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Business Development Manager (Compound Semiconductor) Location: Bristol, GB, BS35 4GG Job Function: Commercial Business Unit: Plasma Technology At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, our mission is clear: build on our leadership in compound semiconductor research to unlock the immense commercial potential of the high-volume manufacturing (HVM) market. We are now looking for an ambitious, commercially astute Business Development Manager with deep expertise in the semiconductor industry to help drive the next phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI infrastructure, datacom, and augmented reality (AR) innovation-collaborating with global technology leaders and shaping strategic partnerships that will define the industry's future. The Opportunity As a key member of our commercial team, you will: Accelerate growth across emerging semiconductor markets Build and scale strategic partnerships within the AI datacom and AR ecosystem Lead Joint Development Programs (JDPs) from concept to commercialisation Act as a trusted advisor to executive-level customers and global partners Your ability to connect technology with business outcomes will directly influence revenue growth, market positioning, and long-term customer success. How You'll Drive Impact Drive Business Growth & Market Expansion Identify and capitalise on new opportunities within high-growth semiconductor segments Develop and execute market entry strategies that deliver measurable revenue impact Build compelling business cases and strategic account plans for new customer acquisitionAnalyse market trends, competitive dynamics, and technology shifts to stay ahead of the curve Build Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystems Develop high-value relationships with OEMs, ODMs, chipset vendors, cloud providers, system integrators, and telecom operators Lead and manage Joint Development Programs (JDPs), ensuring alignment between technical innovation and commercial outcomes Drive partner ecosystem strategies that enable scalable go-to-market success Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless partnership execution Engage Customers & Influence at Executive Level Deliver impactful presentations that clearly articulate technical value in commercial terms Lead workshops, business reviews, and discovery sessions with key stakeholders Build long-term, trusted relationships with senior decision-makers Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows What Success Looks Like Strong revenue growth and consistent order intake A robust, high-quality pipeline with strong conversion rates Long-term customer retention and high satisfaction levels Accurate forecasting and disciplined CRM management What You Bring Experience & Expertise Proven experience in semiconductor, AI infrastructure, datacom, or AR technologies Strong understanding of emerging applications such as next-gen AI/AR devices and glasses Track record of developing and scaling strategic partnerships in global markets Experience managing Joint Development Programs (JDPs) or similar collaborative innovation models Deep knowledge of go-to-market strategies and partner ecosystems Skills & Capabilities Exceptional communication skills-able to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value Strong stakeholder management, with experience engaging senior executives Commercially driven with a data-led approach to decision-making Highly organised, proactive, and results-focused Education & Qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field (preferred for technical credibility) Personal Qualities: A natural relationship builder who thrives in complex, global environments Curious and adaptable, with a passion for learning new technologies Solutions-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability Confident operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and commercial impact Willing to travel and represent the business on a global stage. What We Offer 25 days annual leave + half-day Fridays Share incentive plan Flexible benefits tailored to your needs A collaborative environment with excellent work-life balance Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us. Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Date: 8 Jul 2026 Business Development Manager - Commercial Strategy & Market Development (EMEAI) Location: High Wycombe, GB, Bristol, GB, BS35 4GG, Madrid, ES, Wiesbaden, DE, FR, Meyreuil, FR, 13590, FR, Belfast, GB, Barcelona, ES Job Function: Commercial Location: UK, Germany, France, Spain. Help Shape the Future of Commercial Growth Across EMEAI Oxford Instruments is looking for a highly collaborative and commercially minded Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in connecting our Business Units, Product Lines and Regional Commercial teams across EMEAI. This is a highly visible position at the centre of our commercial strategy, ensuring that products, software solutions and services, market opportunities, customer insights and regional execution come together to drive sustainable growth. You'll act as the link between strategy and execution-bringing together Sales, Service, Marketing, Product Management and Commercial Leadership