Head of Chemistry (12 month FTC - Maternity Cover)

VACANCY Role: HEAD OF CHEMISTRY (12 MONTH FTC MATERNITY COVER) Location: Kettering, UKSalary: DOE Hours: 37.5 hrs per weekRef:41/26 We have a full-time vacancy for a Head of Chemistry to oversee the team including the Laboratory Manager, Team Leader, Technologists and Technicians . About The Department The chemical testing team consists of around 20 multiskilled technicians, technologists, and other support staff. The Chemistry department at SATRA has a wealth of technical knowledge, for this maternity cover role, the business is looking for a strong, commercially minded leader to review the organisational structure and provide leadership and guidance to the team. About The Role The successful applicant will be expected to carry out the following: Business generation for the department to maintain/increase market share Lead and inspire the chemistry team Contribute to, maintain and execute coordinated sales, marketing and business development plans including working with external marketing agency Ensure the chemistry team continues to offer current information, support and guidance to members Develop and maintain a lean culture of continuous improvement Represent SATRA to external contacts, including members, non-members, governmental and NGO Maintain an appropriate UKAS scope and extend where necessary Departmental Quality Management systems and documentation to be up to date and in order Ensure health & safety compliance Support SATRA China About You Essential Demonstrable experience of leading and inspiring/motivating a team Demonstrable success in business development and experience of working to budgetary requirements Comprehensive understanding and empathy with industries we serve Able to liaise, network and interact culturally and technically with senior industry figures internationally Strong interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with team members at all levels Inspirational, approachable, compassionate and diplomatic Able to effectively delegate Very well organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail Able to strategically plan for department development Able and willing to travel Desirable Leadership qualification Experience of travelling Benefits Include Staff benefits include 25 28 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking. Can potential applicants please advise of their salary expectations. Closing date for receipt of applications is 4 th September 2026 First stage interviews will be held via MS Teams on 14 th September 2026 Second stage in person interviews will be held on 18th September 2026 TPBN1_UKTJ