Oasis Restore Secure School
Rochester, Kent
JOB TITLE: Principal CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time START DATE: As soon as possible (dependent on successful candidate notice period) CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 24th June 2026 INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 1st July and Thursday 2nd July 2026 SALARY: L30 £105,595 to L34 £116,456 + LGPS Pension Scheme LOCATION: Oasis Restore in Rochester, Medway, Kent. • Do you dare to care? • Do you have the skills, resilience and commitment to work with children who are on remand or sentenced to time in custody? • Do you want to support children to develop their life skills as well as their emotional, social and cognitive abilities? • Are you passionate about transforming the lives of the most vulnerable children? • Do you want to be part of a revolution in youth justice? The role and what we are looking for: Are you a dynamic, transformational leader with credible experience in leading people and strategy, building unity and creating aspiration through teams. Oasis Restore Trust is a Secure Academy Trust part of the national Oasis group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 40 years. We are seeking a transformational leader as the Principal of Oasis Restore. Oasis Restore represents an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a restorative environment that creates the potential for them to thrive both now and for the future. Our vision for Oasis Restore is focussed on restoration, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunity equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives. Using a psychologically informed approach that integrates theories on attachment, trauma and human development. Oasis Restore is based on three cornerstones of relationships, discovery, and community that aim to bring together all staff, and their specialisms, in the service of our common goal of transforming children's lives. We are seeking someone with a proven track record of transformative leadership - leading and inspiring people to be their best within complex systems and processes. You will be values-led, understanding people-centred leadership while working in context of statutory frameworks. You will be adaptive to the leadership styles of your team and will lead others through ambiguity and complexity. The successful candidate will be ego-aware and understand the pivotal role that character plays in transformational leadership. You will be able to ask for help and create psychological safety for others to do the same. You will champion the Oasis ethos and be a known advocate for children who are often without a voice to ensure that others play their role to deliver the high-quality education, care and well being that meets needs of children in our care. Our successful candidate will: • Have credible three to five years' experience of executive leadership in an integrated, multi-disciplinary organisation or service. • Have led integrated teams within complex systems, thinking laterally and strategically to build organisation that drives change. • A champion of divergent thinking and innovative practice balanced with commitment to providing psychologically informed leadership and clear decision making that empowers and contains others. • Committed to values-led leadership with a proven track record of advocating for children. Our Academy Oasis Restore is the country's first secure school that is a proof-of-concept policy initiative funded by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Oasis Restore's mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12-18 years in the criminal justice system through delivering psychologically informed, integrated practice that centres on trusted, safe relationships between staff and children. Oasis Restore is a learning community that seeks to embed hope, stability, and opportunity for children beyond the secure school. To read more about us please visit our website . Our offer to you As a recently established subsidiary of the Oasis Charitable Trust, you will enjoy the benefit of being part of a national organisation that aims to support all staff to reach their full potential and a once in a lifetime opportunity to create, develop and grow a new collaborative and innovative values-based organisation. As well as this you will also benefit from the following opportunities: • A mixture of one to one and group reflective practise, coaching & supervision sessions as well as regular line management. • Experience an Appraisal policy that decouples pay and performance. • An elected staff forum to listen to, and act on staff feedback • Access to a competitive defined benefit pension scheme (either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme subject to individual scheme rules). • Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria, be entitled to up to 8 weeks full-pay and 18 weeks half-pay paid maternity/adoption/shared parental leave (based broadly on the NHS Employers scheme). • Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria be entitled to up to 3 weeks fully paid paternity leave. • Paid time off to attend antenatal appointments (those staff who are either pregnant or whose partner is pregnant) • Have a structured and bespoke induction training plan plus access to a training offer bespoke to our context leading to a level 4 qualification in the therapeutic care of adolescents. • Receive the same offer of sick leave pay (based broadly on the length of service framework in the national 'Green Book' framework) from Day 1 of employment. • Up to 5 days discretionary paid compassionate/emergency/general leave plus further discretionary unpaid leave • Up to 4 weeks paid parental bereavement leave plus up to 5 days paid bereavement leave for the death of other specified close relatives. • Blue Light Card (subject to meeting their eligibility criteria) • Expenses and travel costs incurred as part of the working day (as appropriate, not including travel to work) • Access to an eye care vouchers scheme, season Ticket Loans, a cycle to work scheme and free car parking. • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan Scheme What are you waiting for? Apply today! If you would like some more information or to have an informal conversation, please contact us at The closing date for applications is 24th June 2026 and interviews are on 1st and 2nd July 2026. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for applications and interviews where interest and applications received are of high quality or quantity. Therefore, we encourage early applications. Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks including references and right to work checks. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is also covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion At Oasis Restore we recognise that our team is strengthened by the knowledge, experience and insights people from a wide range of backgrounds can bring. These beliefs and values are underpinned by decades of work and experience that Oasis has had in a wide range of sectors including education, housing and youth-work supported further by a wide range of independent research and studies elsewhere which evidence that creating teams with diverse experience and perspectives, and encouraging healthy debate, reduces the risk of 'blind spots' that often form barriers to success. Oasis Restore aim is to attract and retain the very best diverse talent and role models to help create an innovative, caring and extraordinary working environment for our staff, that enables us to deliver exceptional, caring and psychologically informed learning experience for our students. We would therefore like to encourage applications from people with varied skillsets, life experiences, and from different backgrounds and sectors to help shape Oasis Restore. If you can demonstrate some of the criteria and believe you have what it takes, then we'd love to hear from you. Given the nature of our work we also welcome applications from candidates with the following lived experience: • Experience of working successfully with vulnerable children who sometimes have multiple and complex needs. • Personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group (i.e. involved in gangs or knife crime). • Knowledge of the issues facing this client group, such as gangs, knife crime, social exclusion and isolation, child criminal exploitation, adverse childhood experiences and trauma. • Ability to actively listen and motivate young people. . click apply for full job details
JOB TITLE: Principal CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time START DATE: As soon as possible (dependent on successful candidate notice period) CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 24th June 2026 INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 1st July and Thursday 2nd July 2026 SALARY: L30 £105,595 to L34 £116,456 + LGPS Pension Scheme LOCATION: Oasis Restore in Rochester, Medway, Kent. • Do you dare to care? • Do you have the skills, resilience and commitment to work with children who are on remand or sentenced to time in custody? • Do you want to support children to develop their life skills as well as their emotional, social and cognitive abilities? • Are you passionate about transforming the lives of the most vulnerable children? • Do you want to be part of a revolution in youth justice? The role and what we are looking for: Are you a dynamic, transformational leader with credible experience in leading people and strategy, building unity and creating aspiration through teams. Oasis Restore Trust is a Secure Academy Trust part of the national Oasis group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 40 years. We are seeking a transformational leader as the Principal of Oasis Restore. Oasis Restore represents an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a restorative environment that creates the potential for them to thrive both now and for the future. Our vision for Oasis Restore is focussed on restoration, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunity equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives. Using a psychologically informed approach that integrates theories on attachment, trauma and human development. Oasis Restore is based on three cornerstones of relationships, discovery, and community that aim to bring together all staff, and their specialisms, in the service of our common goal of transforming children's lives. We are seeking someone with a proven track record of transformative leadership - leading and inspiring people to be their best within complex systems and processes. You will be values-led, understanding people-centred leadership while working in context of statutory frameworks. You will be adaptive to the leadership styles of your team and will lead others through ambiguity and complexity. The successful candidate will be ego-aware and understand the pivotal role that character plays in transformational leadership. You will be able to ask for help and create psychological safety for others to do the same. You will champion the Oasis ethos and be a known advocate for children who are often without a voice to ensure that others play their role to deliver the high-quality education, care and well being that meets needs of children in our care. Our successful candidate will: • Have credible three to five years' experience of executive leadership in an integrated, multi-disciplinary organisation or service. • Have led integrated teams within complex systems, thinking laterally and strategically to build organisation that drives change. • A champion of divergent thinking and innovative practice balanced with commitment to providing psychologically informed leadership and clear decision making that empowers and contains others. • Committed to values-led leadership with a proven track record of advocating for children. Our Academy Oasis Restore is the country's first secure school that is a proof-of-concept policy initiative funded by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Oasis Restore's mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12-18 years in the criminal justice system through delivering psychologically informed, integrated practice that centres on trusted, safe relationships between staff and children. Oasis Restore is a learning community that seeks to embed hope, stability, and opportunity for children beyond the secure school. To read more about us please visit our website . Our offer to you As a recently established subsidiary of the Oasis Charitable Trust, you will enjoy the benefit of being part of a national organisation that aims to support all staff to reach their full potential and a once in a lifetime opportunity to create, develop and grow a new collaborative and innovative values-based organisation. As well as this you will also benefit from the following opportunities: • A mixture of one to one and group reflective practise, coaching & supervision sessions as well as regular line management. • Experience an Appraisal policy that decouples pay and performance. • An elected staff forum to listen to, and act on staff feedback • Access to a competitive defined benefit pension scheme (either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme subject to individual scheme rules). • Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria, be entitled to up to 8 weeks full-pay and 18 weeks half-pay paid maternity/adoption/shared parental leave (based broadly on the NHS Employers scheme). • Subject to meeting basic eligibility criteria be entitled to up to 3 weeks fully paid paternity leave. • Paid time off to attend antenatal appointments (those staff who are either pregnant or whose partner is pregnant) • Have a structured and bespoke induction training plan plus access to a training offer bespoke to our context leading to a level 4 qualification in the therapeutic care of adolescents. • Receive the same offer of sick leave pay (based broadly on the length of service framework in the national 'Green Book' framework) from Day 1 of employment. • Up to 5 days discretionary paid compassionate/emergency/general leave plus further discretionary unpaid leave • Up to 4 weeks paid parental bereavement leave plus up to 5 days paid bereavement leave for the death of other specified close relatives. • Blue Light Card (subject to meeting their eligibility criteria) • Expenses and travel costs incurred as part of the working day (as appropriate, not including travel to work) • Access to an eye care vouchers scheme, season Ticket Loans, a cycle to work scheme and free car parking. • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan Scheme What are you waiting for? Apply today! If you would like some more information or to have an informal conversation, please contact us at The closing date for applications is 24th June 2026 and interviews are on 1st and 2nd July 2026. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for applications and interviews where interest and applications received are of high quality or quantity. Therefore, we encourage early applications. Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks including references and right to work checks. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is also covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion At Oasis Restore we recognise that our team is strengthened by the knowledge, experience and insights people from a wide range of backgrounds can bring. These beliefs and values are underpinned by decades of work and experience that Oasis has had in a wide range of sectors including education, housing and youth-work supported further by a wide range of independent research and studies elsewhere which evidence that creating teams with diverse experience and perspectives, and encouraging healthy debate, reduces the risk of 'blind spots' that often form barriers to success. Oasis Restore aim is to attract and retain the very best diverse talent and role models to help create an innovative, caring and extraordinary working environment for our staff, that enables us to deliver exceptional, caring and psychologically informed learning experience for our students. We would therefore like to encourage applications from people with varied skillsets, life experiences, and from different backgrounds and sectors to help shape Oasis Restore. If you can demonstrate some of the criteria and believe you have what it takes, then we'd love to hear from you. Given the nature of our work we also welcome applications from candidates with the following lived experience: • Experience of working successfully with vulnerable children who sometimes have multiple and complex needs. • Personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group (i.e. involved in gangs or knife crime). • Knowledge of the issues facing this client group, such as gangs, knife crime, social exclusion and isolation, child criminal exploitation, adverse childhood experiences and trauma. • Ability to actively listen and motivate young people. . click apply for full job details
OPSYDIA
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Are you the next Senior Systems Engineer to help build and shape the software behind our next generation laser processing platform? If so, Opsydia would love to hear from you as we expand into new markets and unlock new technical opportunities. Spun out from the University of Oxford in 2017, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and deep expertise in adaptive optics to enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across scientific and industrial domains. Our platform enables the creation of functional devices in optical glass, diamond, and other transparent media, powering disruptive applications in datacoms, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing. THE ROLE As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take full system-level ownership of Opsydia s next generation laser photonics products. This is a technical leadership role spanning architecture, integration, verification, and productization, ensuring that complex opto electro mechanical subsystems come together into robust, high performance solutions. You will lead the definition, design, and delivery of complete systems, balancing photonics, precision mechanics, automation, software, reliability engineering, and manufacturability. Working across early stage R&D, customer engagements, and product development, you will play a key role in shaping Opsydia s technical roadmap and maturing prototypes into deliverable, field ready products. Key Responsibilities End to End Systems Ownership o Lead system architecture from concept through requirements, detailed design, prototyping, verification, and release. o Develop system level specifications, performance budgets, and risk models across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains. o Define and drive processes for system integration, validation, and troubleshooting. Ultrafast Laser & Photonics Systems o Integrate and optimise femtosecond laser sources for high precision laser matter interaction applications. o Collaborate with laser manufacturers to define specifications, validate performance, and ensure long term stability and repeatability. o Manage system level trade offs involving beam delivery, adaptive optics, power stability, thermal management, and alignment tolerances. Precision Motion & Opto Mechanical Integration o Architect and integrate high precision motion systems (piezo, air bearing, linear motor) with sub micron or nanometre level stability. o Oversee opto mechanical design for robustness in industrial environments, ensuring vibration control, thermal stability, and reliability. o Work closely with the Software Team to achieve coordinated laser stage performance. System Integration & Verification o Combine lasers, adaptive