s).
This is a unique opportunity to be responsible for critical elements of our services provided to HMRC's investigation teams. You will ensure that all aspects of digital forensics activity are carried out to the highest standard, adhering to forensic strategy and principles, and meeting Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
Research and Technical Managers will be dealing with a wide variety of digital evidence to provide research & development into new operationally driven capabilities, through experimentation of theories and testing of forensic tools.
Person specification
Reporting to the Senior Technical Managers, the responsibilities for the role are:
- The implementation & maintenance of documented technical procedures, establishing and maintaining validation of forensic methods and assessing and testing staff competency, as well as helping to identify any non-conformance with, or potential improvement of, policies and procedures towards maintaining quality standards.
- Conducting some aspects of operationally driven Research & Development (R&D), conducting research into new technology, conducting experiments, and documenting findings. On occasion, the opportunity to present the findings to wider government audiences.
- Positively endorse and nurture a culture that understands and embraces the requirement to work to the FSR code of practice, quality frameworks and remain committed to continuous improvement.
- Support the wider technical management team with the implementation and consistent application of all technical procedures across the Digital Forensics capability.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure compliance with FSR codes of practice and ISO standards.
- Represent HMRC and demonstrate compliance with the required standards during external assessments conducted by UKAS.
- To carry out any duties commensurate with the purpose of the post that may from time to time be determined by the senior leadership.
Essential Criteria
1. Demonstrable experience of maintaining team records, improving processes and the writing of Documented Technical Processes (DTPs, also commonly referred to as 'standard operating procedures SOPs'), ideally within an ISO17025 accredited environment, or an environment working towards such kinds of accreditation.
2. Demonstrable experience of assessing and testing staff competency, or helping to identify any nonconformance within working practises.
3. Demonstrable experience of conducting aspects of R&D in a digital environment or with digital devices, or in an academic setting.
Desirable Criteria
1. Experience of giving evidence in court
2. Previous experience working in a Law Enforcement environment / legal environment.
3. Experience of negotiating and influencing discussion, decisions and change with internal and/or external partners and agencies.
4. An understanding of operational search and seizure practice or involved with planning and considering searches.
Training
Depending on existing experience, you will be expected to undertake training, ranging from in-house training to external courses.
You will undergo a 6 month Training and Assessment Period (TAP).
Flexibility Payment
This post attracts a Level 1a Flexibility Payment (FP) that is paid monthly with salary. This FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs. Additionally, you will be expected to work longer hours from time to time, at weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays).
In applying for a position and accepting the FP you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements.
FP levels are reviewed annually - on a business need and personal basis - and may be subject to change.
If you currently receive the Flexibility Payment, which may include Transition Protection and/or a Maintained Pension Value, moving to a new role may affect your payments.
Details of the Flexibility Payment can be found in the attached document.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Assessment based on digital forensics and digital technology. Presentation details will be given to successful candidates prior to the interviews.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £36,320, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,521 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
- Family friendly policies.
- Personal support.
- Coaching and development.
To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
How to Apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:
- A name-blind CV including your job history, qualifications and previous experiences.
- A 1000-word personal statement. Your personal statement should show how you meet the person specification and essential criteria
Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at sift or interview.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Sift
At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.
We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.
Interview
During the panel interview, you will be assessed on an Experience based presentation , Behaviours and a Technical assessment based on digital forensics and digital technology. Presentation details will be given to successful candidates prior to the interviews.
Interviews will take place face to face at the candidates preferred location.
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Eligibility
Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days(Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date)'.
To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we'll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.
Criminal Record Check
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
Merit List
After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact the UBS Recruitment team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Additional Security Information
Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.
Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers:
Please note that this role is unsuitable for contractual homeworkers due to the nature and/or requirements of the role.
Terms and Conditions
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.
Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.
Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
DATA ENTRY AND ANALYSIS
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The Administrative Support Officer provides essential support to ensure efficient office operations and assists various departments by managing administrative tasks, coordinating communication, and maintaining organizational systems. This role is vital in fostering a productive and organized work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day office activities including scheduling, correspondence, and filing.
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and visitor inquiries professionally and promptly.
- Prepare and process documents, reports, and presentations as required.
- Maintain office supplies inventory and coordinate procurement when necessary.
- Assist in organizing meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
- Support HR and finance departments with data entry and record-keeping tasks.
- Ensure office equipment is functioning and arrange for repairs when needed.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records and databases.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications or diploma in office administration is an advantage.
- Proven experience in administrative or office support roles.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
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Technical Program Manager – AI Research Projects
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£71K | Inside IR35 | 3 days onsite London • Contract to Dec 2025 (strong chance of extension)
If you're a technically-minded PM who knows how to bring structure to chaos — and you’ve got experience in AI, ML or research-driven teams — this one's for you.
The must-haves:
- Strong technical background (ML, LLMs, data science or AI research)
- End-to-end programme/project delivery experience
- Confident communicator — you’ll be dealing with researchers, engineers, product, legal and more
The gig:
You’ll join a world-class AI research team working on next-gen ML agents and LLMs. Think experimental work at the intersection of science and engineering.
Your job?
- Own the project delivery lifecycle.
- Set structure. Create clarity. Unblock the team.
- You’ll plan, prioritise, coordinate and document — and be the operational glue that helps the research land.
Perks and logistics:
- Annual Salary up to £71,000 doe
- Contract until the end of the year 2025 + strong possibility of extension
- Inside IR35 via Principle HR (weekly payroll)
- Laptop, annual holiday, subsidised food onsite
- Based 3 days a week onsite in Central London - state of the art offices
Next Steps.
If you're up for making real impact on future-facing tech and know how to keep researchers focused and projects on track — let’s talk.
Drop me a message here or reach out via
Technical Program Manager – AI Research Projects
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£71K | Inside IR35 | 3 days onsite London • Contract to Dec 2025 (strong chance of extension)
If you're a technically-minded PM who knows how to bring structure to chaos — and you’ve got experience in AI, ML or research-driven teams — this one's for you.
The must-haves:
- Strong technical background (ML, LLMs, data science or AI research)
- End-to-end programme/project delivery experience
- Confident communicator — you’ll be dealing with researchers, engineers, product, legal and more
The gig:
You’ll join a world-class AI research team working on next-gen ML agents and LLMs. Think experimental work at the intersection of science and engineering.
Your job?
- Own the project delivery lifecycle.
- Set structure. Create clarity. Unblock the team.
- You’ll plan, prioritise, coordinate and document — and be the operational glue that helps the research land.
Perks and logistics:
- Annual Salary up to £71,000 doe
- Contract until the end of the year 2025 + strong possibility of extension
- Inside IR35 via Principle HR (weekly payroll)
- Laptop, annual holiday, subsidised food onsite
- Based 3 days a week onsite in Central London - state of the art offices
Next Steps.
If you're up for making real impact on future-facing tech and know how to keep researchers focused and projects on track — let’s talk.
Drop me a message here or reach out via
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Technical Sales Engineer (Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces)
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Technical Sales Engineer (Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces)
Market Harborough, with some regional travel
35,000-45,000 + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance + Commission + Flexible Working + Progression + Company Benefits
Are you a Technical Sales Engineer or similar from a Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces background looking for an autonomous, technical role selling specialist equipment within a dynamic, multi-national company who have ambitious goals of expansion providing the opportunity to continually progress to senior roles?
This well-established company provide a range of specialist industrial furnaces and associated equipment for a broad client base- primarily research companies and universities- but also selling to some manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies. They are looking to increase their turnover by 50% in the next 12 months and due to this expansion want to grow their technical sales team.
In this autonomous role you will be the go-to person for providing technical product and project support for a broad client base. You will work primarily remotely, with regular travel to meet customers as you carry out quotations, undertake some upselling and identifying new business opportunities.
This varied role would suit someone from a Technical Sales background within Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces looking for a dynamic role where you will be the go-to specialist on projects and can continually progress to senior roles.
The Role:
- Sell specialist products, bespoke industrial furnaces and ovens
- Provide support for clients and discuss technical issues
- Upsell existing products and identify new opportunities
- Travel to meet customers and carry out quotations
- Liaise with members of senior leadership team
The Person:
- Technical Sales Engineer or similar
- Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces background
- Looking for a remote role with regular travel
Reference number: BBBH20367
Technical, Sales, Engineer, Consultant, Business Development, Account Management, Manager, Lab, Research, Equipment, Furnaces, Ovens, Industrial, Manufacturing, Commercial, R&D, South, London, Rading, Bristol, Watford, Luton, Hertfordshire
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Technical Sales Engineer (Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces)
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Technical Sales Engineer (Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces)
Market Harborough, with some regional travel
35,000-45,000 + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance + Commission + Flexible Working + Progression + Company Benefits
Are you a Technical Sales Engineer or similar from a Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces background looking for an autonomous, technical role selling specialist equipment within a dynamic, multi-national company who have ambitious goals of expansion providing the opportunity to continually progress to senior roles?
