Total 20 Senior Executive level Human Resources job vacancies in Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11 0DE

Sales Executive vacancy - Oxford
Salary: £20,000 basic, OTE £45,000 (uncapped).
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm (Day off in lieu), Saturdays 8:30am - 5pm, and 1 in 3 Sundays 10am - 4pm.

I am recruiting a Sales Executive for my clients showroom located in Oxford. They are part of a nationwide company with fantastic benfits and progression opportunities.

They have a fantastic reputation and pride themselves in fostering a great work environment.

Fantastic benefits Sales Executive package includes:

• Company car
• 25 days annual leave rising with service
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Discounted Parts / Service scheme

Sales Executive role:

• To help and advise customers make the right choices when choosing a vehicle
• To discuss finance options with the customer
• To work closely with the Sales Manager to achieve targets

Sales Executive Requirements:

• You must have at least two years of experience in car sales
• Full clean driving licence

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

INDSE

Vacancy reference: OC19028

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Car Sales Executive, Trainee Car Sales Executive, Commercial Sales Executive, Sales Experts, Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Fleet Sales Executives, BDM, Business Development Manager, Sales Administrator.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Senior Software Engineer
On-site, West Oxfordshire
Permanent, Full-time

Your new company
A leading independent specialist in the UK, this organisation offers innovative solutions to clients across various sectors, including construction, infrastructure, and engineering. With a strong emphasis on research and development, the company is dedicated to advancing technologies and systems to support future needs.

Your new role
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for technical leadership of a small but growing team of software developers who are creating these new software systems and tools. There is a mix of near-real-time software for data acquisition systems and non-real-time software for data processing systems and analytical tools.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of working with desktop/cloud data processing and analysis systems, typically using Python, Java, C# or C++.
• Experience of cloud platforms and architecture (e.g. AWS/Azure).
• Strong skills in Agile software development practices.
• Skills in CI/CD technologies and practices.
• Experience working with real time or near real time sensing hardware, communication devices and data acquisition systems, typically using C++, C#, .NET, Java.
• Strong experience in collaborative working practices and tools.
• Experience of near-real time processing in Windows environments.

What you'll get in return

• Stakeholder pension scheme with a 5% company contribution.
• Enrolment into a company-wide profit share scheme.
• Medical cash plan (providing cash back for dentistry and opticians, physio).
• 25 days annual leave per holiday year.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Sales Executive vacancy - Oxford
Salary: £20,000 basic, OTE £45,000 (uncapped).
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm (Day off in lieu), Saturdays 8:30am - 5pm, and 1 in 3 Sundays 10am - 4pm.

I am recruiting a Sales Executive for my clients showroom located in Oxford. They are part of a nationwide company with fantastic benfits and progression opportunities.

They have a fantastic reputation and pride themselves in fostering a great work environment.

Fantastic benefits Sales Executive package includes:

• Company car
• 25 days annual leave rising with service
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Discounted Parts / Service scheme

Sales Executive role:

• To help and advise customers make the right choices when choosing a vehicle
• To discuss finance options with the customer
• To work closely with the Sales Manager to achieve targets

Sales Executive Requirements:

• You must have at least two years of experience in car sales
• Full clean driving licence

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

INDSE

Vacancy reference: OC19028

Consultant: Daniel Ford

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Car Sales Executive, Trainee Car Sales Executive, Commercial Sales Executive, Sales Experts, Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Fleet Sales Executives, BDM, Business Development Manager, Sales Administrator.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Your new company
A great company in South Oxford is looking to appoint a temporary senior credit controller.

