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Finance Director for a privately owned growing chemical manufacturer in Manchester, paying up to £90k Your new company A leading UK-based chemical manufacturer and distributor, operating within a wider privately owned group. The business has delivered consistent growth in recent years and continues to re-invest in site development whilst investing in new chemistry and infrastructure that is driving further expansion across domestic and international markets. Your new role You will be initially tasked with driving best practice across the finance team, owning the production of accurate monthly management accounts and KPI reporting, supporting strategic decision making through financial analysis, and managing the annual budget cycle and rolling forecasts. Key responsibilities include overseeing cashflow, credit exposure, capital expenditure and fixed asset controls, as well as managing statutory audits, tax compliance and R&D tax credit submissions. The role also maintains banking relationships, manages VAT returns, and oversees payroll, employee benefits and insurance, while supporting wider business initiatives as needed. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with previous experience in Manufacturing, ideally within a group structure. You will need to have strong communication skills and be able to adapt and communicate with finance and non-finance staff members. You'll have a strong personality, with the ability to influence and drive decisions in a fast paced environment. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £100k + car, bonus and benefits, alongside brilliant opportunities to be at the forefront of business critical decisions. The business has a fantastic culture, and you'll be joining a well renowned international chemical manufacturing business based in Manchester. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4780617

Genetic Engineer (Plant) You are a hands-on plant scientist with strong molecular biology expertise. You enjoy working at the bench, solving complex biological problems, and translating fundamental science into real-world applications. You want to work in a fast-paced, ambitious biotech where your work directly contributes to solving global challenges like food security and sustainable agriculture. We are partnering with an exciting University of Manchester spinout developing a completely new frontier in crop technology. Their focus is on engineering chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes to introduce high-impact traits into major crop species. This approach unlocks advantages not possible through traditional nuclear genome engineering, including higher expression, stability, and non-Mendelian inheritance. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and directly contribute to building a new category of agricultural biotechnology. You will work closely with the founding team and R&D colleagues to develop and deliver cytoplasmic traits across multiple crop species. THE ROLE: As a Plant Scientist, you will play a key role in designing, executing, and delivering experimental work to enable cytoplasmic trait development. Key responsibilities: • Design and execute plant molecular biology experiments, • Develop and optimise gene editing and transformation approaches in plant systems, • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary R&D team, • Contribute ideas and scientific insight in a dynamic, early-stage environment ABOUT YOU: • PhD (or equivalent experience) in plant science or a related field, • Strong hands-on experience in plant molecular biology Nice to have: • Experience with gene editing or plant genetic engineering, • Experience working with crop species (e.g. wheat, maize, tomato, potato) LOGISTICS: • Full-time, on-site role, Manchester, • Exciting early-stage biotech environment If you are excited by the opportunity to help build a new technological paradigm in crop science, apply here or reach out to tyler@singular-biotech.com

Facade Design Manager 💰 £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience 📍 North West location + occasional UK site visits 🏖️ 25 days holiday 🏥 Healthcare cash plan 🔒 Death in service 📅 Permanent, full-time | Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm Are you a fenestration design professional ready to lead? Laboris Solutions are working with a facade specialist delivering award-winning projects to healthcare providers, and custodial environments across the UK. They're looking for a Design Manager to head up one of their design teams. The Role This is a hands-on leadership position — you’ll personally own key design outputs and manage, mentor, and develop a talented team of designers. No ivory tower management here. You’ll take projects from tender through to construction issue, act as the technical authority for the division, and collaborate closely with Production, Installation, Sales, Procurement, and R&D to keep designs accurate, buildable, and fully compliant. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading and managing the Secure Division Design Department, • Producing and checking drawings, schedules, and technical documentation, • Owning projects end-to-end — tender to construction issue, • Acting as escalation point for complex technical challenges, • Driving design change control, QA, and Golden Thread compliance, • Attending client, architect, and contractor meetings as design lead, • Mentoring junior designers and building a high-performing team What they’re Looking For ✅ Proven experience in fenestration or façade design (2–5+ years senior) ✅ Strong technical knowledge ✅ Familiarity with UK/EN standards, Approved Documents, CWCT, Building Safety Act, and Golden Thread ✅ Experience producing drawings for client approval and fabrication ✅ Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office ✅ Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills ✅ Full, clean UK driving licence Ambitious candidates with a shorter track record but exceptional technical ability and leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Apply now or message us directly — we’d love to hear from you. #Fenestration #DesignManager #Facade #Construction #Hiring

Job Title: General Manager Location: Altrincham, UK The Opportunity A market leading marine technology business is entering a critical phase of operational and commercial evolution. With increasing regulatory pressure across global shipping and rising demand for emissions monitoring solutions, the business is investing in leadership capable of scaling performance, modernising operations and strengthening its position in a technically demanding market. This appointment carries full responsibility for a specialist business unit operating at the intersection of decarbonisation, compliance and maritime engineering. Reporting directly to the COO for Digital & Decarbonisation, the successful individual will lead a multi functional operation spanning Product, R&D, Operations, Procurement and After Sales. This is not a maintenance leadership role. It is a mandate to drive performance, sharpen execution and position the business for long term growth in a rapidly evolving sector. The Impact You Will Have • Take full ownership of operational and financial performance across a complex marine technology business with complete P&L accountability, • Lead the next phase of product and service evolution in line with tightening environmental legislation and customer demand, • Improve delivery performance, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency across the entire value chain, • Build and develop a high performing leadership team capable of supporting future growth and transformation, • Strengthen supplier, customer and stakeholder relationships within a highly regulated global market What Success Looks Like • Proven success leading engineering or technology driven businesses within the maritime sector, • Strong commercial judgement with experience managing full business operations and financial performance, • Credibility in technically complex environments involving compliance, manufacturing or emissions related systems, • A leader who drives accountability, pace and continuous improvement without compromising standards, • Comfortable operating at executive level while remaining close to customers, products and operational delivery What Is on Offer • A business critical leadership position with direct influence over strategy, growth and operational direction, • Exposure to a globally recognised organisation operating at the forefront of maritime decarbonisation, • Significant autonomy and visibility within an ambitious international group, • The opportunity to shape a specialist business during a period of market expansion and regulatory change, • Long term career potential within a sector experiencing sustained global investment This opportunity will suit commercially minded leaders who are motivated by ownership, transformation and building high performing businesses in technically demanding markets. Who are we? Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.

NPD Scientist required on a permanent basis in Manchester. Requiring a postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biotechnology, Cosmetic Science or similar. Experience within hair or scalp care is highly advantageous, along with an interest in active ingredient innovation, performance validation and commercialisation. Title: NPD Scientist – Hair & Scalp Care Location: Manchester Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Term: Permanent SRG are working with a highly innovative company who have been creating speciality products for a range of markets, including personal care and cosmetics, for over 30 years. As they expand their research and development capability, they are now seeking a NPD Scientist to join their technical team. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the creation of next‑generation active ingredients, supporting projects from early‑stage concept through to commercial readiness. The successful candidate will work at the interface of chemistry, biotechnology and applied science, contributing directly to the development of differentiated, market‑ready solutions within hair and scalp care applications. This role would suit a scientifically driven individual who enjoys hands‑on laboratory work, problem solving and translating research into tangible commercial outcomes. Benefits: You will join an innovative, science‑led organisation with a long‑standing track record in ingredient innovation. 37.5 working hours/week, 8.30am and 4.40pm, Mon-Fri. Excellent company pension, with 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Role / Description • Contributing to the ideation and development of new functional actives aligned with business and market objectives, • Developing laboratory‑scale production routes using chemical, biological or bio‑derived methodologies, • Refining and improving processes to enhance consistency, efficiency and suitability for scale‑up, • Assessing ingredient performance through experimental data, literature review and external testing where required, • Supporting the transition of projects from laboratory development into pilot and manufacturing environments, • Working closely with formulation, quality and commercial teams to ensure technical viability and application fit, • Preparing clear technical documentation, reports and data summaries to support decision‑making and launches, • Maintaining accurate experimental records and adhering to laboratory, quality and safety standards Requirements • Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline such as chemistry, biotechnology, cosmetic science or a related field, • Industrial experience within product development, ingredient research or applied R&D, • Background in working with natural, bio‑derived or functional ingredients is advantageous, • Experience supporting scale‑up, process transfer or cross‑departmental development projects is beneficial For more information please call Chris Beckenham on 0161 667 1795. Keywords: phd, research, biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, doctorate, msc, speciality ingredients, molecule, microbiology, microbiological, plant source, personal care, biosynthetic, bioprocess, bioprocesses, fermentation, bio fermentation, upstream, downstream, cell cultivation, metabolite, cell lysates, metabolic pathway, enzyme, aseptic techniques, industrial biotechnology, e.coli, bacillus, yeast, bioreactor, purification, HG2, GMO, extraction, natural source, ingredients, ingredient mechanism, hair care, scalp care, trichology, sustainability, natural, ayurvedic, biotech-derived, enzymatic.