optics, motion control, electronics, and machine vision into fully functional, production ready systems. o Use optical modelling and simulation tools to optimise performance and minimise error sources. o Develop verification plans, test procedures, and system level fault analysis frameworks. Automation, Control & Safety o Define system level control methodologies and sequencing alongside the Software Team. o Ensure full compliance with international laser safety standards and implement appropriate interlocks, monitoring, and diagnostic features. o Contribute to automation and workflow design that enhances stability, repeatability, and throughput. ABOUT YOU You will have a deep technical background with extensive of experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, ideally holding an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master s) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full accountability for delivering complex projects from concept to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution within a collaborative team environment You will be able to demonstrate the following: Expertise in ultrafast laser applications, including femtosecond systems and adaptive optics. Proven experience developing and integrating precision motion-controlled stages for high-accuracy processes. Strong background in photonics-based applications, from fibre coupling to photonic integrated circuits. Ability to architect and optimise complex optical systems, including adaptive optics and machine vision elements. A proactive, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges. Exceptional organisational, documentation, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. For this senior role, we expect applicants with significant experience in metrology, optics, and control systems, ideally with exposure to industrial-grade system integration and supplier engagement. You might also have: Practical knowledge of adaptive optics for beam shaping and correction. Expertise in waveguide fabrication or optical fibre performance characterization. Familiarity with mechanical design and optical simulation tools. Proven ability to configure and optimize precision motion control systems (piezo, air-bearing, interferometric feedback). Competence in automation and scripting for system control (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW). Experience with advanced microscopy and analytical techniques. Track record of developing products and producing documentation for regulatory compliance. Understanding of intellectual property development and technology protection strategies. Previous involvement in project planning, risk assessment, and technical reporting. If you don't meet all of the criteria above, but are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch to discuss further. The role is advertised as full-time. We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required. As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard. Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Salary range: £54,000-£58,000 dependant on experience. Benefits Hybrid & flexible working arrangements Share option scheme Annual bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Group Income Protection and Life Assurance Enhanced family leave Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development Volunteering opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can. ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia. Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description ABOUT OPSYDIA Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop, free parking and a minibus service between the park and Oxford. Your data will be held in line with our recruitment privacy policy available at
Are you the next Senior Systems Engineer to help build and shape the software behind our next generation laser processing platform? If so, Opsydia would love to hear from you as we expand into new markets and unlock new technical opportunities. Spun out from the University of Oxford in 2017, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and deep expertise in adaptive optics to enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across scientific and industrial domains. Our platform enables the creation of functional devices in optical glass, diamond, and other transparent media, powering disruptive applications in datacoms, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing. THE ROLE As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take full system-level ownership of Opsydia s next generation laser photonics products. This is a technical leadership role spanning architecture, integration, verification, and productization, ensuring that complex opto electro mechanical subsystems come together into robust, high performance solutions. You will lead the definition, design, and delivery of complete systems, balancing photonics, precision mechanics, automation, software, reliability engineering, and manufacturability. Working across early stage R&D, customer engagements, and product development, you will play a key role in shaping Opsydia s technical roadmap and maturing prototypes into deliverable, field ready products. Key Responsibilities End to End Systems Ownership o Lead system architecture from concept through requirements, detailed design, prototyping, verification, and release. o Develop system level specifications, performance budgets, and risk models across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains. o Define and drive processes for system integration, validation, and troubleshooting. Ultrafast Laser & Photonics Systems o Integrate and optimise femtosecond laser sources for high precision laser matter interaction applications. o Collaborate with laser manufacturers to define specifications, validate performance, and ensure long term stability and repeatability. o Manage system level trade offs involving beam delivery, adaptive optics, power stability, thermal management, and alignment tolerances. Precision Motion & Opto Mechanical Integration o Architect and integrate high precision motion systems (piezo, air bearing, linear motor) with sub micron or nanometre level stability. o Oversee opto mechanical design for robustness in industrial environments, ensuring vibration control, thermal stability, and reliability. o Work closely with the Software Team to achieve coordinated laser stage performance. System Integration & Verification o Combine lasers, adaptive optics, motion control, electronics, and machine vision into fully functional, production ready systems. o Use optical modelling and simulation tools to optimise