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Senior R&D Technical Consultant (Software Focused)
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Are you a keen technologist with a flair for in-depth analysis? Do you see yourself at the forefront of UK innovation, working with the country’s latest and greatest founders? Do you yearn to work in a growing team with ambitious goals?
If so, read on!
GrantTree is the UK’s leading innovation funding consultancy, specialising in R&D Tax Credits and grants. We work with some of the country’s most groundbreaking businesses, helping them to maximise their government funding opportunities and build technologies that will change the world. We have ambitious plans for the future and are looking for bright, passionate, and conscientious people to join our R&D Tax Credits delivery team.
That’s where you come in.
As a Senior R&D Technical Consultant, you’ll be delving into the intricacies of our clients’ cutting-edge technologies and discovering development work that’s eligible for government funding. You’ll play a pivotal role throughout our R&D Tax Credit delivery process, accompanying clients from initial engagement right through to claim completion. You will be trusted to work with businesses from a range of exciting industries, such as financial services, biotechnology, engineering, software, construction and data science. You will be expected to gain a deep understanding of the R&D Tax Credits scheme, and some familiarity with the other schemes we specialise in, so that you can effectively advise your client on their public funding options.
On a typical day in this role, you might be:
Working alongside our team of writing experts to help craft a strong and persuasive technical report on our client’s work
Attending conference calls with CTOs, engineers and other R&D ‘doers’
Reviewing technical data or patents provided by the client
Identifying qualifying technology in collaboration with our financial, sales and Customer Success teams
Sharing a passion for technology and new areas of development that you encounter with the GrantTree team, so that everyone is up-to-speed with the bleeding edge of tech
Requirements:
Minimum of 3+ years in a role where you conducted research and development work in an R&D role and working knowledge of the UK R&D Tax Relief Schemes
Proficiency in software development, with a strong understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computer science principles to drive innovative solutions.
A passion for science and technology innovation
At least a Masters in Engineering, Software engineering, Science and related discipline or acquired via personal interest
Sharp listening skills to chair meetings in order to dissect complex tech
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of business integrity and ethics
Preferably London based
Full-Time
For this role, the salary will be £60,000.00-£65,000.00 depending on experience. In addition to your salary, we are offering a place where you can be yourself, develop your skills and fulfil your potential. We also have a flexible approach to working, so there’s no pressure for you to be in the office (once your probationary period has been completed). You can work from wherever you are most productive, while we offer a fully serviced office in the heart of Shoreditch.
Other benefits include:
30 days paid holiday + bank holidays
Training & development budget
A generous and inclusive parental leave policy
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season ticket loan
Discounted private health insurance
Study and charity leave
Regular social and wellness events
Access to premium platforms for wellness and financial support
Discretionary Friday afternoons off
Equal Opportunities
Teams are stronger when they have a diverse range of people. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of the categories they put themselves in. If you think you’re the right person for the job even though you don’t quite fit the role spec, be daring and apply!
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