Title: Chief Operating Officer The Company Our client is a rapidly up scaling operations They value practical problem-solving, bold innovation, and a multidisciplinary team ethos. Director of Operations Role Summary: As the Chief Operating Officer, you will be the strategic and operational right-hand to the CEO/Founder and lead the execution of engineering projects central to the company s growth. You will translate the founder s technical vision into robust, structured, scalable operational processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Culture and Values: Embody and reinforce a proactive, solutions-oriented team culture rooted in accountability, rapid learning, and innovation. Team Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor cross-functional teams including engineers, technicians, and external collaborators. Communicate and roll out internal strategic change effectively. Operational Leadership: Plan, coordinate, and oversee all day-to-day manufacturing, laboratory, and engineering operations supporting the CNT development and scale-up technologies. Project Implementation: Work closely with the CEO/Founder to define, resource, and deliver technical projects, developing clear plans, setting milestones, allocating resources, and managing execution from concept through to commissioning. Process Optimisation: Drive continuous improvement in RandD, pilot, and production processes, ensuring efficient workflows an