to ensure we launch the right offerings, deliver compelling customer value propositions, and equip our teams for success. If you enjoy turning market intelligence into action, influencing across functions, and driving complex initiatives in a global matrix environment, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Drive the commercialisation of new products, software solutions and service offerings across the region, ensuring successful launch planning and execution. Gather and consolidate Voice of Customer (VoC) insights from across EMEAI and translate them into meaningful recommendations for Product Lines and Business Units. Act as the strategic bridge between the region and global Product Management teams, helping ensure innovation roadmaps align with customer and market needs. Coordinate cross functional teams across Sales, Service, Marketing, Applications and Product Management to deliver commercial objectives. Analyse market trends, competitive activity and pricing dynamics to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic direction. Lead and facilitate quarterly business reviews and product line engagement forums. Develop compelling value propositions and go to market strategies for products, software and services. Support sales enablement through training, tools, messaging, and commercial assets that improve customer engagement and win rates. Track commercialisation performance, adoption and growth initiatives, ensuring progress is visible and momentum is maintained. Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders to deepen understanding of market challenges, emerging applications and future opportunities. What Success Looks Like Customer needs are clearly understood and represented. Business Units have meaningful market intelligence to inform decisions. New products, software solutions and services are commercialised effectively and consistently. Sales, Marketing and Service teams are aligned behind common goals. Strategic priorities are translated into practical, measurable actions. Cross functional teams work together efficiently to accelerate regional growth. About You We're looking for someone who combines commercial insight, strategic thinking and strong execution capability. You will likely have Experience in business development, commercial strategy, product commercialisation, software or service go to market activities, marketing, sales enablement or a related commercial role. A strong understanding of go to market processes and launch activities across products, software platforms and/or service offerings. Experience gathering and translating customer and market insights into business actions. The ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders across a complex matrix organisation. Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives forward and maintain momentum. Excellent communication and relationship building skills. A naturally curious mindset with an interest in market trends, customer challenges and growth opportunities. Some direct sales or customer facing commercial experience. The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and challenge constructively when needed. Why This Role Is Different This is not a traditional sales role focused on prospecting or individual targets. Instead, you will be responsible for ensuring the entire commercial ecosystem works effectively together. You will help answer critical business questions such as: Are we developing the right innovations for our customers? How should we position and commercialise new products, software solutions and services? What are competitors doing and how should we respond? How do we best equip Sales and Service teams to succeed? What customer insights should influence future product and service development? You will have the opportunity to influence strategy, shape regional growth priorities and make a measurable impact across multiple product lines, service portfolios and markets. What We Offer At Oxford Instruments, you'll join a business where science and technology are transforming the world around us. You'll work alongside talented colleagues across a global organisation, helping bring innovative products, software capabilities and service solutions to market while driving commercial success across EMEAI.

Business Development Manager - Commercial Strategy & Market Development (EMEAI) Location: High Wycombe, GB; Belfast, GB; Madrid, ES; Meyreuil, FR; 13590 DE; Bristol, GB BS35 4GG; Barcelona, ES; Wiesbaden, DE FR Job Function: Commercial Location: UK, Germany, France, Spain. Help Shape the Future of Commercial Growth Across EMEAI Oxford Instruments is looking for a highly collaborative and commercially-minded Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in connecting our Business Units, Product Lines and Regional Commercial teams across EMEAI. This is a highly visible position at the centre of our commercial strategy, ensuring that products, software solutions and services, market opportunities, customer insights and regional execution come together to drive sustainable growth. You'll act as the link between strategy and execution-bringing together Sales, Service, Marketing, Product Management and Commercial Leadership to ensure we launch the right