Research & Innovation Programme Specialist

Research & Innovation Programme Specialist Join a cutting-edge deeptech company building advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for environmental monitoring. You'll coordinate high-impact R&D programmes (including ARIA-funded work) and sit at the centre of delivery—connecting technical teams, partners, customers, and leadership. This is a structured programme role with a commercial edge: you'll help manage external relationships, keep stakeholders aligned, and spot opportunities to build on existing work. In the first few months, you'll also support the leadership team through a period of growth and facilities transition bringing organisation, adaptability, and structure during a busy phase. What you'll be doing :Coordinate multiple R&D programmes (funded + customer-led )Manage milestones, reporting, documentation, and RAID log sKeep projects organised, visible, and on trac kWork across internal teams and external partner sCustomer & Partner Coordinatio nMaintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and prime sTrack follow-ups and ensure stakeholders feel well manage dSpot opportunities for follow-on wor kEarly-stage Operational Suppor tSupport team growth and facilities transition (first 3–6 months )Help introduce structure and improve ways of workin gAdapt quickly in a fast-moving environmen t What experience you'll nee d:Experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projec tsStrong organisation, tracking, and documentation skil lsConfidence working with customers/partne rsCommercial awareness (without being sales-focuse d)Proactive, adaptable, and detail-driven minds etComfortable working with technical tea msFunded R&D exposure (ARIA, UKRI, Innovate U K)Deep-tech, engineering, or aerospace environment experienc e. What you'll g et:Join a company working on high-impact, cutting-edge projects in a role that will make a real influence during a growth pha se.Leeds + competitive sala ry. What's n ext?Apply now if you enjoy bringing structure to complex innovation and want to work at the forefront of R&D. Alternatively, reach out to Jazz Jones (Jazz@adlib-recruitment.co.uk) if you have any questi ons.