Head: Comminution

• Provide scientific leadership in comminution and maintain visible leadership of the section

• Drive the discipline RDI strategy and operations, and plan its implementation

• Support business development and commercialisation; manage execution of strategic programmes

• Ensure publication outputs (journal and conference papers) and participate in technical forums

• Secure the section budget; prepare large funding proposals; balance RDI funding and commercial targets

• Manage expenditure and project milestones; motivate CAPEX and handle equipment tender processes

• Ensure the section is resourced, with succession planning and a focus on SET staff; drive transformation

• Deliver section KPIs and undertake performance management

• Manage risk profiling and mitigation, including SHEQ; provide technical sign-off of section work

• Lead stakeholder engagement, reporting on RDI activities, technology transfer and co-funding initiatives

• Minimum MSc in Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering; PhD ideal

• 8–10 years’ experience in mineral processing directly related to the role (12 years ideal)

• 5 years’ processing and/or extractive experience

• 5 years’ line management experience

• 3 years’ mineral processing simulation modelling (physical separation, comminution or flotation) advantageous

• At least 3 years in engineering design or technology demonstration / implementation

• Good technical knowledge of comminution, physical separation and flotation

• Track record managing large multi-component research programmes, commissioning pilot plants and securing significant research funding

• Experience in technology and IP management and commercialisation; strong mentoring and thought leadership