performance and minimise error sources. o Develop verification plans, test procedures, and system level fault analysis frameworks. Automation, Control & Safety o Define system level control methodologies and sequencing alongside the Software Team. o Ensure full compliance with international laser safety standards and implement appropriate interlocks, monitoring, and diagnostic features. o Contribute to automation and workflow design that enhances stability, repeatability, and throughput. ABOUT YOU You will have a deep technical background with extensive of experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, ideally holding an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master s) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full accountability for delivering complex projects from concept to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution within a collaborative team environment You will be able to demonstrate the following: Expertise in ultrafast laser applications, including femtosecond systems and adaptive optics. Proven experience developing and integrating precision motion-controlled stages for high-accuracy processes. Strong background in photonics-based applications, from fibre coupling to photonic integrated circuits. Ability to architect and optimise complex optical systems, including adaptive optics and machine vision elements. A proactive, solution-oriented approach to technical challenges. Exceptional organisational, documentation, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. For this senior role, we expect applicants with significant experience in metrology, optics, and control systems, ideally with exposure to industrial-grade system integration and supplier engagement. You might also have: Practical knowledge of adaptive optics for beam shaping and correction. Expertise in waveguide fabrication or optical fibre performance characterization. Familiarity with mechanical design and optical simulation tools. Proven ability to configure and optimize precision motion control systems (piezo, air-bearing, interferometric feedback). Competence in automation and scripting for system control (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW). Experience with advanced microscopy and analytical techniques. Track record of developing products and producing documentation for regulatory compliance. Understanding of intellectual property development and technology protection strategies. Previous involvement in project planning, risk assessment, and technical reporting. If you don't meet all of the criteria above, but are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch to discuss further. The role is advertised as full-time. We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required. As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard. Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Salary range: £54,000-£58,000 dependant on experience. Benefits Hybrid & flexible working arrangements Share option scheme Annual bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Group Income Protection and Life Assurance Enhanced family leave Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development Volunteering opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can. ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia. Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description ABOUT OPSYDIA Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop, free parking and a minibus service between the park and Oxford. Your data will be held in line with our recruitment privacy policy available at
Infused Solutions Ltd
Principal AI Scientist - Learning & Assessment AI Location: UK Remote (Candidates must be UK based) Salary: 110,000 - 125,000 Employment Type: Permanent The Opportunity We're working with an innovative technology-led organisation that is transforming how AI is used within learning, assessment, and workforce skills development. They are seeking a Principal AI Scientist to lead the scientific design, validation, and evolution of next-generation AI-powered assessment and learning solutions embedded directly into the flow of work. This is a senior individual contributor role suited to someone with deep expertise across AI/ML, psychometrics, measurement science, and production-scale intelligent systems. The successful candidate will operate as a scientific authority within the organisation, shaping methodology, influencing product direction, and ensuring AI-driven solutions are fair, explainable, scalable, and scientifically rigorous. The role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of modern AI systems, applied research, and enterprise-scale product delivery. The Role As Principal AI Scientist, you will take ownership of the scientific and methodological direction of AI-enabled learning and assessment products. You will work closely with product leadership, engineering teams, data scientists, and domain experts to translate advanced research into production-ready systems that deliver measurable user and business outcomes. This position requires someone comfortable operating in highly complex environments with significant technical, ethical, and commercial considerations. Key Responsibilities Scientific Leadership & Product Ownership Lead the scientific strategy for AI-enabled assessment, learning, and skills products Define robust methodologies balancing innovation, scalability, fairness, validity, and explainability Act as the senior scientific authority for assessment and measurement decisions Establish scientific standards, reusable frameworks, and evaluation methodologies Lead validation studies to ensure reliability, consistency, fairness, and performance stability Define and monitor scientific KPIs including drift detection, bias indicators, and model effectiveness Identify and mitigate scientific and measurement risks associated with AI systems at scale AI, Machine Learning & Modern AI Systems Apply AI and machine learning techniques, including LLMs and foundation models, to learning and assessment use cases Support development of AI-powered capabilities such as: Skills inference Adaptive assessment Automated content generation AI-driven feedback and reasoning systems Contribute to the evaluation and governance of agentic AI workflows Partner with engineering teams to ensure scientific integrity is maintained throughout implementation and deployment Support lifecycle monitoring and continuous improvement of production AI systems Research, Innovation & Strategic Influence Translate research findings into scalable, commercially viable product capabilities Produce thought