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Solution Architect • Annual Salary: Competitive, • Location: Oxford (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week onsite) This includes digital platforms, web and eCommerce applications, and online research platforms. You will provide hands-on technical leadership, collaborating closely with product owners and various teams to ensure our technology solutions align with business goals and architectural standards. Day-to-day of the role: • Collaborate with product or system owners to understand their requirements and challenges, creating high-level design documents to address these effectively., • Work alongside other architecture colleagues to define all aspects of solution design, including technology selection and workflow processes., • Drive the design and delivery of solutions that align with long-term technology strategies and architectural principles., • Translate strategic goals into capabilities, ensuring initiatives are prioritized to deliver essential business growth., • Guide development teams and vendors in implementing architectural patterns and coding standards., • Provide consultancy and mentoring across the architectural community, facilitating design reviews and identifying opportunities for framework-oriented strategies., • Collaborate with internal and third-party engineering teams to ensure alignment with target architecture and standards., • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders., • Experience in technically leading development teams and acting as the technical authority., • Deep understanding of product technology development and its application to meet business needs., • Proven experience in delivering product solutions within a customer-facing product delivery SaaS environment., • Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile methodologies., • Ability to deliver solutions to required quality within agreed budget and timescales., • Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture principles and cloud-based technologies, especially AWS., • Strong communication skills with effective stakeholder management capabilities., • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days), increasing with service., • 35-hour working week with flexibility in working patterns depending on the role., • Active employee networks and societies., • Pension contributions up to 12%., • Loans and savings schemes through Salary Finance., • Travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts., • Private medical insurance and a management bonus.

ABOUT GLOBAL CANOPY Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights. ABOUT CORPORATE PERFORMANCE A growing number of companies and financial institutions are seeking to mitigate their impacts on nature. But many have made commitments that are not being met, and others are failing to take any action at all. We hold the most exposed companies and financial institutions to account through our Forest 500 project, by assessing their policies and performance. With our suite of Deforestation-free Finance Guidance and a forthcoming new tool, DEFT Pathway, we provide tools and data for financial institutions and investors to support effective engagement with high-risk companies. We support the finance sector, policy makers and other stakeholders by providing market-leading data on deforestation and ESG metrics through Forest IQ. ABOUT THE ROLE This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and deeply knowledgeable Programme Director. It is an opportunity to become part of an accomplished and proactive team at the heart of the fight against market-driven deforestation and nature loss. You will be a strong technical leader who excels at programmatic management and delivery. With a drive and passion for effective delivery, technical quality and rigour, and ensuring teams are well organised and properly resourced to meet their individual and collective objectives on time and on budget. You will lead the management and mentoring of the team and its development to ensure it is equipped and motivated to deliver on and scale-up its day to day work, while also continuing to innovate. You will participate in strategy development and external representation, helping to ensure we stay at the leading edge of global efforts to transition to deforestation-free supply chains and portfolios. You will ensure that our external partnerships are well managed, and that we are continuing to secure the resources and relationships needed to effectively deliver on our strategy in this fast-moving space. The programme is structured as three workstreams, which work across our projects and products. The workstreams Leads are responsible for delivery, so a key part of your role will be in supporting and enabling them and their teams to effectively deliver on their goals: • Research, Methodologies and Innovation, • Data and Product You will also hold overall budget and fundraising responsibilities for the team and be supported by a dedicated Finance Business Partner and our Development Team. You will ensure that we are making the most of the technical expertise, data and other synergies across Global Canopy as a whole, leveraging the time and skills of regional and cross-cutting programmes, such as the Brazil-based team and Human Rights and Learning & Development functions. RESPONSIBILITIES Programme leadership • Lead the effective implementation of the Corporate Performance strategy and workplan through the oversight and management of delivery of the Corporate Performance portfolio of projects. Ensure effective and impactful delivery, building and maintaining strong relationships with partners and strong programme management and leadership., • Oversee all major programme management tasks and deliverables including ensuring delivery against budgets, risks and opportunity management and escalation, donor reporting and deliverables. Day-to-day management of workstreams will be with the respective workstream Leads., • Develop multi-year plans and design processes to ensure staff ownership and clarity of roles and responsibilities., • Stay abreast of external developments affecting our strategy. This includes engaging with NGO peers and our target audiences of companies, financial institutions and policymakers., • Manage partnerships and identify new strategic partnerships to further drive forward the Corporate Performance work of Global Canopy and partners., • Work with other senior colleagues in Corporate Performance and Global Canopy to develop the strategy and future opportunities via consultative processes., • Working collaboratively with the Development team to cultivate and sustain strong relationships with both new and existing donors, while developing tailored fundraising proposals as needed to sustain and grow the programme.. To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most: • Strong programmatic and people management skills, with a proven track record in successfully delivering on complex, cross-sector projects., • Strong leadership presence, modelling and championing leadership behaviours and organisational values., • Significant experience of project/programme management, working with and leading a large team., • Experience of all stages of project development and delivery e.g. project design, fundraising, as well as project implementation and delivering results., • Ability to oversee partnership projects with a variety of stakeholders and competing interests and priorities., • Ability to identify potential fundraising opportunities and design concepts in collaboration with Global Canopy’s Development team., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Salary: £70,000 full time equivalent (This role sits within Band B on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.) Nature of contract: Full- or part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed term (24 months). We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly. Base: Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place. Ability to attend the office fortnightly at minimum would be desirable. We will support UK visa sponsorship for this position. Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave. Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%. Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children. Group Life Assurance: Paying a lump sum of 3 times annual salary Group Income Protection: Paying 75% of annual salary for up to 2 years (for long term sickness). Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters. Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more. HOW TO APPLY To apply for the position, please use this link and submit an up-to date CV and answers to the following questions (max 300 words each). • Why are you interested in this role? Which of your previous roles are most relevant to the Corporate Performance Director position, and what skills, strengths and experiences would you bring to Global Canopy?, • Please give an example of when you have led a team that worked across multiple projects and/or workstreams. What were the biggest challenges you faced and how did you deal with these? The closing date for applications is Monday, 18 May at 9am BST. The recruitment process for this position is intended to be as follows: 1. First-round interview of 30 mins (tentatively 26 & 28 May), 2. Final interview of 1 hour (tentatively w/c 8 June) with a written assessment to complete in your own time This recruitment process will take place online via video. The entire process is likely to take 4 weeks to complete from the closing date of this advert. Due to the volume of interest, we are unable to provide all applicants with individual feedback.