offerings, deliver compelling customer value propositions, and equip our teams for success. If you enjoy turning market intelligence into action, influencing across functions, and driving complex initiatives in a global matrix environment, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Drive the commercialisation of new products, software solutions and service offerings across the region, ensuring successful launch planning and execution. Gather and consolidate Voice of Customer (VoC) insights from across EMEAI and translate them into meaningful recommendations for Product Lines and Business Units. Act as the strategic bridge between the region and global Product Management teams, helping ensure innovation roadmaps align with customer and market needs. Coordinate cross-functional teams across Sales, Service, Marketing, Applications and Product Management to deliver commercial objectives. Analyse market trends, competitive activity and pricing dynamics to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic direction. Lead and facilitate quarterly business reviews and product line engagement forums. Develop compelling value propositions and go-to-market strategies for products, software and services. Support sales enablement through training, tools, messaging, and commercial assets that improve customer engagement and win rates. Track commercialisation performance, adoption and growth initiatives, ensuring progress is visible and momentum is maintained. Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders to deepen understanding of market challenges, emerging applications and future opportunities. What Success Looks Like Customer needs are clearly understood and represented. Business Units have meaningful market intelligence to inform decisions. New products, software solutions and services are commercialised effectively and consistently. Sales, Marketing and Service teams are aligned behind common goals. Strategic priorities are translated into practical, measurable actions. Cross-functional teams work together efficiently to accelerate regional growth. About You We're looking for someone who combines commercial insight, strategic thinking and strong execution capability. You will likely have: Experience in business development, commercial strategy, product commercialisation, software or service go-to-market activities, marketing, sales enablement or a related commercial role. A strong understanding of go-to-market processes and launch activities across products, software platforms and/or service offerings. Experience gathering and translating customer and market insights into business actions. The ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders across a complex matrix organisation. Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives forward and maintain momentum. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A naturally curious mindset with an interest in market trends, customer challenges and growth opportunities. Some direct sales or customer-facing commercial experience. The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and challenge constructively when needed. Why This Role Is Different This is not a traditional sales role focused on prospecting or individual targets. Instead, you will be responsible for ensuring the entire commercial ecosystem works effectively together. You will help answer critical business questions such as: Are we developing the right innovations for our customers? How should we position and commercialise new products, software solutions and services? What are competitors doing and how should we respond? How do we best equip Sales and Service teams to succeed? What customer insights should influence future product and service development? You will have the opportunity to influence strategy, shape regional growth priorities and make a measurable impact across multiple product lines, service portfolios and markets. What We Offer At Oxford Instruments, you'll join a business where science and technology are transforming the world around us. You'll work alongside talented colleagues across a global organisation, helping bring innovative products, software capabilities and service solutions to market while driving commercial success across EMEAI.

Oxford Instruments, located in Belfast, seeks a Senior macOS Software Engineer to lead macOS architecture for its commercial products. This role involves ensuring robust performance and leveraging cutting-edge macOS technologies. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Software Engineering or related field, with over 5 years of C++ experience. The position includes remote work options within the UK.

Oxford Instruments is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer to join their software development team in Belfast. The successful candidate will play a key role in applying machine learning and computer vision techniques to enhance intelligent image analysis within their scientific products. This role involves developing advanced ML solutions, optimizing performance, and providing technical leadership to fellow engineers. A strong background in Python, C++, and modern deep learning frameworks is essential. Join a company dedicated to driving scientific advancements.

Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer Date: 5 Jul 2026 Location: Belfast, GB; Oxford, GB; High Wycombe, GB; Bristol, GB, BS35 4GG Job Function: Technical Accelerate Scientific Discovery with Oxford Instruments Andor At Oxford Instruments Andor, we are dedicated to enabling the world's greatest scientific breakthroughs. Our cutting edge imaging, spectroscopy and microscopy technologies are helping researchers develop life saving treatments, explore deeper into space and advance sustainable energy solutions. As a global leader in high performance light measurement technology, we combine expertise in sensors, electronics, optics and software to deliver industry leading solutions to customers in over 55 countries worldwide. Guided by our core values of Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful, we strive to create technologies that make a meaningful difference to science and society. The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer to join our software development team and help shape the future of intelligent image analysis within our world class scientific products. This is a senior individual contributor role for an experienced engineer who is passionate about applying machine learning and computer vision techniques to solve complex real world problems. You will act as the technical expert for machine learning within the team, researching, developing and deploying advanced ML solutions that directly enhance our image analysis, image processing, object detection and segmentation capabilities. Working at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning and scientific imaging, you'll have the opportunity to tackle highly challenging problems involving large multidimensional datasets, cutting edge algorithms and high performance computing environments. What You Will Be Doing Machine Learning Innovation Research, develop and deploy advanced machine learning solutions for image analysis, image processing, object detection and segmentation. Evaluate technical challenges and determine the most effective ML approach, whether developing custom models or adapting state of the art solutions. Explore emerging technologies and techniques to continuously improve product capabilities. Software Development Design, develop and maintain robust software solutions using modern software engineering practices. Integrate machine learning algorithms into high-performance desktop applications. Contribute to the wider C++ application architecture and codebase. Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices. Performance & Optimisation Profile and optimise model execution for CPU and GPU acceleration. Ensure efficient processing of large-scale 3D and 4D imaging datasets. Develop scalable and maintainable solutions suitable for production environments. Technical Leadership Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to other software engineers and test team members. Contribute to technical investigations and architectural decisions. Share knowledge and promote engineering excellence across the team. Work closely with software engineers, scientists, product managers and domain experts. Support product development from concept through to deployment. Occasionally travel to other Oxford Instruments sites and customer locations when required. What We're Looking For Qualifications MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Experience Senior level experience in software engineering, machine learning development or advanced applied research. Proven experience delivering machine learning projects from concept through to production deployment. Strong software development background with object-oriented design principles. Experience researching, evaluating and implementing ML solutions for real-world business or scientific applications. Technical Knowledge Deep understanding of machine learning theory, mathematics and image processing principles. Strong knowledge of modern deep learning architectures including CNNs, U-Net and related computer vision frameworks. Production-level experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow. Experience building, training, evaluating and deploying machine learning models. Strong understanding of Python scientific and machine learning ecosystems. Expertise in object-oriented software design and development. Ability to independently research and implement innovative solutions to complex technical challenges. Research experience or publications in Computer Vision, Biomedical Image Analysis or Deep Learning. Experience working with multidimensional image data, volumetric datasets or large-scale imaging systems. Experience deploying ML models into production environments. Knowledge of C++ software development. Familiarity with Git and Azure DevOps. Experience with cross-platform development (Windows and Mac). Exposure to cloud-based training workflows. Understanding of cybersecurity principles. About You Enjoy solving complex technical challenges. Are naturally curious and passionate about innovation. Take ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality solutions. Enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Can translate research concepts into robust, production-ready software. Continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve. Are motivated by seeing your work contribute to meaningful scientific advancements. This permanent position is based at our headquarters in Belfast or remotely within the UK. Please note that Oxford Instruments Andor is unable to provide visa sponsorship for these roles. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application. Closing Date Closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Sunday 26th July 2026. Why Join Oxford Instruments Andor? At Oxford Instruments Andor, you'll work with talented colleagues on products that make a genuine difference to the scientific community and society as a whole. You'll have the opportunity to: Work on challenging machine learning and computer vision problems. Contribute to products used by leading research institutions and industrial organisations worldwide. Collaborate with experts across software, optics, imaging and scientific disciplines. Develop your career within a global technology organisation committed to innovation and professional growth. Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) for you and your dependants Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Income Protection Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance Occupational Health Service Company sick pay Two paid volunteering days per year Money & Lifestyle Share Incentive Plan Leave Purchase Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Car Salary Exchange Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Free On-site Parking Accredited learning and development programmes Career progression opportunities across the Oxford Instruments Group Long Service Awards Work-Life Balance 187.5 hours annual leave plus 9 customary holidays Early finish every Friday Enhanced maternity and paternity pay We Value Potential We know that no candidate will meet every requirement listed. If you're excited by the opportunity and believe your skills, experience and passion could make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from individuals whose experience may not align perfectly with every criterion. Our Commitment to Inclusion Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently underrepresented within our workforce. Together, we're enabling the scientific discoveries that shape tomorrow.