Your new role

• Credit Control
• Debt recovery and negotiation
• Credit risk management
• Reporting and forecasting
• Stakeholder collaboration

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrable experience of working in Credit Control (senior position)
• You will be immediately available
• You will be based within commutable distance of south Oxford
• IT: Access financials (desirable) & good competency level with EXCEL
• Strong attention to details
• Understanding of credit control procedures, risk management and collection strategies
• Great communicator (confident speaking to customers on the phone)

What you'll get in return

• £30,000 - £35,000 annual salary
• You can start immediately in the role
• 1-3 months temporary contract
• 37.5 hour working week

What you need to do now
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Commercial Sales Executive Vacancy - Bicester
Salary: £25,000 basic, OTE £63,000 (uncapped)
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:45 - 17:30 with Saturdays on rota.

My client is recruiting for a Commercial Sales Executive for their showroom located in Bicester. They are part of a nationwide company with fantastic benefits and performance incentives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a superb brand and dealer group that will really support career progression.

Fantastic benefits Commercial Sales Executive package includes:

• 30 days holiday (inc public holidays)
• Increased loyalty service holidays (3yrs / 5yrs / 7Yrs / 10yrs)
• Holiday + Purchase Scheme
• Statutory employer pension
• Free Class IV MOT per year
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Referral bonus if you introduce your friends
• 2x basic salary life insurance*
• Paternity pay - Full 2 weeks
• Cycle to work scheme
• Quality company vehicle

Commercial Sales Executive role:

• To help and advise customers make the right choices when choosing a vehicle
• To discuss finance options with the customer
• To work closely with the Sales Manager to achieve targets

Commercial Sales Executive Requirements:

• We are ideally looking for someone with Commercial experience however this is not essential
• At minimum you must have at least four years of car sales experience to be considered
• Full driving licence

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

INDSE

Vacancy reference: OC18959

Consultant: Daniel Ford

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Car Sales Executive, Trainee Car Sales Executive, Commercial Sales Executive, Sales Experts, Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Fleet Sales Executives, BDM, Business Development Manager, Sales Administrator.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid, West Oxfordshire
Permanent, Full-time

Your new company
A leading independent specialist in the UK, this organisation offers innovative solutions to clients across various sectors, including construction, infrastructure, and engineering. With a strong emphasis on research and development, the company is dedicated to advancing technologies and systems to support future needs.

Your new role
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for technical leadership of a small but growing team of software developers who are creating these new software systems and tools. There is a mix of near-real-time software for data acquisition systems and non-real-time software for data processing systems and analytical tools.

What you'll need to succeed

• A good technical degree in a relevant field, for example in electronic or software engineering or computer science.
• Ability to design, implement and test embedded software.
• Experience working with real time or near real time sensing hardware, communication devices and data acquisition systems, typically using C++, C#, .NET, Java.
• Experience of working with non-real time data processing and analysis systems, typically using Python, Java, C# or C++.
• Experience of cloud computing like AWS & Azure
• Strong skills in Agile software development practices.
• Strong documentation practices.

What you'll get in return

• Stakeholder pension scheme with a 5% company contribution.
• Enrolment into a company-wide profit share scheme.
• Medical cash plan (providing cash back for dentistry and opticians, physio).
• 25 days annual leave per holiday year.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Audit Semi-Senior
Oxfordshire
Permanent, Full-time

Your new company

Following an exciting period of growth, a leading accounting firm in Oxfordshire is looking for an Audit Semi-Senior. This role would suit someone with a minimum of 3 years' UK practice Audit experience. Full training and support will be given to further develop your skills and abilities for a long-term career within practice.


To support the organisation's growth, we have created a new opportunity for an Audit Semi-Senior to join either our Oxford or London Audit teams. This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle).
Key Responsibilities:

• Building long-lasting client relationships
• Working on a variety of interesting and complex audit assignments across multiple sectors, liaising with seniors, managers and partners when required
• Prepare audit files, undertake audit planning and lead/assist with fieldwork. As you progress and develop, you will be given more responsibility and start leading smaller audits.
• Ensure audit assignments/ sections (depending on the size of the audits that you are involved in) are completed to a high standard, on time and within budgets agreed with partners
• Preparing corporation tax computations
• Managing own workload in a timely and efficient manner while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations.
• Supervising, training and assisting more junior members of the team
• Building productive relationships with team members and colleagues at Shaw Gibbs, adopting a collaborative working approach
• Whilst the role will predominantly be audit-focused, there will also be opportunities to get involved in preparing accounts.

