Head of Research & Development

This is a remote position.

We're recruiting for a Head of Research and Development job with one of the UK's largest Brand Implementation and Visual Communications specialists. If you're a naturally inquisitive, innovative, problem solver. Have a genuine passion for future trends, emerging markets, developing new products, services and solutions. Possess Signage, Graphics, Visual Identity and Branding experience, then learn more about this Head of Research and Development job vacancy...

About our client

Our client has been at the forefront of the visual identity and branding markets for over fifty years. Innovation and excellence in the quality of their products and services, has been at the company’s core and is key to their longevity, evolution and continued success.

The business has evolved from supplying signage and large format graphics to become one of the UK’s largest brand implementation and visual communications specialists. Working with corporate clients and global brands nationally and internationally, today the business creates and executes cutting edge brand identity, visual communications and creative marketing solutions across the physical and digital assets of their customers.

About this Head of Research & Development job

Despite a commitment to invest in bringing innovative new products and services to market, to meet the needs of their clients and evolving industry trends. Due to the scale and pace of change in today's dynamic world, our client is ramping up their investment in research and development. 

This Head of Research and Development job opportunity is a new role within the company, and part of their strategic development plans to lead the domestic and international brand communications and visual identity market.

The Head of Research & Development jobs responsibilities

The Head of Research and Development jobs responsibilities will require you to work with all departments within the business, as well as external partners and clients.

Ultimately the role sits between the Sales and Marketing team and Operations, and reports into the Group Sales & Marketing Director with close liaison also with the Operations Director.

Brief overview of job responsibilities includes: 

• Liaise with the sales team to understand their clients needs, wants & desires
  
• Establish customer & internal pain points regarding product & services, & investigate solutions
  
• Liaise with suppliers to understand their own current & future product development projects
  
• Work with suppliers on innovation & developing new products identified by the sales teams client needs
  
• Visit trade shows & events to identify potential new products, services & suppliers
  
• Research market for costs & pricing of new products / services
  
• Liaise with production & operations, co-ordinating the testing of new products
  

You

To be considered for this Head of Research and Development job you'll need experience of working within the sign and graphic's industry and have well rounded knowledge of materials, finishes and products.

In addition, you will also need the following:

• The ability to manage across Group Departmental boundaries
  
• Confidence to work with internal & external teams to develop solutions that increase customer experience & market penetration
  
• Inquisitive, innovative & a passion for problem solving
  
• Understanding of pricing existing products & services, & the ability to devise pricing for new ones
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Sound written & verbal communication skills
  
• Highly organised, with good time management skills
  
• Self-motivated, flexible & driven
  
• Full UK Driving License & a willingness to travel
  

What's in it for you

The opportunity to join a leading domestic and international business with a collaborative, inclusive and supportive company culture that values their people, and invests in their wellbeing and development.

Hybrid working environment you will be able to work from home but will be expected to also visit the offices when required. 

Package:

• Basic: c.£40,000 (possibly room for some flexibility D.O.E.)
  
• Bonus: c.£10,000
  
• Company Car / Car Allowance
  
• Pension
  
• Opportunities for professional development, training & career progression