Job Function: Technical Senior macOS Software Engineer Shape the Future of Scientific Discovery At Oxford Instruments Andor, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in scientific imaging. As a global leader in high-performance light measuring solutions, we combine cutting edge developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software to create technology that enables some of the world's most important scientific breakthroughs. Our low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems help researchers develop cancer treatments, explore the depths of space, and advance clean energy innovations. We are experts in measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within one billionth of a second. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior macOS Software Engineer to take ownership of the macOS architecture for our commercial software products. This is a highly technical role where you'll ensure our sophisticated C++ image analysis and 3D rendering applications perform seamlessly across Apple's hardware ecosystem. You'll drive performance, reliability and scalability while maintaining cross platform compatibility and leveraging the latest macOS technologies. You'll work alongside talented software engineers, scientists and product teams to deliver innovative solutions that directly enable world leading research and discovery. What You Will Do Architect, design, develop and maintain native macOS application features and cross platform C++ core libraries. Lead the development and optimisation of software for Apple Silicon and the wider macOS ecosystem. Resolve complex platform specific challenges involving rendering, memory management and multi threading. Deliver robust, scalable and maintainable solutions to technically demanding problems. Drive continuous improvement across software development, testing and deployment processes. Manage and optimise Xcode builds, CMake configurations and macOS CI/CD pipelines. Gather requirements and contribute to the development of both new and legacy products. Support internal teams and external customers with Mac specific deployments and technical issues. Participate in technical investigations, innovation initiatives and architectural decisions. Collaborate effectively within Agile development teams. Occasionally travel to other Andor offices and customer sites when required. What We Are Looking For Degree in Software Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Minimum 5 years' experience in a software development role. Strong proficiency in C++ and object oriented software design. Deep understanding of the macOS ecosystem, Apple Silicon architecture, Xcode, build pipelines and memory profiling tools. Strong experience with Git, source control systems and collaborative development practices. Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through testing and support. Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns and Clean Code principles. Excellent understanding of data structures, algorithms and computational complexity. Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies. Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative and solve complex technical problems. Experience with cross platform UI frameworks such as Qt. Experience transitioning and supporting cross platform applications on macOS. Knowledge of computer vision, image analysis or scientific imaging applications. Experience within Life Sciences, scientific software or related domains. Awareness of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices. About You Enjoy solving challenging technical problems and working at a deep system level. Take ownership and accountability for delivering results. Balance strategic thinking with hands on technical execution. Communicate effectively and influence technical decisions. Adapt quickly when priorities change. Collaborate openly and support colleagues across teams. Challenge existing approaches and actively contribute to continuous improvement. Have a passion for quality, innovation and engineering excellence. We Value Potential, we know that no candidate will meet every requirement listed. If you are excited by the opportunity and believe your skills, experience and passion could make an impact, we welcome applications from individuals whose experience may not align perfectly with every criterion. This permanent position is based at our headquarters in Belfast or remotely within the UK. Please note that Oxford Instruments Andor is unable to provide visa sponsorship for these roles. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application. Closing Date Closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Sunday 26th July 2026. Why Join Andor? Meaningful work supporting world leading scientific research The opportunity to influence the architecture of complex, high performance software products Flexible remote working within the UK Exposure to cutting edge imaging, spectroscopy and microscopy technologies A collaborative and supportive engineering culture Career development within Andor and the wider Oxford Instruments Group Money & Lifestyle Share Incentive Plan Leave Purchase Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Car Salary Exchange Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Free On site Parking Accredited learning and development programmes Career progression opportunities across the Oxford Instruments Group Long Service Awards Work-Life Balance 187.5 hours annual leave plus 9 customary holidays Early finish every Friday Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Our Commitment to Inclusion Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