This well-established company provide a range of specialist industrial furnaces and associated equipment for a broad client base- primarily research companies and universities- but also selling to some manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies. They are looking to increase their turnover by 50% in the next 12 months and due to this expansion want to grow their technical sales team.
In this autonomous role you will be the go-to person for providing technical product and project support for a broad client base. You will work primarily remotely, with regular travel to meet customers as you carry out quotations, undertake some upselling and identifying new business opportunities.
This varied role would suit someone from a Technical Sales background within Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces looking for a dynamic role where you will be the go-to specialist on projects and can continually progress to senior roles.
The Role:
- Sell specialist products, bespoke industrial furnaces and ovens
- Provide support for clients and discuss technical issues
- Upsell existing products and identify new opportunities
- Travel to meet customers and carry out quotations
- Liaise with members of senior leadership team
The Person:
- Technical Sales Engineer or similar
- Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces background
- Looking for a remote role with regular travel
Reference number: BBBH20367
Technical, Sales, Engineer, Consultant, Business Development, Account Management, Manager, Lab, Research, Equipment, Furnaces, Ovens, Industrial, Manufacturing, Commercial, R&D, South, London, Rading, Bristol, Watford, Luton, Hertfordshire
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Research & Development Manager - Consumer Technical Insights & Product Claims
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Location: Leeds, UK
BACKGROUND
The Deodorants category is a key part of the Unilever Personal Care Business Group. With a family of Power Brands - Rexona /Sure , Dove, Axe - which are critical growth drivers of the company. This role will be the key Consumer Technical Insights ( CTI ) & Claims partner of the R&D Head of Rexona Innovation & Antiperspirant Technology Platform benefit platform.
The role holder will be responsible for leading consumer research claims support for our Rexona /Sure Brand, maximising our technology through compelling claims, brought to life through outstanding activations ( e.g. , demos) - all with appropriate claims support, including executing technical, human panel, clinical or consumer testing. The role holder will also be responsible for bringing new insight to support Rexona innovatio n and future technology development .
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main responsibilities and accountabilities of the role are:
+ Deliver y of all consumer insight & testing needs for Rexona /Sure innovation projects - this may entail designing C onsumer Insight plans, validating consumer perceivable differences in new technologies & new research to unlock new insights on benefit/formats which may lead to new ideas , concepts or projects .
+ Leading the consumer testing programme for Rexona/Sure in key lead markets ensuring product performance is better than key competitors. Ensuring test design & data quality follows best practice outlined by CTI capability.
+ Lead the planning & execution of the technical claims programme for a portfolio of global Rexona /Sure projects using a range of tools to maximise the product story, in order to bring innovation to life for consumers, creating the maximum amount of news from our science and innovation. Through kitchen science demonstrations all the way through crafting animatic and mode of action videos to bring the science to life digitally .
+ Delivery of claims substantiation and defence strategies, delivering outstanding communications for our innovations that are robustly supported with technical and consumer evidence - with full alignment of critical business partners ( eg marketing, legal, regulatory).
+ S upport competitor challenge activities by provid ing guidance, leadership and R&D points of view on competitor claims challenges inbound and outbound.
+ Lead consumer insights to inform and underpin programme of work being led from Antiperspirant Technology Platform through to the brand. This may entail leading strategic initiatives, informing, developing & refining work on 'growth spaces' relevant to Rexona /Sure . Be resident expert on Sweat consumer insight to provide general support on unanswered consumer questions.
+ In partnership with CTI Capability & Clinicals team, ensure the appropriate protocols & methodologies are developed to validate a spectrum of antiperspirant technologies.
+ Be a key member of Claims & CTI C ommunity of Practice to drive consistency, best practice & sharing of learnings & know-how . Driving skills & talent development of your Claims & CTI Team.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
+ Prefer red experience in Beauty & Personal Care categories with knowledge of category & consumer fundamentals
+ Must have understanding of sensory/clinical/consumer research (quantitative & qualitative) , and an appreciation for the fundamental requirements for claims substantiation in FMCG
+ A consumer first mindset, a track record of bringing insight to the heart of brands & innovation s, to help teams craft compelling mixes
+ A creative thinker, with the ability to inspire ideas from insights and spot opportunities for superior claims to out perform our competition
+ A bility to form excellent partnerships with internal ( e.g., marketing, legal) & external partners ( e.g., agencies).
Job Category: Research & Development
Job Type: Full time
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