We're working with an established engineering and laboratory-based organisation seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Manager to lead the turnaround and transformation of a critical laboratory operation. This would be a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with full accountability for laboratory performance, people leadership, and operational excellence. The focus is on stabilising operations, optimising workflows, addressing operational constraints, and building a sustainable, high-performing team. You will be supported by a dedicated Lean Six Sigma professional, allowing you to focus on leadership, decision-making, and delivery. Senior Laboratory Manager responsibilities include: Leading the laboratory as a business, with accountability for quality, delivery, cost, and people Reviewing and optimising end-to-end laboratory workflows Identifying and removing operational constraints to improve efficiency, throughput, and turnaround times Providing confident, visible leadership to teams through a period of change Developing a clear people and capability plan so staff can grow with the business Embedding performance metrics, accountability, and continuous improvement Collaborating with other European laboratory sites (some travel required) Experience required: Proven experience as a Senior Laboratory Manager, Operations Manager, or Operational Transformation Lead Strong people leadership experience within a laboratory, engineering, or technical environment A track record of improving operational performance and leading change Commercially minded and comfortable being accountable for results Able to operate at pace in a complex, evolving environment Open to occasional European travel Why consider this role A high-impact leadership role with real authority The opportunity to leave a lasting operational and people legacy A challenging, rewarding assignment in a new industry Strong support for process improvement and transformation delivery Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency