Do you want to help accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon future? Our client is looking for a Head of Research & Materials to join their team in Warwickshire.  

The company 

Our client is dedicated to supporting the future of electrification, producing world-leading lithium-ion battery technologies. They continue to work with leading suppliers and aim to establish the UK as the leading force in battery technology.  

The role 

This is a new role created to help drive key areas of material research and development with regards to Lithium-Ion and alternative battery material technology. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Planning and delivering innovative activities  

• Identifying new science and technology opportunities 

• Supporting the development of battery materials 

• Supporting collaborative research programmes  

• Providing technical support to cell products through to production 

• Helping to recruit and support a team of research engineers 

• Planning and executing product and process development  

The requirements 

You will have an extensive experience of battery materials chemistry, battery electrochemistry, materials and cell characterization and analysis, as well as… 

• A Masters or Doctorate in a related subject (Science/Chemistry/Materials)  

• Significant experience in a Technical Project Lead, or Researcher role 

• Able to run multiple Research and Development programs 

• Able to lead a team of scientists and research engineers 

• Proven negotiation and interpersonal skills  

• High level of experience in analysing, reporting, and presenting 

• Ideally based close to Coventry  

Important information 

FMC Contact for this role: Ben Evans (ben.evans@fmctalent.com)   

Reference number: 11141