Are you a well-connected sales professional, appointment setter, or business development expert with access to innovative companies, tech startups, or manufacturing hubs? At Digipulse Ltd, we help global businesses maximize their R&D Tax Claims and secure prestigious UK/European grants. We operate on a highly competitive 35% success-fee model with clients—and now, we want to share that success with you. We are expanding our global network and looking for Freelance Lead Gen Agents to connect us with qualified businesses. The Role: Identify and introduce businesses undergoing technical innovation (software development, engineering, science, etc.) that could qualify for R&D claims or grants. Book them into a Free Eligibility Consultation with our technical expert team. That’s it. Our team handles the heavy lifting, the technical assessment, and the closing. The Compensation (No Win, No Fee): This is a fully remote, commission-only position. You will earn a generous percentage split of our 30% success fee upon every successful claim payout. Because R&D claims often total tens or hundreds of thousands of pounds, your earning potential per successful introduction is exceptionally high. Why Partner With Us? Easy Hook for Clients: You are offering clients a Free Consultation with Zero Financial Risk (No Win, No Fee). It is an incredibly easy door-opener. Global Target Market:You can source clients from any country with active R&D incentive programs. Full Marketing Support: We provide you with the pitch decks, scripts, and case studies you need to succeed. Ready to leverage your network and earn substantial commission? DM us directly with a brief summary of your background/target market, or email us at [awala@dgp-tax.com]. #FreelanceSales #CommissionJobs #LeadGeneration #SalesAgents #AppointmentSetter #BusinessDevelopment #RemoteWork

Formulation Manager Manchester BB6 £30,000 – £40,000 DOE Permanent Benefits • 25 Days Holiday, • Flexitime, • Hybrid Working (3 days in office), • Free Parking, • Training & Career Development, • Progression Opportunities, • Opportunity to work across a large product portfolio SRG are working with a growing personal care product manufacturer based in Lancashire who are looking for an experienced Formulation Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong cosmetics and personal care formulation experience to support the growth and development of new and existing products. Candidates with industrial experience in surfactant chemistry, dissolution behaviours, colour systems, colour cosmetics, fragrances, preservatives, skin compatibility, manufacturing scale-up, and cosmetic regulations are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities • Lead formulation development from concept through to production and product launch, • Oversee daily manufacturing operations and support KPI performance, • Ensure compliance with cosmetic and chemical regulations across EU and US markets, • Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues to maintain quality and efficiency, • Work closely with R&D, production, and supply chain teams to support product launches, • Apply surfactant chemistry knowledge in the development of cosmetic and personal care products, • Conduct laboratory testing on powdered ingredients and analyse dissolution behaviour and product performance, • Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, safety, and product quality Requirements • 3+ years’ recent experience formulating cosmetics or personal care products, • Strong experience across formulation, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance, • Degree or HNC in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or Chemical Engineering preferred, • Full right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for this role

A leading SME Food Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Engineer with an Electrical bias to join their team. This role will work permanent afternoons Mon-Fri 40 hour per week plus one Sat or Sun per month.\n\nThis Multi skilled engineer (electrical bias) will provide hands-on maintenance competence, equipment knowledge, analysis of equipment performance and strong communication skill with experience in a manufacturing environment. Food manufacturing experience will be deemed advantageous.\n\nThis role will require a broad Knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical, Electrical & PLC/Inverter Assets and skills and capability to logically diagnose and fault find on a variety of equipment/situations.\n\nMulti Skilled Electrical engineer responsibilities include:\n\n Execute hands-on planned and unplanned maintenance activities to agreed standards, always ensuring safe working.\n\n Ensure assets are ready to produce products that are of an excellent quality, despatched on time in full to the satisfaction of our customers\n\n Ensure a robust and clearly communicated safe system of work is applied for all activities that you undertake – properly risk assessed\n\n Coach, train and give understanding to production colleagues to achieve continual improvements in equipment knowledge/performance\n\n * Act with integrity at all times to build a culture of professional engineering and proactive equipment-focussed continuous improvement skills\n\nYou will be a Multi skilled, electrically biased engineer with manufacturing experience. You will be apprenticeship trained within a food manufacturer or have a Technical qualifications and competence in mechanical/electrical at a minimum NVQ Level 3 or BTEC Engineering certificate/equivalent qualification.\n\nTo apply please email a cv

Are you a Technical or Scientific Service Engineer looking to concentrate your work within Manchester? Are you looking to do local site-based customer-facing work, while keeping an element of variety? Due to our rapid expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a Technical Service Engineer / Scientific Support Engineer, to manage our state-of-the-art robotics solutions within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets.\n\nBASIC SALARY: £52,000 - £56,000\n\nBENEFITS: \n· Monthly £150 On-Call Allowance + £120 for additional call out \n· Company Pension Scheme (minimum employee contribution of 4%, Company will pay 5% and match up to 8%)\n· Performance Bonus\n· 25 Days Annual Holiday (Plus Statutory Days)\n· Group Income Protection Scheme\n· Private Health care including Optical & Dental\n· Life Assurance etc.\n\nLOCATION: Manchester\n\nCOMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Liverpool, Stockport, Wigan, Oldham, Warrington, Knutsford, Altrincham, Wilmslow, Widnes, Rochdale, Bolton, Southport, Birkenhead,\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Service Engineer, Technical Support Engineer - Robotics, Automation, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Medical, Biotechnology\n\nYou will be our main Field Service Engineer for the Manchester area, responsible for customers in and adround the Manchester area, with occasional travel outside of this area will also be required from time to time, occasionally spending time away.\n\nWe will train you extensively from Day 1, on our products, systems, IT, procedures, applications, and customers. This is an on-site role, immersing yourself with key customers, their visions, needs and aspirations.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Service Engineer, Technical Support Engineer - Robotics, Automation, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Medical, Biotechnology\n\nAs our Technical Service Engineer, you will:\n· Become the service subject Matter Expert for our customers.\n· Perform remote support and diagnostics.\n· Manage the escalation flow to ensure timely customer follow-up until issue is resolved.\n· Ensure Preventative Maintenance Procedures, intervals, and schedules are correct and complete.\n· Identify / forecast spare parts requirements\n· Utilise D365 Service Reports, RMAs & monthly KPI reports.\n· Handle all service calls timely and professionally.\n· Communicate with customer, R&D, Customer Service, Product Management, Manufacturing and Sales, ensuring superior customer satisfaction.\n· Provide 24/7 remote and on-site service on a rotating model.\n\nPERSON SPECIFICATION: Technical Service Engineer, Technical Support Engineer - Robotics, Automation, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Medical, Biotechnology\n\nYou will have:\n· Technical background (electrical, mechanical, IT), within complex machinery, in an industry such as: Heavy Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Equipment, Mining, Automation, Robotics, Shipbuilding, Marine, Drilling, Biotechnology (or similar).\n· Either a technical Degree, HNC, HND, or time-served professional experience equivalent.\n· Strong customer-centric / customer-facing pedigree.\n· Creative problem-solving mindset, driven by the motivation to assist customers, sales & service personnel, to overcome obstacles and challenges.\n· Experience of Microsoft 365 or equivalent, Active directory, and SQL databases (we provide relevant training).\n· Experience of IP addressing, Remote Desktop Protocols, & Driver Support.\n· Knowledge of Beckhoff Twin CAT, Elmo Studio, Vision Systems, and Barcode Reading.\n· Capability of working reliably / resiliently.\n\nNB: This job requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.\n\nOUR COMPANY:\n\nWe are the fastest-growing division of a multinational branded R&D manufacturing Group. Our division has over 80 staff, across 12 countries.\n\nFor the past 75 years we have innovatively developed, pioneered, built and created customer-led product solutions within the fields of Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Robotics, and Automation.\n\nWe are culturally diverse, with a cooperative, down-to-earth environment. Not only do we offer a motivating working style, but also modern working conditions backed by a commitment to training and personal advancement.\n\nPROSPECTS:\n\nThis position offers unrivalled training and development. This is an area where we deliver many resources, aiming to keep your skills fresh, and at the leading edge.\n\nIt is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Service Engineer, Technical Support Engineer - Robotics, Automation, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Medical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Mining, Heavy Engineering, Scientific Instruments\n\nINTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application.\n\nWallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.\n\nPlease Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.\n\nREF: JK18345, Wallace Hind Selection

Applications Engineer / Technical Support Engineer / Installation Engineer required to join a leading global leading engineering manufacturer of machine tools. \n\n The successful Applications Engineer / Technical Support Engineer / Installation Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support, including, installations, customer training and maintenance, assisting with product selection, preparing quotations, and ensuring customers receive the best engineering solutions for their machine tools across the UK and Ireland. This is a remote role with regular travel to customer sites. \n\n The Applications Engineer / Technical Support Engineer / Installation Engineer will ideally have experience in engineering applications, technical support, or sales within machine tools, cutting tools and CNC machines.\n\n Package\n\n£35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience\n25 days holiday + bank holidays\nCompany pension scheme\nCompany Car \nCareer development opportunities\n Applications Engineer / Technical Support Engineer / Installation Engineer Role\n\nAnalyse customer requirements to recommend tailored machine tool products & solutions.\nProvide technical support, troubleshooting and product recommendations for various machine tools and accessories to customers and internal teams.\nPrepare technical proposals, quotations, and ensure compliance with industry standards for machine tool and cutting tool applications.\nCollaborate with R&D and production teams to enhance machine tool products and develop new solutions.\nSupport sales teams with technical expertise on machine tool and cutting tool products during customer meetings and events.\nLiaise with various engineering departments\n Applications Engineer / Technical Support Engineer / Installation Engineer Requirements\n\nExperience as an Applications Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar within the machine tool or cutting tool industry.\nStrong knowledge of machine tool and cutting tool products. Full training provided.\nFamiliarity with ERP/CRM systems such as SAP or Salesforce is desirable.\nTechnical mechanical engineering degree, HND, BEng or similar is advantageous.\nWillingness to travel for customer visits and sales support when required across the UK and Ireland

Corporate Tax Manager - Hybrid (3 days office/2 work from home)\n\nOur client is a well-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in central Manchester.\n\nDue to continued growth they are looking for an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join their well-established and supportive tax team whihh has a strong reputation for delivering expert advice across a broad range of tax matters.\n\nThey are looking for a motivated tax professional to manage a diverse portfolio of corporate clients and provide high-quality advisory and compliance services.\n\nClients range from sole traders and business start-ups to multi-million-pound limited companies and partnerships.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual looking to take the next step in their career within a growing, supportive, and professional environment.\n\nRequirements:\n\n ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified.\n\n Minimum of 5 years’ corporation tax experience in a professional practice.\n\n Strong analytical and quantitative skills٫ with accuracy and attention to detail.\n\n Experience managing client relationships and handling a portfolio independently.\n\n Ability to mentor and support junior team members.\n\n Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with clients and colleagues.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nAs a Corporate Tax Manager, you will:\n\n Manage a portfolio of corporate clients, including Owner-Managed Businesses (OMBs), SMEs, and larger corporate groups.\n\n Oversee corporate tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate tax return submissions, and advising clients on payments including quarterly instalment payments.\n\n Advise on tax planning opportunities, including corporate structuring, R&D tax relief, capital allowances, and other incentives.\n\n Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients and manage tax risk and compliance matters.\n\n Provide support on more complex tax advisory projects, tax due diligence, share valuations, and international tax matters.\n\n Develop and mentor junior team members, supporting their technical and professional growth.\n\n Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for tax matters.\n\n Stay up to date with tax legislation.\n\n Ensure that assignments are completed within budget and all parties are kept informed of overruns.\n\n Manage WIP and billing process on your portfolio of clients.\n\nBenefits:\n\n Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays.\n\n Flexible benefits package including discount portal. This includes buy/sell holidays, car scheme, cycle to work scheme and much more.\n\n Death in service cover of 4 x salary.\n\n Employer pension contributions of 3% (commencing after 3 months of service).\n\n Free parking on a rota basis.\n\n Company staff and social events.\n\n “Dress for your day” dress code policy.\n\n Introducer fee for new clients of 10% of first year client fees billed and paid.\n\n * £1,000 referral success fee for introducing new colleagues.\n\nApplicants must be eligible to work in the UK as sponsorship isn't provided currently

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R&D Manager (Coatings / Polyurethane).Excellent Salary, Dependent on Experience + Car Allowance + Relocation Package + Benefits.Are you a R&D Manager or Formulation Chemist with experience in coatings or polyurethane systems, looking to lead innovation and technical strategy within a growing manufac

Title: Senior Salesforce Test Engineer. O Associates have partnered with a R&D client on their search for a Senior Test Engineer with a Salesforce background to join them on a Contract basis to replace an outgoing Tester.

Mortgage Broker Bridging Finance Experience EssentialALL WARM LEADS PROVIDED | Up to £35,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission | Warrington. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mortgage Broker to join a growing specialist property finance business in Warrington.

AgHires is looking for a Food Technologist to join their Front-End Innovation team in Eccles, England. This 12-month fixed term role involves designing and prototyping food concepts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and translating consumer insights into innovative products. Candidates sho

PZ Cussons is seeking a dynamic Packaging Development Technologist to join their R&D team at the Agecroft Factory in Salford. The role focuses on developing packaging solutions that meet brand, consumer, cost, quality, and sustainability requirements, while supporting innovation in packaging and ens

A leading professional services firm in Manchester is seeking an R&D Tax Manager to bridge technology and tax. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in various programming languages and a passion for innovation.

Such areas are likely to include loss relief, tax relief on interest, transfer pricing, R&D tax relief, capital allowances, group reorganisations, shareholder reorganisations, international tax matters and acquisitions & disposals. Our national corporate tax service Line supports a wide range of bus

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Innovation Reliefs Assistant Manager to help companies with R&D tax relief claims. The ideal candidate will have relevant professional qualifications, strong tax technical knowledge, and experience with Innovation Reliefs.

A global consulting firm in Manchester is seeking an R&D Tax - Science/Engineering Consultant to join their rapidly growing team.

EY is looking for a Senior Science/Engineering Consultant to join their expanding R&D tax team in Manchester, Scotland, or Leeds. Key qualifications include a degree in science, engineering, or technology, along with two years of relevant industry experience.

D R Newitt & Associates in Manchester is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias for permanent afternoon shifts.

R&D Tax - Science / Engineering Consultant. R&D Tax – Science / Engineering Consultant. As a Senior Science/Engineering Consultant you will be working with a variety of clients from owner managed businesses to multinational groups, who are at the front line in developing cutting edge technology wh

A global semiconductor manufacturer is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their R&D team in Manchester. You will play a key role in the product development lifecycle, collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electronics Engineering or a related f

Product Development Engineer page is loaded## Product Development Engineerlocations: Manchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-20014282At Nexperia Manchester, we are expanding our R&D team with the addition of another Product Development Engineer. Duties

A leading consulting firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced tax practitioner to work on R&D claims and client relationships.The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, experience in Corporation Tax, and effective relationship management abilities.This position offers opportunitie

This part-time role involves generating leads for R&D tax credit services. Clearcut Accounting is hiring a Junior Sales Executive in Manchester, UK.

A global professional services firm in Manchester is seeking a skilled practitioner to join their R&D Tax team.The role involves preparing R&D tax claims, building client relationships, and contributing to business development.Ideal candidates are experienced in tax roles, possess strong technical a

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd seeks a permanent NPD Scientist in Manchester.In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in developing next-generation active ingredients, working at the intersection of chemistry, biotechnology, and applied science.The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate qualification

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is seeking an R&D Programme Adviser to join their growing team.

CMap, a fast-growing software company in Manchester, is seeking a QA Analyst to join their R&D team. The role requires experience in testing SaaS products and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle. You will be responsible for manual testing, collaborating directly with develope

Science, technology, or engineering industry experience (2+ years). R&D Tax – Science / Engineering Consultant. As a Senior Science/Engineering Consultant you will be working with a variety of clients from owner managed businesses to multinational groups who are at the front line in developing cut

Design, build, and evolve scalable, resilient data platforms and pipelines that enable AI and machine learning use cases across T&D Engineering. Partner closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, software engineers, and product owners to deliver end‑to‑end data and AI solutions. R

EY in Manchester is looking for a Senior Science/Engineering Consultant to join their Research & Development tax team.

A leading materials science firm in the UK is offering a Materials Science Technologist apprenticeship. This role provides hands-on experience in R&D with a focus on cutting-edge magnesium alloys and zirconium materials.

Business Analyst - Legal Department page is loaded## Business Analyst - Legal Departmentlocations: London: Manchesterposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-07592Business Analyst to join our Global Legal Operations team and play a pivotal role in modernising how our Legal D

Business Development Manager | Bridging Finance | UK Wide (Remote) A fast-growing, well-backed specialist lender is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager as it continues to scale across the UK bridging finance market. The role will involve: * Developing and managing strong r

In Sprint Reply we combine an execution oriented engineering approach with strong experiences on 4 technology families, Robotic Process Automation, Computer Vision & ICR, AI & Machine Learning and Process Mining, dedicating constant attention to R&D on various Artificial Intelligence issues. Use sec

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager with a solid understanding of the UK R&D scheme and experience in supporting companies with R&D claims related to software development. Conducting detailed technical discussions with clients to explain the meaning of R&D for tax purposes and help the

R&D of novel security software to prevent the duplication, distribution and display of copy-protected books; to be implemented in scanners, web servers and pdf readers. Liaising with major scanner / copy technology companies, ISPs and pdf reader software companies to implement novel security softwar

EY is seeking an experienced Manager in Manchester to oversee R&D claims related to software development.

