Head Of Research & Development in Woking

Head of Research & Development (Optoelectronics)Starting Salary: £90,000 per annum, with a potential rise within 3 years to Director level Location: Woking, Surrey (with occasional international travel and remote working)Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (with flexibility around company core hours)Benefits:Additional production bonus (variable but approx. 4% of basic salary payable)Aviva private pension schemeBUPA private medical insuranceLife insurance (Death in Service scheme)24 days holiday per annum (plus additional Bank Holidays)Sickness absence payExcellent staff facilities including free on-site parking, transport to and from the local station, free gym membership, and weekly yoga and boxercise sessionsRelocation package available for the successful candidateAbout the Role: Are you a highly innovative individual with a passion for driving technological advancements? We are seeking a Head of Research & Development to join a tight, dynamic team. Based at our clients manufacturing base near Woking, this role involves leading research initiatives, exploring new technologies, and collaborating with external research organizations and academics.Responsibilities:Leading the Concept Development Team to drive research programs and generate innovative new technologies, especially around OptoelectronicsCollaborating with external research organizations and academicsOverseeing the development of proof of concept modelsProviding technical support to manufacturingRequirements:BSc or BEng in a Physical Science, Engineering, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Electronic Engineering, or MechatronicsExperience of Optoelectronics within a R&D EnvironmentMinimum of 5 years' experience in relevant R&D environmentsStrong technical creativity and hands-on problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and team collaboration skillsHow to Apply: If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the future of technological innovation, please submit your application through our website or via email Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don't receive a response within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful.Privacy and Data Retention: By applying to this position, you confirm your consent to the retention of your personal data. The data you provide will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely, and treated as confidential in compliance with our Privacy Policy. Our T&C's, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers are available on our website: Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers