NPL

NPL's Intellectual Property underpins much of NPL's work and supports the real-world impact created through adoption of NPL technologies. We have a proud record of commercialisation - our IP has supported the growth of UK companies as well as the commercialisation of innovative NPL solutions through routes such as spin-outs, licensing and NPL's products and services. Recent examples include the development and launch of DAART, a digital metrology platform for radiotherapy audits, a new miniature atomic clock, developed by NPL and now being commercialised with a commercial party, and Thermology Health, a spinout organisation from NPL, who have developed the world's most accurate thermal imaging platform that enables early diagnostics based on ultra-accurate temperature readings and AI analytics. This is an exciting opportunity for an IP specialist to expand their experience and knowledge, working as part a team of IP and technology transfer specialists in the Partnerships Department with a strong focus on collaborating with our science and legal teams, external patent attorneys and external partners on the identification, protection and exploitation of IP. Key Responsibilities include: Reviewing invention disclosures and advising on best protection strategies Conducting due diligence and unencumbering IP so it can be commercialised Working alongside Product Managers to ensure the IP strategy aligns with and strengthens the overall business plan for each innovation Structuring and negotiating IP deals and IP terms in third party agreements Advising on IP risks and mitigations Managing a broad and technically diverse IP portfolio (activities include leading on patent and trademark prosecution and managing associated budgets, and post-licensing management) Raising IP awareness in the organisation by delivering training and being the first point of contact for any IP queries

UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL) UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security. Read more about UKTL here ! As a trusted and independent national capability, UKTL will interact at the intersection of standards bodies, such as 3GPP, the National Cyber Security Centre and the wider UK intelligence community, academia, Ofcom, as well as Communications Service Providers and telecommunication equipment vendors. Responsible for the management of quality in one or more groups to ensure a high standard of management is adhered to and the implementation of and compliance with UKTL's Quality Management System Key responsibilities The local source and first point of contact for Quality Control / Assurance best practice working closely with the Group Leaders, Delivery Managers and the Quality Assurance Team to ensure a regular review of Quality compliance to teams. Responsible for the Compliance Management System (CMS) data integrity and adherence with UKTL's quality management system (including review of procedures, measurement records and software validation and competence records and uncertainty budgets) and implementation of relevant change control processes. Responsible to perform first line checks including that document controls and systems for archiving and controlling lab measurement data and data supporting method verification and validation is maintained appropriately. (for areas requiring it - design reviews (additional training provided), Provide guidance to the teams for setting up best practice and procedures and will undertake planned regular a regular gap analysis on compliance with corporate and local quality requirements of measurement and sharing where appropriate the outcomes of with QA Promote Continuous Improvement and Customer focus within your area Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in

UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL) UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security. Read more about UKTL here ! As a trusted and independent national capability, UKTL will interact at the intersection of standards bodies, such as 3GPP, the National Cyber Security Centre and the wider UK intelligence community, academia, Ofcom, as well as Communications Service Providers and telecommunication equipment vendors. Responsible for the management of quality in one or more groups to ensure a high standard of management is adhered to and the implementation of and compliance with UKTL's Quality Management System Key responsibilities The local source and first point of contact for Quality Control / Assurance best practice working closely with the Group Leaders, Delivery Managers and the Quality Assurance Team to ensure a regular review of Quality compliance to teams. Responsible for the Compliance Management System (CMS) data integrity and adherence with UKTL's quality management system (including review of procedures, measurement records and software validation and competence records and uncertainty budgets) and implementation of relevant change control processes. Responsible to perform first line checks including that document controls and systems for archiving and controlling lab measurement data and data supporting method verification and validation is maintained appropriately. (for areas requiring it - design reviews (additional training provided), Provide guidance to the teams for setting up best practice and procedures and will undertake planned regular a regular gap analysis on compliance with corporate and local quality requirements of measurement and sharing where appropriate the outcomes of with QA Promote Continuous Improvement and Customer focus within your area Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in

UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security. Read more about UKTL here ! Successful candidates will join a state-of-the-art facility and be supporting the team conducting testing and research on the latest technologies and innovations in the industry. You will work alongside our infrastructure and Cybersecurity professionals to ensure that the UK's world class Telecoms infrastructure grows in a resilient and secure manner underpinning growth in other industry sectors. As a trusted and independent national capability, UKTL interacts with standards bodies, Academia, and Government Departments as well as Communications Service Providers and equipment vendors. Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security. Read more about UKTL here ! Successful candidates will join a state-of-the-art facility and be supporting the team conducting testing and research on the latest technologies and innovations in the industry. You will work alongside our infrastructure and Cybersecurity professionals to ensure that the UK's world class Telecoms infrastructure grows in a resilient and secure manner underpinning growth in other industry sectors. As a trusted and independent national capability, UKTL interacts with standards bodies, Academia, and Government Departments as well as Communications Service Providers and equipment vendors. Internally this role will be called 'Senior Automation Specialist' Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security. Read more about UKTL here ! Successful candidates will join a state-of-the-art facility and be supporting the team conducting testing and research on the latest technologies and innovations in the industry. You will work alongside our infrastructure and Cybersecurity professionals to ensure that the UK's world class Telecoms infrastructure grows in a resilient and secure manner underpinning growth in other industry sectors. As a trusted and independent national capability, UKTL interacts with standards bodies, Academia, and Government Departments as well as Communications Service Providers and equipment vendors. Internally this role will be called 'Senior Automation Specialist' Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security. Read more about UKTL here ! Successful candidates will join a state-of-the-art facility and be supporting the team conducting testing and research on the latest technologies and innovations in the industry. You will work alongside our infrastructure and Cybersecurity professionals to ensure that the UK's world class Telecoms infrastructure grows in a resilient and secure manner underpinning growth in other industry sectors. As a trusted and independent national capability, UKTL interacts with standards bodies, Academia, and Government Departments as well as Communications Service Providers and equipment vendors. Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.