We are excited to announce a permanent opening for a Software Engineer at our state-of-the-art facility in Severn Beach, Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of software development, as you will be actively involved in every phase of the software development lifecycle. Your expertise will not only be crucial in creating innovative solutions but also in providing essential support for OIPT software to clients and our dedicated OIPT team, including Process, Service, and Test Engineers, across international projects. What You'll Do: Develop and Maintain Software: Use a variety of tools and languages to create and maintain cutting edge software, firmware, and databases. Project Management: Ensure timely delivery of software projects that meet objectives and timescales. Hands On Problem Solving: Assist with machine issues during build and test phases. Global Support: Provide second line support for our worldwide network of field service engineers. Customer Interaction: Engage with our global customer base to understand their needs and support new software implementations. Sales Support: Contribute to our sales process by answering technical questions and providing solutions. What We Offer: Innovative Projects: Work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology. Global Impact: Make a difference on an international scale. Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence. Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. What We're Looking For: Technical Expertise: Proficiency in various software development tools and languages. Problem Solving Skills: Ability to tackle challenges head on and find effective solutions. Customer Focus: Strong communication skills to understand and meet customer needs. Team Player: Collaborative mindset to work effectively with colleagues and clients. Commitment to Safety: Adherence to health, safety, and environmental protection standards. Education/Experience: Degree level qualified in a computing or related field with a proven track record. Minimum 2 years of experience in Software Development. C# .NET Core and WPF framework. C and C++ expertise for low level and real time development. Experience with several network protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus etc. Experience with PLC's and ladder logic. Familiarity with electrical and mechanical drawings. Experience in writing PowerShell scripts. Exposure to and knowledge of machine learning and other forms of AI. Professional Skills/Abilities: Strong communication and client facing skills: capable of articulating complex topics to multidisciplinary colleagues. Self motivated and capable of independently driving technical investigations and finding solutions. In depth knowledge of Windows Software is an essential prerequisite, as is experience working on real time control systems. Knowledge of hardware interfacing is also desirable. Computer literacy. In addition to programming tools, effective use of MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook. At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for engineering micro and nano structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers. Benefits include: Hybrid working setup (flexible mix of office and remote, project dependent). Share incentive plan. Half days on Fridays. Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.

Oxford Instruments in Bristol seeks a Software Engineer to develop and maintain state-of-the-art software solutions. This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and customer interaction within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a computing degree and at least two years of software development experience, with skills in C#, .NET Core, and C++. Benefits include a hybrid working setup, share incentive plan, and professional growth opportunities.

Materials Analysis is an Oxford Instruments Business Unit that manages our Electron Microscopy and Mechanical Microscopy products, Atomic Force Microscopes, Raman Microscopes and Benchtop NMR Products. We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group that also includes Andor Technology, NanoScience, Plasma Technology and X Ray Technology. With a sixty year history, and fourteen Queen's Awards for Enterprise, our world class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our New Product Development Team to develop new products from planning through to a successful launch and first deliveries, ensuring a joined up cross functional process. This role is ideal if You have a proven track record of delivering product development projects in a high tech environment, orchestrating multiple projects across various teams. You are experienced with releasing products that may contain new technology in terms of software and hardware. You're familiar with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, issue tracking systems, and status reporting and experienced in leading agile projects using Scrum, Kanban, or similar approaches. It would also be advantageous to have experience with configuring and using Azure DevOps. You have a Physics or Science Degree and formal training in project management. What your role will look like To lead and manage the project deliverables as required by the stage gate development process. To work with the engineering teams to track and report progress, costs, risks and issues at a business level. To build and maintain a collaborative cross functional team with a shared project vision. To work with the key stakeholders to ensure the overall project schedule, quality, feature set and costs meet the business requirements. To work with Marketing, Sales, Service and Operations to ensure a seamless release and successful transition to routine shipping. To advise on process continuous improvement opportunities. Occasional travel to our Ulm site. Location We are based in High Wycombe (Cressex) and have hybrid working, which is particularly beneficial for this role due to the level of collaboration and interaction with other teams. Whilst this role is best suited to someone being hybrid, we still want to hear from those that may need to be considered on a remote basis (within the UK) with the expectation there will be necessary travel to High Wycombe when needed. Working at Oxford Instruments Materials Analysis - What's in it for you? Wellbeing Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 12 weeks more. Employee Assistance Programme; including 24/7 telephone support, access to counselling, financial and debt management and access to trained legal advisors. Private health insurance, dental insurance and life assurance. Money & lifestyle MyDiscounts; save money with a number of leading retailers. Car salary exchange scheme: sacrifice part of your salary in exchange for a fully serviced, comprehensive insured electric or hybrid vehicle. TechScheme and CycleScheme: Purchase a bike and/or Tech or home goods from Currys/IKEA and spread the cost over 12 months. Pension; all employees are eligible to join the Group Pension Plan administered by AVIVA. Share incentive plan: Invest in your future and share in the success of the company by joining the share incentive plan. Development Encouragement and support to achieve professional and or academic qualifications to support your development and growth. Defined career paths and regular reviews. Equal opportunities and reasonable adjustments Oxford Instruments is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Oxford Instruments is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Please get in touch if you require any reasonable adjustments within the interview process. If you would like to learn more about the role, or have any questions before applying please contact .

A leading technology company in Bristol is seeking a Technical Publications and Business Systems Manager to lead the delivery of technical content across the organization. This role involves managing a team in delivering high-quality content, establishing clear project goals, and maintaining collaboration across business units. Candidates should possess a degree in a technical field, previous author experience, and skills in modern authoring tools. The position offers competitive salary, career development, and attractive benefits.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Technical Publications and Business Systems Manager to join our team in Severn Beach, Bristol, on a permanent basis. As the manager of the "OI Technical Publications Hub", you will lead the delivery of technical content authoring services across the Oxford Instruments group. You will need to establish a vision for technical publications at OI, the strategy for delivery, and set the standards needed to deliver consistent technical publications to OI's customers. Critical to this role is building and maintaining relationships across business units and developing the product expertise of your team. Key Responsibilities: Build relationships across the OI group of businesses to manage and deliver a project portfolio. Ensure projects have clear content plans, timescales, budgets, resource and deliverables. Deliver projects to plan maintaining high content quality standards and full customer satisfaction. Be a point of contact for new technical content requests or improvements. Manage a team of technical authors, based at Severn Beach and adopting a hybrid working style. Develop and maintain content writing and team operating processes. Publish these on the company's Business Management System. Maintain high standards of content quality. Drive team adherence to industry standards with a view to enable the team's competency through certification. Seek opportunities that grow both the organisation and team's capabilities for digital content delivery, i.e. embedded help content, video and augmented reality in addition to traditional print methods. Identify skills gaps and develop training and/or recruitment plans for the team. Establish a modular content management system with strong version control. Ensure this can integrate this into the business's existing product lifecycle management (PLM) systems. Adhere to business regulatory requirements, specifically in the provision of information for compliance, export control and health & safety. Effectively communicate and manage all priorities and challenges with stakeholders and the team. Manage internal and external cost drivers i.e. licensing, 3rd party content suppliers or consultants. Education/Qualifications: Degree in engineering or technical discipline where English is native language or Qualification in the English language or literature with a demonstrable technical portfolio Professional Skills/ Abilities: Previous technical author experience Strong team leadership, performance monitoring and coaching skills Experience working with modern authoring tools such as Madcap Flare, Confluence or Document 360. Experience working with Adobe FrameMaker Strong planning, budgeting and resource management skills. Project management skills are a plus. Personal Qualities: Highly self-motivated Has a keen eye for detail and seeks clarity when needed Enthusiastic and agile approach to complex tasks Can embrace ambiguity, extract necessary information and define clear objectives. Ability to motivate and influence others, including those without direct line management. Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly. Ability to convey ideas both technically and as best suited to the audience. At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers. In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us. Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.