A leading accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead the preparation of R&D claims.You will ensure compliance with R&D tax legislation and manage various tax projects.The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, recent experience in R&D tax, and will be p

Mechanical Design Engineer - Specialist Manufacturing Location: North West Salary: Competitive + benefits Type: Full‑time, Permanent OverviewA leading UK manufacturer within the specialist marine, diving and technical equipment sector is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing R&D and engineering function. This organisation designs and manufactures high‑performance products used globally across commercial, defence, emergency services and industrial environments. This is an opportunity to take ownership of full‑cycle mechanical design projects - from concept development through to prototyping, testing and production - within a business known for innovation, quality and engineering excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead the mechanical design of new and existing products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar). Develop concepts, detailed models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings. Work closely with production teams to ensure designs are optimised for manufacturability. Support R&D, prototyping and testing activities, including material selection and performance validation. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including electrical, fabrication, quality and operations. Contribute to continuous improvement, product enhancements and cost‑reduction initiatives. Ensure all designs meet relevant industry standards, safety requirements and compliance regulations. Provide technical input throughout the full product lifecycle.Skills & Experience Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or similar. Strong 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks preferred). Experience designing mechanical components, assemblies or fabricated products. Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and engineering principles. Hands‑on approach with the ability to support prototyping and testing. Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently on multiple projects. Experience within marine, diving, PPE, technical textiles, pressure systems or similar sectors is advantageous but not essential.What's on Offer Opportunity to work on innovative, high‑impact engineering projects used worldwide. A collaborative environment where engineering ideas move quickly from concept to production. Career development within a growing, specialist manufacturing organisation. Competitive salary and benefits package.Hays Specialist 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 (url removed)

Group Tax Advisor South Manchester - hybrid following training Paying up to £50,000 DOE We are delighted to be partnered with a global brand who are headquartered in South Manchester. Due to continued growth they are looking to bring in a Group Taxi Advisor to work directly underneath an impressive Group Head of Tax. Job Purpose: To provide day to day tax & administrative support to the Group Tax function; providing accurate information on a timely basis and assisting as required to ensure all internal & statutory deadlines are met. Key Duties And Responsibilities Assist with the collation and preparation of information to be provided to external advisers for completion of outsourced corporation tax computations Assist with tracking of due dates and submission deadlines for assigned corporation tax returns Assist with the collation and preparation of information to be provided to external advisers for completion of outsourced R&D and patent box claims Assist with the calculation of quarterly instalment payments & group payment arrangement and reconciling balances to government gateway & other sources as appropriate Assist with the year end and interim Group Tax Reporting process, including collating information and completing detailed tax analysis work, completing tax packs and corporation tax journals for review Support with External auditors' queries as part of year end and interim reporting as required Maintain records of group tax references and other Group Tax records Assist with employment tax or indirect tax filings /queries as required Assist with other taxation projects arising from business needs Assist with administrative tasks for the Group Tax Function as required About You: ATT / Part-qualified CTA will be considered, 4+ years of relevant experience Competent in Microsoft office applications including excel Ability to manage and plan own workload to deadlines, including handling conflicting and changing priorities High level of attention to detail A brilliant role working for a fantastic organisation who have a generous benefits package and dynamic team. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates TPBN1_UKTJ