Location: Home-based (South UK) Salary: £58,000–£65,000 + uncapped commission + car/car allowance About Stowood Stowood is a UK-based medical device company specialising in sleep diagnostics. For over 30 years, we have designed, manufactured and supported our own hardware and software, while also acting as a trusted UK and Ireland distributor for leading international manufacturers. Our business is built on long-term partnerships. Significant sales come from major international suppliers, alongside our own in-house products. This means our sales team works with a balanced portfolio of both in-house and partner-manufactured products. We are a privately owned, family-run business with a small, close-knit team. This means we work closely together, take responsibility seriously, and value practical, hands-on contributions from everyone. We invest heavily in research and development, manufacture in Oxfordshire, and pride ourselves on being technically strong, approachable, and easy to work with. Over the last two years, the company has grown by 80%, and we are continuing to expand. This is an excellent time to join us and play a key role in our next phase of growth. We are not a “shiny suit” sales organisation. We succeed by building long-term, trusting relationships and by genuinely understanding our customers’ challenges. The role Following retirement of the incumbent, we are looking for an experienced, thoughtful, and commercially minded professional to manage and grow our business across the South of the UK. You do not need prior sales experience if you have strong clinical expertise and an interest in developing commercial skills — we will provide training and support. You will work closely with the CEO and technical team, taking ownership of key NHS and university accounts and developing new opportunities. As we are a small organisation, you will be involved in the full sales process, from initial enquiry through to quotation, and ongoing account support. Your customers will mainly be sleep physiologists and clinical teams, supported by consultant physicians, procurement and EBME teams. Many of our customers are under pressure and short of time, so empathy, clarity, and reliability are essential. This is a senior, trusted role with scope to develop into a leadership position as the company grows. Travel will typically be 25–50%, with occasional overnight stays. Key Responsibilities • Manage and grow existing hospital and university accounts, • Develop new business opportunities, • Build long-term relationships with clinical and technical teams, • Present and demonstrate equipment and software, • Prepare quotations and proposals, • Manage the full sales process from enquiry to order, • Work closely with internal technical and support teams, • Maintain accurate CRM records, • Contribute to marketing and product development, • Attend relevant conferences and meetings About you We are open to candidates from either of the following backgrounds: Either: Significant clinical experience in sleep diagnostics (sales training provided) Or: Strong experience selling electronic medical devices into NHS hospitals Experience in sleep, respiratory, cardiology, dental, diabetes, or related fields is particularly relevant. Skills and Attributes • Clear, calm, and professional communicator, • Able to explain technical concepts simply, • Commercially sensible and well organised, • Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team, • Reliable and consistent, • Good IT skills (Windows, Office), • Full driving licence, • Able to pass eDBS checks, • Comfortable representing both in-house and partner-manufactured products and working constructively with suppliers, • Comfortable working in a small business environment where everyone contributes across a range of tasks, • Friendly, grounded, and enjoys working with clinical professionals What We Offer • Competitive salary and uncapped commission, • Company car or allowance, • Supportive, low-politics working environment, • Close involvement in product development, • Real influence on company direction, • Long-term career opportunity in a growing business Stowood is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Location: Home-based (South UK) Salary: £58,000–£65,000 + uncapped commission + car/car allowance About Stowood Stowood is a UK-based medical device company specialising in sleep diagnostics. For over 30 years, we have designed, manufactured and supported our own hardware and software, while also acting as a trusted UK and Ireland distributor for leading international manufacturers. Our business is built on long-term partnerships. Significant sales come from major international suppliers, alongside our own in-house products. This means our sales team works with a balanced portfolio of both in-house and partner-manufactured products. We are a privately owned, family-run business with a small, close-knit team. This means we work closely together, take responsibility seriously, and value practical, hands-on contributions from everyone. We invest heavily in research and development, manufacture in Oxfordshire, and pride ourselves on being technically strong, approachable, and easy to work with. Over the last two years, the company has grown by 80%, and we are continuing to expand. This is an excellent time to join us and play a key role in our next phase of growth. We are not a “shiny suit” sales organisation. We succeed by building long-term, trusting relationships and by genuinely understanding our customers’ challenges. The role Following retirement of the incumbent, we are looking for an experienced, thoughtful, and commercially minded professional to manage and grow our business across the South of the UK. You do not need prior sales experience if you have strong clinical expertise and an interest in developing commercial skills — we will provide training and support. You will work closely with the CEO and technical team, taking ownership of key NHS and university accounts and developing new opportunities. As we are a small organisation, you will be involved in the full sales process, from initial enquiry through to quotation, and ongoing account support. Your customers will mainly be sleep physiologists and clinical teams, supported by consultant physicians, procurement and EBME teams. Many of our customers are under pressure and short of time, so empathy, clarity, and reliability are essential. This is a senior, trusted role with scope to develop into a leadership position as the company grows. Travel will typically be 25–50%, with occasional overnight stays. Key Responsibilities • Manage and grow existing hospital and university accounts, • Develop new business opportunities, • Build long-term relationships with clinical and technical teams, • Present and demonstrate equipment and software, • Prepare quotations and proposals, • Manage the full sales process from enquiry to order, • Work closely with internal technical and support teams, • Maintain accurate CRM records, • Contribute to marketing and product development, • Attend relevant conferences and meetings About you We are open to candidates from either of the following backgrounds: Either: Significant clinical experience in sleep diagnostics (sales training provided) Or: Strong experience selling electronic medical devices into NHS hospitals Experience in sleep, respiratory, cardiology, dental, diabetes, or related fields is particularly relevant. Skills and Attributes • Clear, calm, and professional communicator, • Able to explain technical concepts simply, • Commercially sensible and well organised, • Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team, • Reliable and consistent, • Good IT skills (Windows, Office), • Full driving licence, • Able to pass eDBS checks, • Comfortable representing both in-house and partner-manufactured products and working constructively with suppliers, • Comfortable working in a small business environment where everyone contributes across a range of tasks, • Friendly, grounded, and enjoys working with clinical professionals What We Offer • Competitive salary and uncapped commission, • Company car or allowance, • Supportive, low-politics working environment, • Close involvement in product development, • Real influence on company direction, • Long-term career opportunity in a growing business Stowood is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Software Engineering Manager Oxford | Full-time | Hybrid flexibility available Do you enjoy leading highly capable engineers in complex technical environments? Are you at your best when balancing delivery, quality and team growth? Looking for a role where software sits close to cutting-edge hardware and genuinely innovative products? Our client is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a specialist team working on software that sits at the heart of an advanced technology platform. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys building high-performing teams, shaping technical direction, and working across software, hardware and research-led functions. This role would suit a technically credible people leader who is excited by the challenge of guiding a team through ambitious delivery goals while supporting individuals to do some of the best work of their careers. The Opportunity This is not a routine software management role. It offers the chance to lead a team responsible for software that connects sophisticated systems, coordinates critical components, and enables complex real-world operations. You will join a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment where software is central to product performance and future scalability. Working closely with engineers, technical specialists and senior stakeholders, you will help turn evolving requirements into clear priorities, well-managed delivery plans and robust technical outcomes. Initially, you will lead a team of around five engineers, with scope to influence future team growth and capability development. Why This Role is Great In this role, you will have the chance to: • Lead a high-calibre engineering team and create the conditions for excellent technical delivery, • Shape priorities and ownership by managing backlog activity and aligning work to wider business goals, • Work close to advanced systems and hardware-integrated software, offering a genuinely interesting technical landscape, • Partner with senior technical leaders to support team planning, delivery strategy and future growth, • Help build a healthy engineering culture that values pace, quality, clarity and continuous improvement, • Support engineers to thrive through coaching, performance conversations and career development This is an opportunity to step into a role where your leadership will have visible impact — on the team, on delivery, and on the wider success of a highly innovative organisation. About You Our client would love to hear from you if you bring experience such as: • Leading software engineers in a technically complex environment, • Working with Linux-based systems, • Delivering software that interacts with hardware or distributed technical infrastructure, • Confidence setting expectations, prioritising work and helping teams stay focused on what matters most, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering and non-engineering stakeholders Not every applicant will tick every box, and that is absolutely fine. If you have led strong engineering teams, worked in technically demanding environments, and enjoy bringing clarity to complexity, this could be a fantastic next step. What You’ll Gain Alongside a competitive package, this role offers the chance to join an ambitious and intellectually stimulating environment where your work will matter. Benefits include: • Competitive salary, • Annual performance-related bonus, • Share or equity-style incentive opportunity, • Generous annual leave, • Hybrid/flexible working options, • Private medical and dental cover, • The chance to work alongside exceptional engineers and technical experts, • Real opportunities for progression as the team grows Why Apply? If you are looking for a Software Engineering Manager role where you can combine technical credibility, people leadership and meaningful delivery responsibility, this is a standout opportunity. You will be joining a team solving complex problems, building sophisticated software systems, and creating technology with real ambition behind it. Diversity & Inclusion Our agency and our client are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where people from all backgrounds feel welcomed, respected and able to succeed. We encourage applications from candidates of all identities, experiences and communities. Even if your background does not match every point in the wishlist, we would still be pleased to hear from you. Apply Now If you are ready to take on a Software Engineering Manager position with real technical depth, leadership scope and long-term opportunity, apply today.

