Terry Parris Associates Ltd
Chief Scientific Officer
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Engineering Recruitment
Job Title: Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) – Advanced Materials & Engineering
Location: East Sussex
Salary: Competitive
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading international engineering organisation at a pivotal stage in its growth. With an impressive pipeline of major projects and ambitious expansion plans, the business is investing in innovation and scientific leadership to drive its next phase of success.
Operating at the forefront of advanced materials, research, process engineering, and high-value manufacturing, the company is seeking an experienced Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to join its executive leadership team. This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the company's technology vision, influence future product development, and lead world-class research and development initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Permanent position
- Executive leadership opportunity
- Opportunity to influence business strategy and technological direction
- Work with cutting-edge advanced materials and manufacturing technologies
- Join an established organisation with ambitious growth plans
The Role
As Chief Scientific Officer, you will be responsible for defining and delivering the company's technology strategy, ensuring innovation remains at the heart of the business. Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will lead scientific and engineering functions, oversee research and development programmes, and identify emerging technologies that will strengthen the company's competitive position.
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This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both the technological direction and long-term commercial success of a highly respected engineering organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company's technology vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Lead and develop scientific, engineering, and R&D teams, mentoring senior technical specialists and attracting outstanding talent.
- Drive innovation through the development of new technologies, advanced materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Oversee research and development programmes from concept through to implementation.
- Collaborate with executive, commercial, and product leadership teams to ensure technology strategy supports business growth.
- Manage technology budgets, resources, and project delivery.
- Provide expert technical guidance to senior leadership, customers, and investors where required.
- Monitor industry developments, emerging technologies, and competitor activity.
- Protect intellectual property and ensure the security of sensitive technical information.
- Support the continued growth and technical excellence of the organisation.
About You
You will be an accomplished scientific or technology leader with a proven track record of delivering innovation within complex engineering environments. Comfortable operating at executive level, you will combine strategic thinking with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for advancing technology.
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Qualifications & Experience
- 15-20 years' experience in senior technology or scientific leadership roles within complex engineering, manufacturing, or capital equipment environments.
- Degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree desirable.
- Chartered status would be advantageous.
- Extensive knowledge of advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and emerging technologies.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to align technology strategy with business objectives.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences, including investors and executive leadership.
Additional Information
- Based on-site in East Sussex.
- Occasional UK and international travel may be required.
This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the future of an innovative engineering organisation where your scientific expertise and strategic leadership will directly shape technology, products, and long-term business success. If you are looking for a role that offers genuine influence, technical challenge, and the opportunity to lead innovation at the highest level, we would love to hear from you.
Apply through the link, and we will be in touch to arrange a confidential discussion about the company and the opportunity.
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