What we can offer you

• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industry sectors
• Hybrid and flexible working
• A varied role in a talented and experienced team
• Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead
• Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• A tailored career progression plan
• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme.
• Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
• Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year - a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing
• A comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed

About You

• ACCA/ACA part-qualified
• Minimum of 1-2 years' UK Audit practice experience
• Preference for a University degree with at least a 2:1 or minimum 3 A-Levels (A, B, B or above)
• Xero, Sage, Caseware and CCH experience would be an advantage
• Fully fluent in English with proven communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
• A positive, confident and proactive attitude
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output
• Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
• Able to work within procedures on job aspects which will deal with facts, standards and quality

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available.
In return you shall receive exposure to a wide range of clients across many industry sectors. To complement this, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive induction and buddy to help you get up to speed in your first few months. A competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, retail discount scheme and flexible working is also on offer as is a generous holiday allowance + ability to buy/sell holiday. A wellbeing programme, charity events and a spacious modern office are also on offer.



What you need to do now
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Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid, West Oxfordshire
Permanent, Full-time

Your new company
A leading independent specialist in the UK, this organisation offers innovative solutions to clients across various sectors, including construction, infrastructure, and engineering. With a strong emphasis on research and development, the company is dedicated to advancing technologies and systems to support future needs.

Your new role
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for technical leadership of a small but growing team of software developers who are creating these new software systems and tools. There is a mix of near-real-time software for data acquisition systems and non-real-time software for data processing systems and analytical tools.

What you'll need to succeed

• A good technical degree in a relevant field, for example in electronic or software engineering or computer science.
• Ability to design, implement and test embedded software.
• Experience working with real time or near real time sensing hardware, communication devices and data acquisition systems, typically using C++, C#, .NET, Java.
• Experience of working with non-real time data processing and analysis systems, typically using Python, Java, C# or C++.
• Experience of cloud computing like AWS & Azure
• Strong skills in Agile software development practices.
• Strong documentation practices.

What you'll get in return

• Stakeholder pension scheme with a 5% company contribution.
• Enrolment into a company-wide profit share scheme.
• Medical cash plan (providing cash back for dentistry and opticians, physio).
• 25 days annual leave per holiday year.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company


This well-established and thriving ecological consultancy are looking to hire a Senior Ecologist. They have offices in Oxford, Cambridge and London that provide an excellent range of Ecological and Biodiversity Net Gain projects. An organisation that prioritises personal development through diverse experiences, support to gain protected species licenses and growth into varying specialisms.

Your new role


You will be involved with a full range of ecological consultancy services across residential, infrastructure, commercial, renewables and projects of cultural importance. Main duties may include…

• Performing site visits
• Leading on ecological surveys from PEAs, BNG assessments, Protected species, HRAs, and ECoW
• Report writing on ecological surveys
• Client liaising to deliver projects
• Business development to win new business

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in Ecology or related subject
• Proven experience as an Ecologist in a permanent role
• Knowledge of all key environmental legislation
• Excellent written communication skills
• Client liaising skills
• Full clean driving licence
• Skills in GIS
• CIEEM membership at appropriate level (ideal)
• Holder of a Protected species licences (ideal)

What you'll get in return

• £35,000 - £45,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Company pension
• Free onsite car parking and Business mileage
• Flexible working hours and Time Off In Lieu
• Up to 27 days annual leave
• Accidental injury insurance cover
• Generous training scheme
• support to gain CIEEM membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Kitchen and Shower facilities
• Dog-friendly offices

What you need to do now


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Your new company
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for one of our clients, based in North Oxford! Our client is looking to hire a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist for an interim period of up to 4 months!
Your new role

• Processing invoices
• Dealing with queries
• Management of x3 inboxes
• Receipts
• General queries
• Credit cards
• Chasing income
• Other financial administration

What you'll need to succeed

• You will have demonstrable experience of working in accounts payable
• Ideally, you will be familiar with using SAGE
• You will be free to start immediately.
• You will be a great communicator.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available - hybrid working!
• £30,000 - £35,000 annual salary
• Interim role for up to 4 months!

