Are you a business savvy strategic manager with an understanding of commercialising scientific research for profit, actively looking to lead a dynamic team to provide real world solutions to marine environmental challenges?
The role
Combining SAMS scientific research capability with the Enterprise team’s business expertise in innovation transfer, project management, quality and consultancy work, you will lead activity that helps provide industry clients with bespoke science-based solutions and robust products.
Leading an established team of staff including technical product specialists and business support, you will be the senior manager overseeing all commercial activity for this business area. With over 90 dedicated researchers based at SAMS, there is potential opportunities to make your mark and grow the company further.
Our Ideal candidate, will have:
About us
SAMS Enterprise Limited is subsidiary company of the SAMS group and ‘the business arm’ of the organisation, focused on the commercialisation of our special marine science research. Your goal is to help lead the business towards greater profitably, operating as a specialist marine consultancy business, accountable for approximately 20% of SAMS annual income.
Location
The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is a specialist research institute located on the beautiful west coast of Scotland, in the county of Argyll, just a 10-minute drive or 30-minute cycle from Oban.
Applications are particularly welcome from those already residing from within a commutable distance, or with the means and willingness to relocate. Happy to talk flexible working arrangements, however, this role is not appropriate for being fully remote. Onsite, in office and face-to-face working, as well as occasional (inter)national travelling is required.
Why work for SAMS?
Additionally, SAMS encourages and recognises excellence among staff through various recognition and reward arrangements. We are striving to constantly develop and expand the benefits and offers for our colleagues.
Interested?
We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to hr@sams.ac.uk
Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically via the 'Apply' button. Please ensure to quote Job Ref. ‘D11/24.MS’ in the subject heading.
Closing date for applications is 5th January 2025 - Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.
Please note: All applicants must provide proof that they can work in the UK.
Full details can be found here: https://www.sams.ac.uk/vacancies/head-of-enterprise-and-commercial-services-d1124ms/
SAMS is a Fair Work employer who is dedicated to enhancing fair working practices throughout our organisation. Aligned with the Scottish Governments Fair Work Framework, we focus on fostering effective voice, creating opportunities, ensuring security, promoting fulfilment, and upholding respect in the workplace.
SAMS Group is committed to being an equal and open organisation. Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we strive to remove any barriers that may prevent people from applying to join us. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and from all who share our values and can help us to broaden our knowledge and range of ideas.
Location: | Oban, Hybrid/On-site |
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Salary: | £64,914 to £70,000 Per Annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 11th November 2024 |
Closes: | 5th January 2025 |
Job Ref: | D11/24.MS |
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