Business Operations & Governance

Posted 2 hours 35 minutes ago by Seloxium

Permanent
Full Time
Laboratory Jobs
Yorkshire, Redcar, United Kingdom, TS101
Job Description
Who are we?

SeloxiumLimited is a specialist critical metals recovery business, working with industrial manufacturers and mining operations to recover high-value materials from waste streams.

We are a fast-paced company at an exciting stage of development, scaling our operations across an R&D laboratory facility in Oxford and a pilot processing plant in theNortheastof England.

As we grow, we are looking for an experienced and highly organised Projects and Grants Lead to coordinate our portfolio of technical,commercialand grant-funded projects. This is a key role that will bring teams together, establishclear project ownership and ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget andin accordance withcontractual and funding requirements.

Reporting to the COO, the successful Projects and Grants Lead will take responsibility for coordinatingSeloxium'sportfolio of technical development, pilot deployment, customer, commercial and grant-funded projects.

Working across research and development, engineering, operations, commercial and finance teams, you will translateandmonitorstrategic priorities and contractual commitments into clear, achievable delivery plans. You will ensure that responsibilities, dependencies, budgets,risksand deadlines are understood and actively managed.

This is a hands-on role. You willestablishefficient projectmanagement systems while moving between detailed project planning, cross-functional coordination, externalstakeholders, grantadministrationand reporting to senior leadership.

Our Projects and Grants Lead playsan important rolein supporting new grant applications and managing awarded projects. This will include coordinating partner contributions, developing credible work plansand Gantt charts withassociated budgetsand staffing ensuring that technical,financialand administrative deliverables are completed to the required standard.

You will be a success in this role if: You know about:
  • Project Portfolio Management
  • Project Controls and Governance
  • Grant Applications, Delivery and Compliance
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Pilot, Customer and Commercial Projects
  • Budget and Resource Coordination
You have:
  • A Degree in engineering, science, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrable experience in project or programme management
  • Experience with grant-funded projects
You like:
  • Getting stuck in - this is a hands-on, individual contribution role
  • A high-impact role at the centre of growth and commercialisation plans
  • The opportunity to shape how the company plans,governsand delivers its project portfolio
  • Exposure to innovative critical metals recovery projects spanning R&D, industrial scale-up and commercial deployment
  • The opportunity to work directly with the CEO, senior leadership, customers,fundersand industrial partners
  • Scope to build and lead a wider project delivery function as the company grows
We think you can demonstrate:
  • Significantseniorexperience delivering complex projects or programmes in an engineering, industrial,scientificor technology-led environment
  • A strongtrack recordof coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering against challenging schedules
  • Experience managing several projects concurrently, with competing priorities and shared resources
  • Practical experience of project planning, budgeting, riskmanagement,governanceand reporting
  • Experience supporting or managing publicly funded projects, ideally including Innovate UKandEuropeangrant programmes
  • Experience working with external partners, customers,suppliersor consortium members
  • Experience in an SME, start-up or high-growth business
  • Experience of pilot plants, process development, industrial scale-up, capital projects or customer technologydeployments

You might also have:

  • Experience in chemicals, critical minerals, metals recovery,recycling or process industries
  • Experience preparing successful Innovate UK or European grant applications
  • Experience managing collaborative R&D or industrial innovation programmes
  • Experienceestablishing project management processes within a growing organisation
  • Experience coordinating engineers, chemistsand operators, along withequipment suppliers or EPC partners
  • Familiarity with industrial health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
  • Knowledge of technology readiness levels and the transition from R&Dto pilot and commercial deployment

Ifyou'reready to make an impact in a purpose-driven company and thrive in an, innovative environment Seloxiumis the place for you.

Our Recruitment Process:

We are committed to delivering a fair, accessible, and supportive recruitment experience for all applicants. Below is a breakdown of what you can expect during our interview process. If there are any adjustments or accommodations we can make to support you along the way, please don't hesitate to let us know:

What Seloxium Offers
  • A competitive salary
  • An excellent employee benefits package, including generous pension, private healthcare and share options
  • 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays plus flexible working around Seloxium's core hours
  • Friendly dynamic working environment and employee social events