What you need to do now
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Your new Organisation
You will be working for a local Oxfordshire contractor who have an established present within Oxford. They have a massive family feel to the company where they often have social events together. The mechanical package is £18 million.
As a senior project manager, you will:

• Enforce high standards of safety and quality on your site(s)
• Must have at least 5 years working experience for a Building Services Tier 1 or Subcontractor
• Must have Building Services experience including Mechanical Installation
• Ideally, experience working on Pharmaceutical Projects
• You will have knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems.
• Manage all resources, including labour, plant, materials, and supply chain.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and best practices.
• Work in mixed collaborative teams to deliver major projects.
• Add value to projects through innovation and value management.
• Hold the Principal Contractor responsibility under the CDM Regulations

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 per year, depending on experience.
• A generous benefits package, including pension, healthcare, car allowance, and bonus scheme.
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• A range of training and development opportunities
• A chance to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the UK.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV Feel free to call us on 01223 464 577 for an informal chat or to find out more.

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Sr Software Developer
£50,000 to £60,000
Hybrid, Oxfordshire
Permanent | Full-time


Your new company
A national synchrotron facility is located in Oxfordshire. The site is home to scientific research supporting over 14,000 researchers across various fields with its state-of-the-art facilities.


Your new role
The Senior Software Developer role involves working within the Data Acquisition Team. In this position, you'll collaborate with other software engineers, supporting various experimental techniques and developing data acquisition capabilities.


Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within the data acquisition group to develop, test, maintain and support the ongoing software development
• Lead a team delivering medium-scale projects (typically with direct business impact and firm deadlines), providing direction, coaching, support and motivation
• Use technical and professional knowledge to identify opportunities for technical or process improvement across the organisation, supported by the team
• Bring and apply excellent engineering experience and deep domain knowledge to the Data Acquisition group to ensure that developed systems meet the goals of innovative, world-leading science and engineering.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of managing a small team of developers providing technical leadership, mentorship and project management
• Good working knowledge of Java & Python
• Experience with leading projects with strict deadlines & tight budgets
• Experience with collaborating with a large organisation and multiple stakeholders

What you'll get in return

• Industry Leading Public Sector Pension
• Competitive Health and Social Benefits
• A combined 40+ days of holiday

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Are you passionate about using cutting-edge technology to revolutionise healthcare? Our leading medical device company is at the forefront of personalised medicine, developing innovative solutions that save lives. We're expanding our UK team and searching for a talented Clinical Customer Service Representative to join our dynamic team.In this crucial role, you'll act as a vital link between healthcare providers and testing laboratories, ensuring seamless clinical testing services. You'll play a key role in ensuring efficient and accurate testing for patients, ultimately contributing to better treatment decisions. Your responsibilities will include overseeing clinical test orders, tracking their progress, and addressing any enquiries from physicians. Your new role

• Act as a liaison between healthcare providers and testing labs, ensuring seamless clinical testing services.
• Oversee clinical test orders, track progress, and address physician enquiries.
• Facilitate patient sample submissions and provide logistical support.
• Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals and internal teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of customer-facing processes and internal systems.
• Assist with training and development of other Clinical Customer Service Representatives.

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of a GCSE or A Level qualification (a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences is a plus).
• 4+ years of experience in customer service, technical support, or a consultative role.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse and demanding clientele.
• Experience in a service organisation, preferably within a clinical testing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships.
• A track record of successfully resolving complex customer issues.
• Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to ensuring a superior customer experience.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking company that's transforming healthcare.
• A collaborative and exciting work environment.

What you need to do now


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Your new company
A major UK law firm renowned for its outstanding service to national and international clients, for its collaborative culture and for its deep sector expertise.The firm has been named for a record 20th year running as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in The Sunday Times' annual survey and is the only UK law firm to have achieved this. We are also delighted to have been named by RollonFriday as one of the top law firms in the UK for the sixth year running.a major UK law firm renowned for its outstanding service tonational and international clients, for its collaborative culture and for itsdeep sector expertise.

Our team is regularly involved in high value and high profile projects, often with national importance, acting across a range of sectors for Government departments, contracting authorities and our private sector clients on a variety of complex and high value commercial contracts. Our team is regularly involved in high value and high profile projects,often with national importance, acting across a range of sectors for Governmentdepartments, contracting authorities and our private sector clients on avariety of complex and high value commercial contracts.

Your new role
We are looking to welcome an ambitious lawyer to our friendly and busy commercial team where you will work on public-private partnership arrangements. In particular, you will be working in one of the most dynamic and active markets: the procurement of student accommodation by universities.We are looking to welcome an ambitious lawyer to ourfriendly and busy commercial team where you will work on public-privatepartnership arrangements. In particular, you will be working in one of the mostdynamic and active markets: the procurement of student accommodation.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be 5+ years PQE with a background in the projects/commercial field.
Any experience of student thoroughness in review of documents;
good inter-personal skills;
the ability to establish a rapport with colleagues, clients and multipliers;
the ability to work under pressure and often to tight deadlines;
enthusiasm; and a "can-do" attitude.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
You will be joining a truly innovative AI biotech company in the Oxford area are expanding their team off the back of recent funding and are looking to add an experienced Machine Learning / Computational Biology specialist to help propel their platform forward.
They are utilising advanced AI/ML approaches to transform cancer treatment and identify new approaches to make breakthroughs in treatment.
They have a highly collaborative and social atmosphere, with a mix of experience and backgrounds and a great working atmosphere.


Your new role
As a senior Machine Learning specialist you will be involved in the development and validation of the company's computational platform, working with a number of internal stakeholders and senior management to drive projects forward related to target identification and biomarker discovery.
You will help manage bioinformatics and computational projects within drug discovery & development, looking at algorithm and model development & implementation. You will also be working closely with biology and computer science / software colleagues to support them on cross-functional projects.
The role can be remote with the occasional day in the office.


What you\'ll need to succeed
Aside from the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team, you should have:

• A PhD (or equivalent experience) in maths, biology, bioinformatics, physics, statistics, data science or a related subject.
  Candidates without a PhD but with a background in the biotech/pharma industry are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience using Machine Learning (and ideally Deep Learning) approaches to model/predict or analyse biological data sets
• Hands-on expertise of designing, managing and delivering computational projects and analyses of large-scale biological data sets: eg bulk / scRNAseq, protein structural modelling or protein sequence data
• Good programming skills in Python and/or R, eg having developed or optimised tools, pipelines, algorithms or similar
• Experience with Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow or similar
• The ability to work well in a cross-functional team and explain concepts to non-technical stakeholders, eg biologists
• An interest in problem-solving

Candidates who have used advanced ML approaches, eg LLMs, transformers or similar approaches are at an advantage, as are those who have a track record of developing ML based algorithms.
An interest in, or experience of, structural modelling of proteins, eg using AlphaFold2, ESMfold, or similar would be a plus


What you\'ll get in return
You will get a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that aim to improve the lives of millions of people. You will also get the chance to grow your skills and career in a supportive and collaborative environment that values innovation, creativity and excellence. You will work in a modern office facility in London with state-of-the-art equipment and resources.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, please apply online with your CV and cover letter. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in computational biology, please call me for a confidential discussion.

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