Be part of something amazing
At NPL, we’re proud to be a world class organisation doing exceptional science, where every role contributes to advancing the UK’s prosperity, security and quality of life. Our success comes from attracting people who share our values of curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning.
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Advanced Manufacturing & Materials team. This role is well suited to someone who is building their career in engineering, science or technical commercial roles, and is looking for an environment that supports professional growth and offers a chance to make meaningful national impact.
Every day will bring variety and the chance to work with innovative engineering and manufacturing organisations. You’ll help them understand how NPL’s scientific capabilities can unlock new technologies, improve performance, de‑risk investment and accelerate innovation.
You will
- Build trusted relationships across industry, academia and government, ensuring stakeholders feel valued and supported.
- Develop a deep understanding of NPL’s scientific and engineering capabilities to identify impactful opportunities.
- Work with researchers to shape collaborative projects, commercial engagements and innovation‑led programmes.
- Represent NPL at industry events, technical meetings and customer sites.
- Contribute to a culture that values collaboration, respect and professional development.
Expected Outcomes
- Create and secure opportunities that enable NPL to deliver direct impact with industry—ranging from commercial projects to strategic technical partnerships.
- Develop collaborative R&D consortia that secure competitive grant funding (e.g., Innovate UK, DSIT, defence innovation schemes), ensuring NPL plays a central role in national industrial innovation programmes.
- Grow NPL’s presence and influence across advanced manufacturing, engineering and digital/Industry 4.0 sectors.
- Support the development of new customer offerings, commercial models and capability strategies aligned with national priorities.
- Ensure that all interactions reflect NPL’s reputation for excellence, scientific integrity and trusted partnership.
Note: the role involves being in our Teddington office 2‑3 days per week, as well as undertaking travel across the UK.
Essential Qualifications
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering, science or technology discipline.
- Experience working in a technical, engineering or manufacturing environment, with exposure to varied tasks and problem solving.
- Confidence and clarity in communicating with engineers, scientists and decision makers.
- A strong interest in science, engineering and innovation, with the ability to understand and articulate technical concepts.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the UK.
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance.
Desirable Qualifications
- Background in Manufacturing Engineering, production engineering, process development or similar technical roles.
- Experience of business development, technical engagement, consulting or innovation driven environments.
- Understanding of the UK industrial landscape in areas such as advanced manufacturing, materials, digital engineering and industrial automation.
Security Clearance
- BPSS security clearance required.
- SC clearance with no restrictions, or ability to obtain SC clearance required.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
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