Field Service Engineer, Scientific Robotic Systems • Basic Salary £50,000 to £55,000, • Bonus 10% Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications. • Company Car - Electric (Tesla) and Hybrid Options Available, • Pension, • Healthcare, • Life Insurance, • Phone, Laptop This market leader seeks to recruit a technically motivated and customer focused Field Service Engineer, responsible for: • Service, installation, breakdown, repair and calibration of a wide range of sophisticated medical laboratory automation To succeed in this exciting role you must be able to demonstrate: • Competent background in a customer facing field service engineering capacity, gained within a high value electronics or electro-mechanical capital equipment environment., • Qualification in engineering, electronics or a science based subject to a minimum of ONC level., • This global manufacturer supplies a wide range of innovative laboratory automation systems to the clinical diagnostics, biopharmaceutical and research sectors, • At the core of their business lie product innovation, excellent customer service and good people, • They foster a welcoming and inclusive working environment with exceptional training and encouragement for personal development and career progression

Ready to take ownership of complex, cutting-edge systems? Keen to shape technology from early concept through to real-world delivery? Looking for a senior engineering role where your work will genuinely influence product direction? Our client is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to play a central role in the development of a next-generation advanced technology platform. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing together complex hardware, software, optics, motion control, automation and precision engineering into robust, high-performance products. You will help define system architecture, guide integration and verification activities, and support the transition from research-led prototypes into reliable, deployable products. It is an ideal role for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving multidisciplinary challenges and wants to help shape future technical capability. The Opportunity As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take system-level ownership of sophisticated, high-precision products that combine advanced optics, laser-based processes, motion systems, controls, software and machine vision. You will work across the full product lifecycle, from concept and requirements through to validation, release and continuous improvement. You will also have the chance to contribute to technical strategy, collaborate with specialist suppliers and internal teams, and help ensure that innovative technologies become practical, field-ready solutions. Why This Role is Great In this role, you will have the opportunity to: • Lead system architecture from early concept through detailed design, prototyping, verification and release, • Define system requirements, performance targets and risk models across mechanical, electrical, optical and software elements, • Bring together complex subsystems into stable, high-performing, production-ready solutions, • Influence how advanced laser, photonics and precision instrumentation technologies are integrated into commercial products, • Work on challenging system trade-offs involving beam delivery, thermal behaviour, alignment, stability, automation and reliability, • Shape verification plans, test strategies and fault-finding approaches at system level, • Collaborate closely with software, engineering and technical teams to deliver coordinated, high-accuracy performance, • Support the development of safe, repeatable and scalable workflows with strong consideration for compliance and operational robustness, • Contribute to product maturity, manufacturability and long-term technical roadmap planning, • Engage with external partners and suppliers to define specifications, assess performance and support successful delivery About You You are likely to be an experienced systems engineer with a strong background in photonics, laser systems, precision instrumentation, optics, advanced automation, or complex multidisciplinary hardware platforms. • Strong experience working with complex, high-precision systems, • A track record of leading products or platforms from concept through to deployment, • Expertise in system architecture, integration, verification and troubleshooting, • Experience with advanced optical or photonics-based systems, • Knowledge of precision motion systems and high-accuracy positioning technologies, • Confidence working across software, controls, electronics, mechanics and optics in an integrated way It Would Be Great if You’ve Also Worked With Our client would be especially interested in people who have had exposure to areas such as: • Ultrafast or high-performance laser systems, • Adaptive optics, beam shaping or optical correction techniques, • Precision motion platforms such as piezo, air-bearing or linear motor systems, • Machine vision, microscopy or advanced imaging tools, • Optical modelling, simulation or analysis software, • Automation or scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB or LabVIEW, • Metrology, control systems and industrial-grade system integration Even if your background does not match every point, applications are still encouraged. Our client is keen to hear from people with relevant transferable experience and a genuine interest in complex systems engineering. This is a full-time opportunity. • Salary: Circa £60,000k depending on experience, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Annual bonus opportunity, • Private medical insurance, • Group income protection and life assurance Diversity and Inclusion Our client is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and supportive working environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates, and every effort is made to ensure fair and equitable consideration throughout the recruitment process. Apply Now If you are an experienced Senior Systems Engineer looking for a role where you can influence complex product development, work on highly advanced technology and help bring innovative systems into real-world use, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity with our client.

