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We are an early-stage company developing functional nutrition products for women’s health, focused on improving nutrient bioavailability and unlocking the potential of seaweed (marine algae) and plant-based ingredients. We are now building our first in-house R&D capability and looking for someone to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to early pilot scale, working closely with external partners, analytical labs, and technical experts. Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire (Rothamsted Research) Type: Full-time (Initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to extend) Salary: £45,000–£50,000 FTE, pro rata for contract period Our work combines: · Fermentation · Functional nutrition · Food and beverage product development The Role We are looking for a Product Developer (Fermentation & Functional Ingredients) to take ownership of day-to-day R&D and product development activities. This is a practical, self-directed role in a small team. You will design and run experiments, develop product concepts, and help translate scientific work into commercially viable food and beverage products across a range of formats and applications. This role involves hands-on food product development and formulation, from early experimentation through to practical product applications. You will be the primary technical lead in the lab, working closely with the founder and external collaborators. You will also play a key role in shaping how products and processes are developed as the company grows. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in an early-stage environment and taking ownership from the outset. The initial focus of the role will be on early-stage experimentation and development, with some involvement in small-scale pilot trials. Key Responsibilities · Design and run bench-scale experiments to support product and process development · Work with plant-based materials and fermentation systems · Explore how different approaches influence: • Nutritional characteristics, • Functional performance · Consider end-use performance and consumer outcomes when designing and evaluating experiments · Coordinate external analytical testing and interpret results · Collaborate with external partners, advisors, and facilities · Maintain clear experimental records and support safe lab operations · Support early-stage translation of lab work into small-scale pilot trials, working with external partners where appropriate · Engage with external partners, suppliers, and facilities as development progresses Required Experience · Background in Food Science, Fermentation Science, or a related field · Relevant experience in industry or applied R&D (typically 3–5 years), with hands-on involvement in food or beverage product development, ideally including experience supporting products through pilot or launch stages · Able to design and run experiments independently, including planning, execution, and interpretation Skills and Approach · Hands-on experience with fermentation or related processes · Able to connect process decisions to product outcomes · Practical and adaptable, comfortable working in an early-stage, hands-on environment · Curious, proactive, and able to take ownership · Collaborative, with experience working with external partners or cross-functional teams · Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple experiments and workstreams What This Role Offers · High level of ownership and autonomy in R&D · Opportunity to develop novel functional products for women’s health · Exposure to a wide range of processes and applications · Collaborative environment within a leading research setting at Rothamsted Research · Clear pathway to a permanent role for the right candidate Additional Information Based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire (good access to London and Cambridge) On-site role, with some flexibility depending on work requirements Initial focus will be on early-stage development, with scope to expand into pilot and scale-up activities as the company grows How to Apply APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA LINKEDIN EASY APPLY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To apply, please complete the application form, and upload a CV and cover letter using the following link: In your cover note, please briefly explain how your experience relates to this role, and include a brief example of a product, process, or experiment you have worked on, including your specific role and what you learned (no confidential or proprietary details required). Application deadline: 11am, 25th May 2026.

Senior Student Systems (SITS) Analyst Developer Fixed Term Contract vacancy in a University based in Bedfordshire Salary £48,760 - £58,664, 36 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible hybrid working policy, generous 14.5% employer pension contribution and other generous benefits Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. The Opportunity: Hays Technology is working in partnership with a well-established xrnqpay higher education organisation to Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Accounts Payable Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effective payment process, providing accounts payable support to the whole of Luton Council. To ensure the timely and accurate processing of all invoices, interfaces, manual payments, memo's and credit notes generated throughout the Authority. Support the Creditors financial system with the responsibility for documenting procedures, testing enhancements, updates and new releases, supporting devolved users with guidance and training on the accounts payable system and processes. Advising and supporting and service managers and cost centre managers on accounts payable procedures and legislation compliance. You will be responsible to: ·Assess and determine the suitability of invoices/petty cash and claims in relation to financial regulations. ·Identifying payment priority to ensure creditors payment terms are met as defined in the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, including checking of VAT when required. ·Identifying invoices that sit under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), ensuring that all suppliers that fall within the scheme, are verified and are processed in accordance within the business tax regulations as prescribed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) regulations. ·Ensure timely and accurate replies to written and telephone enquiries from companies and individuals relating to invoices and outstanding payments. ·Ensuring that all invoices, credit notes and Memos are processed via intelligent scanning. ·Understand and apply the appropriate controls, to minimise risk and loss to the council by challenging service managers and cost centre managers in order to avoid duplicate payments. ·Responsible for monitoring payments interfaced into the creditors system from other service area's bespoke finance systems, checking, correcting where necessary and authorising the payments appropriately. ·Testing and identifying areas suitable to be developed into interfaces. Working with the accounts payable team leader, the service area to develop the interface specification, then working in conjunction with accountancy system developer to implement the new interface. ·Responsible for the processing, handling and reconciliation of the Authorities Petty Cash scheme. Ensure council policy is adhered to and all relevant processes have been completed. ·Extracting data and maintaining reports to reconcile monthly and annual figures require by Inland Revenue Legislation. Completing the statutory CIS return to HMRC in accordance with the HMRC guidelines and timetables. Liaising with the VAT accountant to ensure timely payment to HMRC of tax due. Skills and Experience: Ability to run reports, extract, interpret and analyse data to resolve complex queries Able to use IT databases such as Financial or equivalent software Highly numerate, a sound understanding of mathematical processes Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of companies, individuals and internal colleagues at all levels providing effective advice or help. Ensuring advice is in line with financial regulations and council policy Able to plan and organise own workload adhering to immovable deadlines, working in a detailed and systematic manner Ability to work in a flexible manner to recognise and react actively to assist other team members to meet team deadlines and objectives Strong background in Accounts Payable, Payment Processing, GRN Purchase Order Matching as well as general accounts payable knowledge About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates