Operations Manager in Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced entrepreneur to join the C-suite managerial team at Concrete4Change.

Job Title: Operations Manager (chemist)

Location: Nottingham

Remuneration: £60,000-£100,000 per annum (depending on experience, track record and capability). Share options: Up to £125,000

Start date and end date (approx): This is a permanent position and is available for immediate start. (Flexible on start date based on notice period)

About us:

Concrete4Change (C4C) is a R&D company that is developing a ground-breaking technology to utilise and permanently mineralise CO2 in concrete. To date, C4C raised £4.5 million from private and public investors. The company is partly owned by two of the largest concrete manufacturers in the world, Siam Cement Group ($17 billion turnover) and Goldbeck GmbH (€7 billion turnover).

C4C technology won a wide range of awards including

2021, The most innovative Net-Zero project from UN COP26 Climate Challenge Cup

2021, SDG award from the European technology chamber

2022, Top 10 startups from Royal Academy of Engineer (£20k)

2022, Santander X Prize – Global Countdown to Net-Zero (worldwide)

2022, Top 50 start-up award from PWC

2023, Startups 100 2023 Award Winner

2023, Hard Tech Investment of the Year from UK Business Angel Association

Learn more about us:

Technologies and Vacancies:

Day in the C4C Labs:

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Job description:

As the Operations Manager, you have an entrepreneurial mindset. The main purpose of the company is R&D development for the next 18 months and hence the focus will be to manage the R&D resources with 30% focus on all other operations. The person must be able to grow within the role as the company transitions and expands within Europe and the US (we were the fastest growing hard tech investment in the UK last year). You will be responsible for managing a team of researchers to deliver high-quality technology solutions. You will also work with the executive team to identify opportunities for innovation, analyse market trends, and ensure that their technology is aligned with the core business objectives.

Please consider this position is designed for an entrepreneur.

Person’s specifications

Essential:

• PhD Chemistry or construction material science.
• years of post PhD experience, at least 3+ years in a senior management position, with experience in hiring, performance evaluation and team management.
• experience in daily operations of the business, including team management, human resources,
• in hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• of business planning, data analysis and Fundraising
• ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and investors.
• of laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in equipment specification development and procurement

Desirable:

• of funding mechanisms, grant applications, and collaboration opportunities within the R&D sector.
• of working in deep tech start-ups is highly desirable

Benefits:

C4C is seeking people who want to do applied science, with an entrepreneurial spirit and use their skills to build a sustainable world.

• A unique opportunity to work with top researchers across the world
• An exciting opportunity to work with construction and develop technologies for multi-billion pound cement and concrete companies
• Private health insurance
• Government backed pension scheme
• A competitive bonus upon achieving milestones

Regular team meals and social events

Next Steps:

To apply please send a copy of your CV and cover letter to