Web Analyst – Ecommerce As the Ecommerce Analyst you will uncover insights, identify opportunities, and help the ecommerce team understand what's really happening across our digital platforms. This is a hands-on, exploratory analytics role for someone who loves digging into data, spotting trends, and helping teams make smarter decisions. £35,000 - £60,000 Office based – 4 days on site in Banbury Perm or Contract Forward Role is working with an exciting high-growth Ecommerce business who are looking for an Ecommerce Analyst. As the Ecommerce Analyst you will uncover insights, identify opportunities, and help the ecommerce team understand what's really happening across our digital platforms. This is a hands-on, exploratory analytics role for someone who loves digging into data, spotting trends, and helping teams make smarter decisions. You will monitor performance, analyse user behaviour, build customer segments, and identify commercial and behavioural trends, providing clear, actionable insight for stakeholders across the business. This is a brand-new role, ideal for a self-starter who is eager to shape the function and make an impact from day one. The ideal candidate will have experience in ecommerce environments, strong analytical capabilities, and a passion for uncovering insight from data. Role & Responsibilities • Monitor site performance daily/weekly to identify issues, anomalies, and opportunities., • Analyse user behaviour, journeys, funnels, and on-site interaction patterns., • Identify what's driving customer engagement and conversion across different markets., • Deep dive into ecommerce and web data to understand performance and help prioritise improvements., • Explore data to identify problems, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities., • Deliver insights to the ecommerce, marketing, and wider commercial teams., • Support A/B testing and experimentation - helping define, measure, and interpret results., • Build a clearer understanding of customers through segmentation and behavioural analysis., • Work with customer insights/research teams to combine qualitative and quantitative findings., • Proven experience in ecommerce analytics, digital product analytics, web analytics, or a similar field., • Strong experience with GA4., • Experience delivering dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Looker., • Excellent problem-solving skills with a curious, investigative mindset., • Ability to translate data into clear, compelling insights for non-technical stakeholders., • Understanding of funnel analysis, attribution basics, CRO, segmentation, and forecasting. Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

This is a high-impact role at the centre of Aurora’s product ecosystem. You will shape how users discover, access, and interact with Aurora’s software, data, and research, and play a leading role in making EOS an increasingly intuitive, integrated, and intelligent platform. Define the product vi

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You will work across product, engineering, design, AI, research, and commercial teams to deliver a product experience that drives user engagement, supports cross-product adoption, and creates clear value for clients. Collaborate with product managers across software and research products to integrat

A leading global analytics provider in Oxford is seeking a Senior Product Manager II to lead innovative features ensuring research integrity. The ideal candidate has a sound product management background and a passion for supporting researchers.

Direct message the job poster from Aurora Energy Research. Talent Acquisition Advisor at Aurora Energy Research. As a Software Engineer at Aurora, you will be responsible for turning feature and product ideas that will shape the future of the global energy markets into a reality.

Portfolio Technical Lead – Optical Atomic Clocks | Oxford (hybrid working available) A technology-driven R&D organisation is seeking a Portfolio Technical Lead to oversee the development and transition of advanced timing and precision measurement systems into deployable products. This is a senior technical leadership role with influence over research direction, project delivery, and longer-term technology strategy. The Role You will lead a multidisciplinary technical team responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex R&D projects. Working closely with internal leadership, external partners, and funding bodies, you will define technical priorities, guide research efforts, and support the progression of selected technologies toward product development. Key Responsibilities +Lead and coordinate a portfolio of advanced timing and precision measurement projects +Define technical performance goals, roadmaps, and success criteria +Manage, mentor, and develop technical staff +Act as a senior technical contact for external collaborators and sponsors About You +PhD in a relevant physics or engineering discipline +Strong background in precision measurement, time/frequency systems, or related technologies +Experience with complex optical and laser-based systems +Proven technical leadership experience across multiple projects This is a rare opportunity to shape the direction of advanced research while leading technologies from concept to real-world impact. You’ll work with exceptional technical talent and have genuine influence over long-term strategy and outcomes

