Head of Chemistry (12 month FTC - Maternity Cover)
SATRA Technology
Kettering · posted 20 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Category
Scientific
VACANCY
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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. xwzovoh
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
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Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
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. xwzovoh
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