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Our client develop new processes and innovative technologies that diversifies their wood-based product range. Producing specialty chemicals, functional biomaterials and food ingredients from woody biomass, their products are truly sustainable. Due to a pending retirement our client is now looking to recruit a Technology Centre Manager / R&D Manager. Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Responsibilities:Manage a research and application development team and facility, ensuring a steady output of value driven short, medium and long term projects which address the needs of the business in terms of new products, processes, and process optimisations in a sustainable manner. Promote innovation and provide product and technology application supportRegularly review technical progress and advise course corrections Professional development and mentoring of team members. Manage quality and output of work produced from the Technology CentreProduction of relevant reportsManage expenditure within parametersPreparation of forecasts and budgets and resource plansReview risk registers and ensure compliance with, company policies and procedures Manage all administration aspects of the R&D facilityBe responsible for supplying data for process design of scale-up activities and support pilot plant activities at remote locations.Provide technical support in discussions with external technology providers and our commercial teams.Qualifications & Experience:Degree in Chemistry, Masters or PhD would be an advantagePrevious experience in an industrial research laboratory within Biomass processing and/or Renewable EnergyPreferably 10 years minimum working experiencePassionate about innovation.You have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.You are self-motivated and well-organised with strong administration skills.You work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team.You are adaptable and versatile, happy to work in new areas or projects at short notice.