Principal Innovation Scientist (FT)
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Position Overview & Specifications
They value their people and develop them through continued professional development, coaching and mentoring, and internal promotion whenever possible.
The culture is inclusive, team-focused, face paced, and dynamic with innovation and product development being central to the organization.
Are you passionate about innovation and product development? Do you have at least 5 years of R & D non-woven background experience?
Do have the following qualities:
- You should have the ability to present complex concepts in a clear, concise, and compelling way.
- You should be experienced and comfortable presenting to large groups and delivering inspiring and engaging presentations.
- Nonwovens are important in many industries and applications - you should demonstrate a range of industrial experience and be comfortable working within-end use applications.
- Proven ability to inspire internal teams and clients to push the boundaries of what they thought was possible.
- You should identify and be inspired by disruptive innovation and transformational ideas and be able to pass this on to others around you.
- You should be able to form thoughtful and considered perspectives, supported by both objective fact and strategic conviction.
A Ph.D. or Degree/Master in Textile or Material Science/Engineering with a minimum of five years of experience that includes leadership, and commercially focused R&D projects.
National and International candidates are able to apply - Location - Yorkshire - In return a fantastic package to include 29 days holidays, pension, health insurance, annual bonuses, social events and shut down over the Christmas period.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Principal Innovation Scientist (FT) roles across Keen Consultancies Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £75,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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