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Series A Deep-Tech Optics & Materials Company We are recruiting for a highly innovative deep-technology company developing advanced optical technologies based on proprietary soft optical materials and fluid-based photonic systems. The company operates at the intersection of optics, materials science, chemistry, fluid-based optical systems and precision engineering, with applications spanning adaptive optics, AR/VR, ophthalmics and next-generation photonic systems. Following successful technology development and the creation of multiple working demonstrators, the business is now entering structured co-development programmes with early strategic customers and is seeking an exceptional CTO to help lead the next phase of technical and commercial growth. This role will appeal to someone who enjoys difficult multidisciplinary problems, has experience translating novel physical technologies into manufacturable systems, and wants to help shape a technically ambitious deep-tech company at a formative stage of growth. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, Chief Engineer and leadership team to define technology strategy, guide productisation and scale-up, shape the IP portfolio, and lead customer-facing technical engagement with strategic partners. This is not a role removed from the technology. We are looking for someone equally comfortable discussing wavefront aberrations, material stability, optical architectures and process yield — while also operating credibly with customers, investors and board stakeholders. The Opportunity The company has built a substantial foundation of proprietary IP in optical soft materials and fluidic optical systems, including: • A significant patent estate and invention pipeline, • Proprietary formulations and device architectures, • In-house prototype and testing capability, • Early-stage pilot manufacturing capability, • Active customer co-development programmes The business strategy focuses on high-value IP, enabling technologies and platform architectures which can be integrated into customer products through licensing and strategic B2B partnerships. Applications include: • Adaptive and tunable optics, • AR/VR systems, • Ophthalmic and presbyopia correction, • Precision instrumentation, • Emerging photonic technologies The Role The CTO will lead the company’s transition from advanced laboratory demonstrators through to robust, manufacturable systems suitable for customer integration and scaled deployment. Key responsibilities include: Technology Strategy & Platform Development • Define and maintain a coherent 6–24 month technology roadmap aligned with customer programmes and long-term platform strategy, • Determine where to deepen proprietary capability versus integrate external or partner technologies, • Establish technical milestones and stage gates linked to funding, hiring and customer commitments, • Guide the progression from TRL 4–5 demonstrators to TRL 7–8 manufacturable systems R&D Leadership & Productisation • Lead and grow a multidisciplinary technical team spanning optics, materials, chemistry, coatings, modelling and characterisation, • Drive technologies from experimental prototypes to reliable and manufacturable products, • Establish rigorous but pragmatic development practices around experimentation, data and technical decision-making, • Oversee validation and reliability testing across optical performance and environmental robustness IP & Competitive Positioning • Shape and evolve the company’s IP strategy alongside executive leadership and external counsel, • Drive invention capture and patent prioritisation, • Monitor competitive and patent landscapes across optical materials, adaptive optics and adjacent technologies, • Ensure customer collaborations strengthen the company’s core IP position Customer-Facing Technical Leadership • Act as senior technical counterpart for strategic co-development partners, • Translate integration and performance requirements into clear technical architectures and specifications, • Present technical trade-offs, risks and mitigation plans clearly and credibly, • Support the structuring of co-development programmes and technical workstreams Manufacturing & External Partnerships • Develop the path from prototype manufacturing to scalable production, • Select and manage key external technical and manufacturing partners, • Define technical interfaces and quality expectations across the supply chain, • Help shape long-term manufacturing strategy as the business scales Candidate Profile We are looking for an experienced technical leader with deep scientific credibility and strong commercial judgement. You are likely to have: • A PhD or equivalent depth of expertise in optics, optical engineering, physics, materials science, chemistry or a related field, • 10+ years in advanced R&D or product development environments, • Leadership experience as a CTO, VP Engineering, VP Research, Head of R&D or equivalent, • A track record of taking novel physical technologies from concept through prototype into customer deployment or commercialisation, • Strong IP awareness, ideally including named inventorship on patents, • Experience working directly with strategic customers or co-development partners Particular interest will be given to experience in: • Soft optical materials, • Adaptive or tunable optics, • Optofluidic or microfluidic systems with optical functionality, • Optical polymers, LC systems, gels or elastomers, • Precision optical devices, • AR/VR optics, • Ophthalmic technologies, • Advanced photonic systems Operating Style This role requires someone who is: • Comfortable operating in an early-stage deep-tech environment, • Hands-on when required, but capable of strategic leadership, • Experimentally rigorous and data-driven, • Pragmatic under uncertainty, • Low ego, collaborative and intellectually curious, • Motivated by building enduring technology platforms rather than short-term optimisation The Environment This is a company where science and engineering genuinely drive the business. The underlying technology is established. The IP position is substantial. Customer engagement is already underway. The challenge now is to convert highly differentiated technical capability into scalable products, manufacturable platforms and long-term commercial advantage. For the right individual, this represents an opportunity to shape both the technical direction and future trajectory of a genuinely ambitious deep-tech company while remaining close to the science and engineering itself. Confidential discussions are welcomed alex@scientissearch.com .

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Data Management - Team Lead to join our Data Management team, in a leadership role. The role comprises providing team leadership and clinical data management expertise for the Clinical Affairs and R&D departments across Abbott's Diabetes Care

A leading healthcare company in Witney is looking for a Clinical Data Management - Team Lead to provide leadership and expertise in clinical data management for its Diabetes Care product range. The ideal candidate will spearhead data management activities, support clinical studies, and ensure effect

Support clinical studies, including CRF design/review, database build and validation, creation of data management documents. Key activities as a Principal Clinical Data Management Analyst include:. Lead and direct data management activities in support of Clinical Affairs and R&D.

You will oversee the Project Management of regulatory projects, integrating with the US and OUS Regulatory organisation, the R&D organisation and other key functional groups. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required to ensure that the jobholder has sufficient technical knowledge to effectively a

Production Operator We are a medium-sized business based in Eynsham, who supply precision and low-volume composite parts to the medical, aerospace and F1 industries. We have a modern R&D facility with free onsite parking. We are seeking a Production Operator to manufacture large composite components used within the medical industry. The role involves preparing mould tooling, operating automated spraying equipment, supporting fibre, resin and curing processes, conducting material tests, and ensuring full product traceability and quality compliance. The Operator will rotate across different stages of the manufacturing process, supporting production throughput while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and process control. Please note this role includes safe but localised elevated temperatures, and some heavy lifting with mechanical equipment. What you will do: • Prepare composite mould tooling, including cleaning, release agent and silicone application., • Conduct gel testing and resin mix testing to verify material readiness before production., • Load and secure mould tools onto the spindle equipment ready for automated processing., • Operate and monitor pre-programmed robotic spray systems while managing fibre feed., • Remove finished parts from mould tools,, • First stage in process inspection using pre-programmed CMM. Low level fault finding will be picked up by the inspection team., • Load and unload curing ovens safely., • Prepare and perform testing on composite samples, • Record manufacturing data and traceability information within the production system., • Kit, package and prepare finished composite parts for downstream processes or shipment. What you will need: Essential • Ability to follow structured processes and work instructions., • Strong attention to detail and quality standards., • Comfortable working with industrial equipment, ovens and robotic systems., • Ability to work rotating shifts – currently earlies and lates so please consider transport, • Manual handling capability., • Indefinite right to work Desirable • Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment., • Experience in composites manufacturing., • Basic understanding of composite materials and curing processes., • Experience with rigging and slinging

Design Engineer £35,000 - £45,000 + Training + Bonus + Progression + Excellent Company Benefits Witney, Oxfordshire (Commutable from: Oxford, Carterton, Kidlington, Bicester, Abingdon, Faringdon) Are you a Design Engineer, looking to join a specialist manufacturer, who will enable you to design bespoke and innovative equipment, whilst actively investing in your technical skillset? On offer is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career within a multi-million-pound organisation where you will be the technical lead on projects, overseeing them from cradle to grave. The company are leaders in their industry and are going from strength to strength. Due to their continued success, they are now looking to add to their closeknit team. In this varied role, you will support the R&D team with the design of new products in addition to amending existing designs, ensuring continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. This role would suit a Design Engineer, looking to become the technical lead, with a genuine market leading company who will invest in your development and career growth. The Role: - Design Engineer - Design of new products & supporting existing products - Oversee projects from cradle to grave. - Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4.30pm) The Person: - Experience using 3D CAD software - Manufacturing background - HND or equivalent - Commutable to Whitney Job Reference Number: (phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact [Jack Banks] at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Permanent | Oxfordshire Based + UK/International Travel This is a hands-on engineering role working on complex rail sensing and data-capture systems used across live rail infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally. You’ll support the preparation, testing, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of bespoke survey systems deployed on rail vehicles and customer platforms, helping ensure high-quality, reliable data collection in demanding real-world environments. The company operates at the forefront of rail technology and geophysics, offering excellent long-term development opportunities within a highly specialised technical environment. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and field teams while being given the freedom to take ownership, develop your skills quickly, and become an important part of the wider operation. The role sits between field engineering, electronics, software, and R&D, giving you exposure to a wide variety of specialist systems and technologies. You’ll be involved in configuring and calibrating equipment, supporting Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, debugging faults across hardware and software systems, and improving the reliability and usability of equipment used by operational survey teams. You’ll work with sensor systems, GPS timing equipment, serial communication, networked devices, and bespoke in-house data-capture platforms. This position would suit somebody who enjoys understanding how systems work, diagnosing faults, and solving practical technical problems rather than staying purely within a lab or test-bench environment. The role is primarily office and workshop-based, with occasional UK travel and periodic international deployments supporting installations and survey operations. Suitable backgrounds could include field engineering, electronics or instrumentation, geophysics, systems integration, theatre/live systems, motorsport, automation, or other hands-on technical environments where troubleshooting and fault-finding are a core part of the role. Requirements: Hands-on troubleshooting and fault-finding experience Experience installing, configuring, or supporting technical equipment Confident working across electronics, software, and mechanical systems Full UK driving licence Right to work in the UK permanently

We're supporting a growing engineering business with fantastic benefits in Witney who are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer as part of continued investment in their R&D and Engineering team. This is a newly created role offering exposure to a wide range of products and projects. The Role Design and development of new and existing mechanical products Build and test products throughout the design lifecycle Produce technical documentation and project updates Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, CAD and product teamsAbout You Experience in mechanical design/engineering Strong CAD skills (Autodesk Inventor preferred) Engineering background (not purely product design) Experience working with cross‑disciplinary teams Proactive, collaborative and comfortable working independentlyWhat's On Offer Competitive salary + annual bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension: 5% employer / 3% employee Private medical cover Hybrid working and every other Friday finish at lunch Supportive culture with strong focus on wellbeing and developmentInterested? If you're a mechanically minded design engineer looking to join a stable, growing business where you can make a real impact, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation

Would you like to join Europe's leading premium health and wellness group?.Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do.W e are on the look out for a passionate Lifeguard to join our team!.With over 180 indoor and outdoor pools at David Lloyd Clubs, our Lifeguards

Merchandiser – Andover, Salisbury.Flexible, part time zero hour contract.Per hour (includes Holiday Pay).Travel time and mileage are payable subject to eligibility.Plus: Location Allowance if applicable.Full UK Driving licence plus use of vehicle required.We offer an average of 5-20 hours per week

Consultant in Pain Medicine – Medico Legal (Ad Hoc, UK Wide).Flexible ad hoc work | Excellent income top up | 250+ clinics nationwide.A rapidly expanding UK medico legal company is seeking Consultants in Pain Medicine / Chronic Pain Specialists to undertake ad hoc medico legal assessments.Work fle

East Sussex (Eastbourne, Rye, Hastings and Heathfield).Competitive base salary + uncapped commission.Audiological Science Ltd is a leading provider of audiology services, dedicated to improving the quality of life for our patients.We provide expert care across both NHS and private sectors, blending

ADHD Specialist Independent Prescriber (Nurse or Pharmacist).Right to Choose (RTC) – Fully Remote ADHD Assessments.We are recruiting on behalf of a.Right to Choose (RTC) ADHD provider.ADHD assessment and treatment services across England.Our model is designed to improve access to timely, evidence-

We Are Hiring – Healthcare Assistant | Ultrasound Department.Month Fixed Term Position £24-27k per annum.Based in various clinics in Surrey: GU22, KT12, TW20.Possibility to work overtime and cover weekend shifts.SAH Diagnostics is a growing healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high‑quali

Advanced MSK Clinician I Rheumatology I Community.Up to £60,000 pa + 30 days AL, Fees paid + Flexible working + Ongoing CPD + much more!.Compass Associates are excited to be working with a rapidly expanding healthcare organisation delivering innovative, community-based MSK, rheumatology, and pain s

Consultant Psychiatrist – Medico-Legal.This is an excellent opportunity to undertake high-quality, independent psychiatric assessments supporting legal proceedings within a well-established, clinician-led service.The service is known for producing.Review medical records and relevant documentation

Endoscopy Decontamination Technician - NHS Insourcing Opportunity.Are you an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician looking for additional weekend work? Here at 18 Week Support, we have an amazing opportunity to work with multiple well-established NHS Trusts in the West Midlands.This is an excellent o

Speech and Language Therapist – Autism Assessor.Speech and Language Therapist (SLT).In this role, you will deliver high-quality.Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R).You will conduct structured developmental interviews, gather detailed clinical histories, and contribute to diagnostic dec

Lead the Studio Experience across Two Premium Clubs in the heart of Notting Hill.Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week including some weekends).Body Works West (Private Members Club) & Notting Hill Club (Boutique Fitness Studio).Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for group exercise and exceptiona

Area Operations Manager – Pharmacy (Multi-site).We are seeking experienced Area Operations Managers with a background in multi-site pharmacy management.We are looking for strong leaders who:.Thrive on colleague and patient interaction.Are passionate about spending the majority of their time in pha

Our Consultant in Care of the Elderly will play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality general medical care while helping to shape the development of frailty services for the Island of Jersey.This post sits within a newly formed Elderly Care and Frailty Department and combines inpatient ward

This leading, innovative clinic based in North London are looking for a skilled and professional Phlebotomist to join their growing private healthcare team.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, patient-focused clinic delivering high-quality healthcare services in a supportive and prof

Experienced Case Manager – Adult Brain & Spinal Injuries.Full or part time (minimum 3 days/week).Must have medico-legal case management experience*.Compass Associates is proud to be working with a well-established case management business, to recruit a new Case Manager to join their North West adu

Temporary Medical Receptionist (Remote).Remote (Supporting a GP Surgery).Temporary 1st June until approximately September (end date TBC).We are seeking a reliable and organised.GP surgery team on a temporary remote basis from.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous GP or healthcar

Dispensing Optician Vacancy - Shephard and Akay Optometrists.We’re a friendly, community focused independent opticians where people and patients always come first.As a Dispensing Optician with us, you’ll join a close-knit team that values your skills, supports your development, and gives you the

Clinical Scientist – Exciting Career opportunity in Radiation Oncology – British overseas Territory.The small team in this centre are seeking to hire a new Medical Physicist/Clinical scientist.Life on the Island is excellent for those who enjoy an outdoors.Excellent basic salary (depending on ex

Band 8c (dependent on experience).Full-time or part-time considered (minimum 2 days per week).Competitive hourly rate (DOE, via Umbrella or PAYE).We are currently recruiting for a Locum Consultant Clinical Psychologist to join a specialist Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient service in Staffordshire.This is an e

Audiologist / Hearing Aid Dispenser – Private Domiciliary Company.Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30.Basic Salary £40,000 - £50,000 + Company Car and fuel covered.On target earnings: £60,000 - £90,000 Depending on Sales (Uncapped).Part time possible – please enquire.Available (Skilled Worker /

Advanced Pharmacist – Adult Medicine & Urgent Care (Band 8a).Kettering General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.Start Date: As soon as possible.We are working with Kettering General Hospital to recruit an Advanced Pharmacist to join their Adult Medicine & Urgent Care d

Oncology Specialist Nurse – Immunotherapy Patient Support Programme.Oxford (Churchill Hospital) & Banbury (Horton Hospital).Competitive + car allowance + benefits.Are you ready to take the next step in your oncology career?.Are you an experienced Oncology Nurse looking to specialise in the deliver

Surgical Recovery Nurse - NHS Insourcing Opportunity.Are you an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), looking for additional weekend work? Here at 18 Week Support, we have an exciting opportunity to support a well-established NHS Trust in the Hampshire area within a busy Urology Surgery service.T

Remote/Hyrid Working Nurse Manager – Community Complex Care.Hybrid: 3 days community-based | 1 day from home | 1 day in office.UK Driving Licence & Own Car Required.Clinical Lead to support adults and children with complex healthcare needs in the community.This is a highly autonomous, clinically f

Endoscopist/Gastroenterologist (EMR Accredited) - West Midlands.Are you an Endoscopist or Gastroenterologist with EMR Accreditation looking for additional weekend work? Here at 18 Week Support, we have an amazing opportunity to work with a well-established NHS Trust in the West Midlands.This is an e

Working Arrangements & Contract Details.Flexible working models available, accommodating.We are seeking an experienced ADHD Nurse Prescriber to join a clinical team delivering high-quality Medication Review for individuals with ADHD.The role involves managing and reviewing medication, and ensuring c

We are seeking an English certified Midwives from the United Kingdom with 5 years PQE to join a private hospital in the Caribbean.This is an exciting opportunity to provide top-tier medical care while enjoying the tropical paradise lifestyle.Earning a tax-free salary along with an attractive relocat

Optometrist Vacancy - Bill Opticians, Devon.Bill Opticians is an established chain of independent opticians with 7 branches throughout Devon.We are currently looking for an Optometrist who would like to work across our supportive practices and join our high performing team.We pride ourselves on offe

Highly attractive salary or fee structure, continual professional development, great working environment with a professional team.A bit about us - and why we need you!.We currently require an Aesthetic Doctor with accredited training to fulfil Aesthetic treatment sessions in our Thurrock clinic, pro

Children’s Social Worker (Experienced) – Temporary.Temporary – 3 months initially, ongoing.Children’s Social Work Team in Medway on a temporary basis.You will work proactively with children, young people and families who have been assessed as requiring statutory intervention, using the.The r

Small Animal Vet | New First Opinion Practice opening near Northampton | Up to £65,000 + Benefits.Consult only available | 25 - 40 hours / week + 1 in 3 Shorter Saturdays.Are you a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a new challenge?.Want to help open a brand-new GP site?.We are working with an experien

ENT Consultant - NHS Insourcing Opportunity.Competitive rates paid into your Limited Company.Are you an ENT Consultant looking for additional weekend work? Here at 18 Week Support, we have an amazing opportunity to work with a well-established NHS Trusts in the North West of England, covering genera

Inomed Neurocare is a leading provider of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) services, leading the market across the UK.Our mission is to deliver exceptional clinical services to enhance patient safety and surgical outcomes in various types of surgeries, including spinal, brain, and brainstem pro

What is on offer as a WCA Functional Assessor?.Opportunities available UK-wide.NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided.What does the WCA Functional Assessor role involve?.The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day on behalf of clie

Junior Customer Success Manager – Europe (remote + regular travel across EMEA).SciPro are partnered with a pioneering AI-powered medical imaging company fundamentally shaping the way healthcare professionals work, contributing to early detection and appropriate treatment of health conditions.With

Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma NHS Insourcing Opportunity.Competitive rates paid into your Limited Company.Are you an Consultant Ophthalmologist looking for additional work? Here at 18 Week Support, we have an amazing opportunity to work with a well-established NHS Trusts in the Warwickshire

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.Sun Pharma) is the fourth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company in the world with global revenues of US$6 billion.Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities and more than 40.Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading

IVF Consultant / Consultant in Reproductive Medicine.Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Hertfordshire, London, Manchester and Nottingham.The IVF Consultant will act as a clinician within a private fertility clinic, delivering high-quality, patient-centred reproductive medicine services while supporting c

Contract: Self-employed • Ad-hoc.Doctorcall is one of the UK’s longest-established private GP services, with over 35 years of experience delivering high-quality medical care.Based in London, we pioneered the UK's first visiting doctor service and now provide thousands of private GP visits each y