Technical Manager (Sports and Recreational Surfaces) £Excellent Salary, Dependent on Experience + Car Allowance + Relocation Package + Benefits Bury St Edmunds Are you a Technical Manager or Formulation Chemist with experience in coatings or polyurethane systems, looking to lead innovation and technical strategy within a growing manufacturer? Do you enjoy a leadership role that combines product development, quality control and manufacturing support, while driving new product innovation from concept through to commercial production? The company are a leading UK manufacturer of coatings and systems for sport and recreational surfaces. Operating from its Suffolk base, the company supplies its specialist product range across the UK and international markets, while also representing global brands in tennis, padel and athletic surface solutions. This is a key leadership position, responsible for overseeing technical service, R&D, QA and QC functions, playing a vital role in driving innovation, ensuring product quality and supporting continued business growth. This role would suit a technically strong leader with experience in coatings and product development, looking to make a strategic impact. The Role: Lead product development and innovation across coating formulations Manage the full lifecycle of new product development projects Establish and maintain technical standards, ensuring consistent product quality Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and production issues Evaluate raw materials and maintain supplier specifications Provide technical support to customers and internal sales teams The Person: Experience in coatings or chemical product development Strong background in water-based coatings and/or 2K polyurethane systems Job Reference: BBBH25138a Key words: Technical, Manager, Formulation, Chemist, Sports Surfacing, Recreational, Manufacturing, Installation, Polyurethane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East Anglia, Relocation We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. 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 on our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Automation / Process Control)Location: Manchester Salary: £60,000 + benefits The Opportunity We're supporting the build of a brand-new, highly regulated manufacturing and R&D facility in Manchester. This is a genuinely unique opportunity to join a site from the ground up, working in a technical, project-led environment focused on advanced process control, automation and small-batch production. This role is far more than a "keep the line running" position, it's heavily involved in automation, system setup, validation and continuous improvement within a GMP-regulated setting. The Role You'll play a key role in delivering and supporting automated manufacturing systems across the site, working closely with engineering, projects and operations teams. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the design, setup and commissioning of automated process systems Working across PLC, SCADA, DCS and HMI platforms Leading and supporting capital projects from concept through to validation Developing technical documentation including SOPs, specifications and validation protocols Supporting GMP compliance, change control and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) Troubleshooting and resolving process control and automation issues Supporting new product and technology introduction from an engineering perspective Driving improvements in automation performance and system reliability Technical Environment You'll be working within a regulated, batch-process manufacturing environment, with exposure to: PLC / SCADA / DCS systems (Rockwell / DeltaV environments) Batch control systems and automation strategies GMP / GAMP / 21 CFR Part 11 compliance Process equipment such as: filtration systems fluid handling systems bioprocess-style equipment Clean utilities and building systems (HVAC, purified water, etc.) What We're Looking For Strong background in automation, controls or process engineering Experience working in a GMP or regulated manufacturing environment (pharma, biotech, chemical, etc.) Hands-on experience with PLC / SCADA / DCS systems Understanding of validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) and compliance frameworks Experience supporting projects, commissioning or system implementation Ability to troubleshoot and improve complex process control systems Desirable Experience Exposure to platforms such as DeltaV, FactoryTalk or ControlLogix Experience with batch processing and process automation Knowledge of GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11, S88 / S95 Experience with: bioprocessing systems CIP / COP / autoclaves cleanroom or controlled environments Why This Role? Be part of a greenfield site setup Work in a highly technical, automation-led environment Move away from repetitive manufacturing into project-based engineering Gain exposure to advanced regulated manufacturing systems Long-term progression within a growing, specialist operation Additional Info Permanent position Some flexibility required to support site operations when needed Strong emphasis on safety, compliance and engineering standards Next Steps If this looks aligned with your background, I'd be happy to talk you through the role in more detail

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Manchester Salary: £43,000 – £53,000 (dependent on experience) The Business A well-established machinery manufacturer designing and building bespoke innovative machinery solutions and equipment used by customers worldwide. The business has built a strong reputation for equipment quality, innovation, and customer service. The Role This is a unique opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to take full ownership of mechanical design within the business. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of bespoke machinery and automation systems from concept through to manufacture, testing and installation. The Mechanical Design Engineer will design new machinery from scratch, lead concept development, prototyping and R&D, and take designs through to manufacture. The Mechanical Design Engineer must be proficient in Autodesk Inventor and Vault. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who is comfortable on the workshop floor and involved with machine builds as they are designing on screen. The is roles involves design machinery, solving engineering challenges and seeing your ideas move from concept through to manufacture and final build. Key Responsibilities Design bespoke machinery from concept through to manufacture Produce 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor Lead R&D, prototyping and new machine development Design sheet metal and stainless-steel fabricated components Ensure designs are practical, efficient and manufacturable Support machine build, test, installation and commissioning phases Contribute ideas to improve machine performance, build quality and efficiency Requirements Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications At least 3 year’s experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within a machinery manufacturing environment Background designing bespoke machinery, conveyors or handling equipment Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor Good understanding of manufacturing processes and materials Experience with sheet metal design What’s On Offer £43,000 – £53,000 salary depending on experience 30 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas shutdown) Workplace pension Stable business with low staff turnover Real freedom to design, innovate and create new machinery Designing bespoke machinery, variety of designs Opportunity to build and shape a mechanical design function long-term Long term career progression If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Adele Lewis: Mobile: (phone number removed) Office: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) ASPLIV