Job Description
Role: R&D Manager – Intumescent Coatings
Location: Northern England Based
Salary: £80,000 Basic, annual bonus, pension, healthcare
R&D Manager – Intumescent Coatings:
My client is a leading global manufacturer of coatings and paints. A requirement has been made to recruit an R&D Manager for their Intumescent Coatings division. This is a senior role that oversees the largest R&D Department in the business across the EMEA region and sits as part of the senior R&D leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a large technical team across two countries.
* Drive R&D stage-gated projects focused on the development of intumescent paints and coatings.
* Collaborate with global teams across EMEA to drive innovation, new product launches and product performance.
* Ensure alignment of R&D activities with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
* Oversee lab testing, formulation improvements, and product scaling.
R&D Manager – Intumescent Coatings:
* Proven track record in R&D within the coatings or paints industry (intumescent product experience is a plus).
* Strong technical expertise in formulation, materials science, and fire protection technologies.
* Experience leading R&D teams or projects in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
* Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Located in Northern England, although flexible working is a possibility with 3 days minimum in the office/lab.
* Approximately 10% travel.travel across EMEA as required.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please forward your current CV.