CERAM is an international organisation with 50 years of experience in leading edge technology, R&D, testing and consultancy in all aspects of materials based industries including Ceramics, Refractories and Industrial Ceramics, Construction, Glass, Metals and Metals Processing.

As a key member of a multi-disciplinary project team, the job involves the management of commercial contracts and European Union funded co-operation projects. This will entail managing the entire contract process from the initial approach to the client, through to the preparation and negotiation of the proposals and the timely delivery of the work.

Our customers demand and receive a very high standard of service and the successful candidate will be qualified to at least degree level, preferably a PhD, with industrial experience in Rheology. He or she will have experience in project management, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be commercially minded with the determination and character to build successful relationships with clients.

A friendly working environment is complemented by an attractive salary and benefits package and relocation assistance will be given where appropriate.

Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV accompanied by a hand written letter of application and details of their current salary to Miss J Parker, Human Resources Department, CERAM, Queens Road, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7LQ.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21 February 2000.