Role: Research Specialist Location: Bingley Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 pa Hours: Monday to Friday 8:15am - 4.30pm About the role : Are you a driven, energetic research professional ready to take the next big step in your career? Our client is on the hunt for a proactive and passionate Research Specialist to join their vibrant team based in Bingley. This is your chance to become part of a leading global consultancy known for its cutting-edge work in design, engineering, research and management. With a bold mission to shape sustainable environments and improve lives worldwide, this company offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a real difference, locally and globally. Key Responsibilities of the Research Specialist: As a Research Specialist, you'll take the lead in designing and delivering impactful research projects that meet client goals while driving profitability. You'll also play a key role in expanding the business by identifying new clients, services, and market opportunities. Design and implement innovative research systems and delivery methods tailored to client needs. Explore and pursue emerging services and markets to grow our clients R&D portfolio. Lead the planning, management and successful execution of research projects. Ensure all projects are properly registered, monitored, delivered on schedule and invoiced accurately. Communicate research outcomes through engaging lectures, presentations and hands on demonstrations. Collaborate with clients to define project scope, set clear objectives and deliver high quality protocols and final reports. Lead and mentor a team, supporting their development and driving team performance. Skills/Experience required for the role: Turfgrass experience is particularly desirable, though our client would also welcome candidates from a horticulture / environmental sciences background, or other applied science/data-heavy backgrounds who have an interest in sport and turf. Strong organisational ability and confidence with numbers/data handling are key. General IT/data skills are required. Experience with ARM would be a distinct advantage. Candidates should have the ability to pick up and apply a scientific mindset. Prior leadership experience is not essential. What matters most is motivation, passion, and the potential to learn and eventually guide others. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, including throughout the UK and Ireland, to pursue business development opportunities. A full UK driving licence. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Enthusiastic, self motivated, and willing to work flexible hours to support business growth. Interest in sport and its relation to research applications. What's on offer: Salary of £30,000 - £32,000 pa Holidays 22 days, plus bank holidays Company Pension Life insurance If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious person who is looking for a unique opportunity to join this dynamic team, apply today! Our Guarantee Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match. Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.