NPI Manager | Abingdon | £80,000pa - £90,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy delivering complex innovative mechanical based instrumentation and innovation in an NPI Manager capacity? Have you led and managed the new product development process of highly complex mechanical systems, either magnetics, cryogenics, instrumentation or quantum computing? Our client is a global manufacturing giant who has supplied the scientific research community for over 75 years. As their NPI Manager, you will lead the design and development of new products and derivatives aligned with market and customer requirements. You will define and deliver the NPI roadmap, ensuring products are successfully integrated into manufacturing and service strategies while meeting all compliance, safety, reliability, and cost targets. With an NPI Project Team to manage, the NPI Manager will need to blend technical knowhow with a coaching and development management style in order for you to manage your team to successfully deliver against your NPD and NPI milestones. About you: The successful NPI Manager will need the following experience and skills: A strong team player, you’ll bring a strategic and commercially aware mindset, along with a passion for continuous improvement and professional development. A technical degree or PhD in the area of Physics or Engineering, ideally in the areas of Cryogenics, ULT Physics, Magnetics of Low Temperature Instrumentation Evidence of high initiative and recognised capability in Magnetics of ULT or technical product development 10+ years working in a product development or research environment with a history of hardware development, delivering good papers / written results. Recognised Subject Matter Expert in own area. Demonstrated capability in product development and NPI, ideally in the cryogenics market space. Ability to author or review development proposals to ensure they are specific, deliverable and risks are understood, characterised and mitigated. Evidence of developing collaborations and supplier developments to facilitate product delivery. Proven understanding of compliance frameworks for scientific instruments, CE, UL, etc. Able to motivate and develop a technical team to achieve targets and to performance manage as required Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. This is New Product Project depended. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. This company offers amazing benefits, a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, our client offers 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. For more information on the client, their products, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)

Technical Sales Specialist – Scientific Equipment (Remote) Territory: South of the UK Candidate Location: Ideally based between Oxford and Dartford About the Company Our client is a company that designs and supplies specialist laboratory equipment used in chemical research environments around the world. Their products help scientists work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Their customers include organisations in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, contract research, agrochemical, academic, and specialty chemical sectors. Our client is looking for a Technical Sales Specialist to manage and grow their business across Northern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. This is a field-based role focused on developing new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding market presence and supporting scientists with technical solutions that improve laboratory productivity. The Role: +Develop new business opportunities and manage the full sales cycle within the territory. +Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers through regular visits and communication. +Deliver product demonstrations and training, helping customers select suitable laboratory solutions. +Maintain accurate sales records and track pipeline activity using the company CRM system. +Represent the company at exhibitions and events while monitoring market trends and competitor activity. About you: +Degree (BSc or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline +Experience working with chemists or researchers in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, CROs, biotech, research, or chemical manufacturing +Proven track record of achieving sales targets or developing customer relationships Join a growing scientific technology company where you’ll work closely with leading researchers and help deliver innovative laboratory solutions. If you enjoy combining technical knowledge with a customer-focused sales role, we’d love to hear from you

A global digital media company is seeking a UX Research Lead to shape research strategies across its digital portfolio. The ideal candidate will have significant UX research experience and a track record of influencing product development. Responsibilities include coaching researchers, leading compl

You will take ownership of clearly communicating our SaaS products’ value propositions to clients and immerse yourself in our market segments to develop robust marketing strategies that help our software make waves in the energy industry. Collaborate with product, sales, and client solution teams

A tech-enabled research company in Greater London is seeking a Junior Prompt Product Engineer to work hands-on with the engineering team. This early-career role requires research experience and a proactive mindset. The position emphasizes ownership and collaboration, with requirements including 2-4

A leading research organization in Greater London seeks a Platform Product Owner to oversee the strategy and execution for their platforms. Ideal candidates will have experience in research domains, proficiency in agile methodologies, and the ability to analyze and prioritize business needs effectiv

What are you going to do: In return for your time spent working from home and taking part in research along with the feedback you provide, you can earn a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, products, gifts, experiences and prizes. Earn a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, pr

A digital product firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Designer to create user-centered product experiences. This role includes conducting user research, translating insights into actionable deliverables, and collaborating with teams in an agile environment.

Are you a curious, analytical thinker with a passion for innovation and product development? We're looking for a proactive individual to join a dynamic Research & Development team, supporting the creation and launch of new products from concept through to market. Product Research & Development Co‑

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK seeks an experienced AI/ML expert to build and ship AI products. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience with AI/ML product delivery, strong skills in Python, and modern AI frameworks.

A leading energy analytics firm is seeking a Growth & Product Marketing Specialist to drive marketing efforts across its SaaS portfolio.

A research company in Greater London seeks a skilled business analyst to work collaboratively across teams, analyze data, and enhance processes.

A leading energy software company in Oxford is seeking a strategic marketer to drive the success of their SaaS products. The role involves creating marketing materials, executing multi-channel campaigns and collaborating with sales teams to enhance product visibility.

A health research organization is seeking a Chief Product Officer (CPO) to lead product vision, strategy, and delivery. The CPO will oversee the full product lifecycle, ensuring that products meet the needs of participants and researchers. We are looking for an experienced product leader with a stro

Partner with our world‑class Research and Backend teams to turn “proof‑of‑concepts” into scalable, production‑ready security scans. The ability to explain complex technical risks to both engineers and product stakeholders. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national

A leading biotech firm in London is seeking a Research/Product Development Scientist specializing in Nanotechnology. This role requires developing expertise in nanoparticle analysis and collaborating across R&D and product development teams.

AI/ML experience with real product delivery. Built and shipped enterprise AI products. Practical use of AI coding agents in production.

A global quantitative investment manager is seeking an experienced product security professional to join their Security team. The role involves supporting the implementation and operation of product security controls across various platforms, including cloud services and infrastructure. Ideal candid

In return for your time spent working from home and taking part in research along with the feedback you provide, you can earn a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, products, gifts, experiences and prizes. You could become a mystery shopper, product tester or simply share your opinion thr

Drive demand generation and lead‑nurturing initiatives across the entire SaaS product portfolio. Collaborate with product, sales, and client solution teams to align marketing efforts. You will take ownership of clearly communicating our SaaS products’ value propositions to clients and immerse yo

A leading tech-enabled research firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Research Executive or a low-to-mid level Research Manager. This role focuses on integrating AI in product development and requires strong qualitative research skills.

Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across Research, Product, Data, and other business areas. Partner with Product stakeholders to provide financial insight across the product portfolio. The individual will work closely with stakeholders across Research, Product and Data, and the wi

A design agency in Greater London is seeking a UX Lead for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.This role involves overseeing user experience on the Entertainment track and managing a team to improve processes.Candidates should have strong experience building relationships with senior stakeholders and driv

A global energy intelligence firm in Oxford is seeking a Senior Product Lead to drive the strategy, roadmap, and evolution of its platform, EOS. In this role, you will enhance user experience, integrate AI features, and collaborate with various teams to ensure cohesive product delivery. The ideal ca

Are you a curious, analytical thinker with a passion for innovation and product development? We’re looking for a proactive individual to join a dynamic Research & Development team, supporting the creation and launch of new products from concept through to market. This is a varied and commercially

Significant hands‑on experience in UX/UI or Product Build, with end‑to‑end ownership of research, wireframing, prototyping, UI design and delivery for complex digital products. The Product Designer (UI/UX & Research) at LGC is responsible for leading user research and crafting flawless end-to-

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality digital products and services. Responsibilities include conducting user-centered research, facilitating workshops, and managing UX projects.

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Research factor and sustainable value propositions for clients including asset managers, asset owners, and ETF providers and present them in research papers and blog posts. Understand STOXX’s flagship benchmark offerings and Axioma’s product offerings including the portfolio optimizer, factor ri

A leading cybersecurity solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Product Security Researcher to lead their product security research function. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in product security and the ability to influence executive strategy.

An innovative research platform in the UK is seeking a Staff Product Designer to lead product design and shape AI-native research tools. You will work closely with founders and cross-functional teams to create user-centered designs that elevate the product experience. This role provides the opportun

High visibility and direct impact across Aurora’s product and research portfolio. You will work closely with engineering, research, UX, commercial teams, and the product managers for our asset valuation tools - Chronos, Amun, and Solaris - to deliver a comprehensive asset analytics toolkit seamles

A leading energy transition firm in Oxford seeks a Product Lead for Asset Performance & Benchmarking to develop a world-class benchmarking product. Responsibilities include defining the product roadmap, ensuring high-quality data integration, and driving thought leadership in energy transition.

A global quantitative investment firm is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer to enhance security across various tech systems, including cloud services and business applications. Candidates should have at least 7 years in product security, extensive experience with secure coding in languages l