Role: R&D Manager - Intumescent Coatings

Location: Northern England Based

Salary: £80,000 Basic, annual bonus, pension, healthcare

R&D Manager - Intumescent Coatings:

My client is a leading global manufacturer of coatings and paints. A requirement has been made to recruit an R&D Manager for their Intumescent Coatings division. This is a senior role that oversees the largest R&D Department in the business across the EMEA region and sits as part of the senior R&D leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a large technical team across two countries.

• Drive R&D stage-gated projects focused on the development of intumescent paints and coatings.

• Collaborate with global teams across EMEA to drive innovation, new product launches and product performance.

• Ensure alignment of R&D activities with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and market trends.

• Oversee lab testing, formulation improvements, and product scaling.

R&D Manager - Intumescent Coatings:

• Proven track record in R&D within the coatings or paints industry (intumescent product experience is a plus).

• Strong technical expertise in formulation, materials science, and fire protection technologies.

• Experience leading R&D teams or projects in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Located in Northern England, although flexible working is a possibility with 3 days minimum in the office/lab.

• Approximately 10% travel.travel across EMEA as required.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please forward your current CV.