Laboratory Section Head, Environmental Chemistry (Hybrid)

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a Laboratory Section Head for the Environmental Chemistry team in Bretby. You will lead and manage the department, ensure UKAS laboratory standards, and drive performance across staff, equipment and methods.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a chemistry background, strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with development teams. You’ll own budgets, coordinate validations for new instruments, and contribute to delivering accurate

Qualifications

• Experience leading analytical teams and ensuring compliance.
• Background in Chemistry, terminology and lab processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve staff, equipment, systems and procedures to company standards.
• Own and manage the budget for the department and control costs.
• Coordinate operational validation activities with lab and development teams for new instruments and methods.

Skills

Staff leadership

UKAS laboratory

Analytical management

Education

Chemistry degree or related subject

Equivalent lab experience

Job description

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a Laboratory Section Head for the Environmental Chemistry team in Bretby. You will lead and manage the department, ensure UKAS laboratory standards, and drive performance across staff, equipment and methods.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a chemistry background, strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with development teams. You’ll own budgets, coordinate validations for new instruments, and contribute to delivering accurate