leadership content including whitepapers and scientific insights Influence product and AI strategy through scientific expertise and evidence-based recommendations Support internal and external discussions around responsible AI and ethical AI implementation Engage with enterprise stakeholders and senior leadership on scientific and AI-related topics Required Experience Advanced degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in: Psychometrics Educational Measurement Statistics Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Data Science Or equivalent commercial experience Proven experience building or leading AI-enabled assessment or measurement systems Deep expertise in validation methodologies, statistical modelling, and measurement theory Strong applied experience with machine learning and AI systems in production environments Practical understanding of modern AI architectures including Large Language Models (LLMs) Experience collaborating closely with engineering and product teams Ability to influence technical and strategic decisions through expertise rather than direct authority Experience operating in complex, high-ambiguity environments with significant business or ethical risk considerations Desirable Experience Experience applying LLMs within learning, workforce skills, or assessment products Exposure to adaptive testing, continuous assessment, or automated item/content generation Experience evaluating or governing AI agentic workflows Background within learning technology, education technology, workforce development, or skills ecosystems Experience working on enterprise-scale or long-lived AI platforms What They're Looking For A scientifically rigorous thinker with strong commercial awareness Someone passionate about responsible and explainable AI Comfortable balancing research innovation with practical delivery Strong communicator able to work across technical and non-technical audiences A collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex real-world problems Package 110,000 - 125,000 salary Fully remote role within the UK High-impact position within a cutting-edge AI environment Opportunity to influence next-generation AI products at scale Please note: Applicants must be based in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Principal AI Scientist - Learning & Assessment AI Location: UK Remote (Candidates must be UK based) Salary: 110,000 - 125,000 Employment Type: Permanent The Opportunity We're working with an innovative technology-led organisation that is transforming how AI is used within learning, assessment, and workforce skills development. They are seeking a Principal AI Scientist to lead the scientific design, validation, and evolution of next-generation AI-powered assessment and learning solutions embedded directly into the flow of work. This is a senior individual contributor role suited to someone with deep expertise across AI/ML, psychometrics, measurement science, and production-scale intelligent systems. The successful candidate will operate as a scientific authority within the organisation, shaping methodology, influencing product direction, and ensuring AI-driven solutions are fair, explainable, scalable, and scientifically rigorous. The role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of modern AI systems, applied research, and enterprise-scale product delivery. The Role As Principal AI Scientist, you will take ownership of the scientific and methodological direction of AI-enabled learning and assessment products. You will work closely with product leadership, engineering teams, data scientists, and domain experts to translate advanced research into production-ready systems that deliver measurable user and business outcomes. This position requires someone comfortable operating in highly complex environments with significant technical, ethical, and commercial considerations. Key Responsibilities Scientific Leadership & Product Ownership Lead the scientific strategy for AI-enabled assessment, learning, and skills products Define robust methodologies balancing innovation, scalability, fairness, validity, and explainability Act as the senior scientific authority for assessment and measurement decisions Establish scientific standards, reusable frameworks, and evaluation methodologies Lead validation studies to ensure reliability, consistency, fairness, and performance stability Define and monitor scientific KPIs including drift detection, bias indicators, and model effectiveness Identify and mitigate scientific and measurement risks associated with AI systems at scale AI, Machine Learning & Modern AI Systems Apply AI and machine learning techniques, including LLMs and foundation models, to learning and assessment use cases Support development of AI-powered capabilities such as: Skills inference Adaptive assessment Automated content generation AI-driven feedback and reasoning systems Contribute to the evaluation and governance of agentic AI workflows Partner with engineering teams to ensure scientific integrity is maintained throughout implementation and deployment Support lifecycle monitoring and continuous improvement of production AI systems Research, Innovation & Strategic Influence Translate research findings into scalable, commercially viable product capabilities Produce thought leadership content including whitepapers and scientific insights Influence product and AI strategy through scientific expertise and evidence-based recommendations Support internal and external discussions around responsible AI and ethical AI implementation Engage with enterprise stakeholders and senior leadership on scientific and AI-related topics Required Experience Advanced degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in: Psychometrics Educational Measurement Statistics Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Data Science Or equivalent commercial experience Proven experience building or leading AI-enabled assessment or measurement systems Deep expertise in validation methodologies, statistical modelling, and measurement theory Strong applied experience with machine learning and AI systems in production environments Practical understanding of modern AI architectures including Large Language Models (LLMs) Experience collaborating closely with engineering and product teams Ability to influence technical and strategic decisions through expertise rather than direct authority Experience operating in complex, high-ambiguity environments with significant business or ethical risk considerations Desirable Experience Experience applying LLMs within learning, workforce skills, or assessment products Exposure to adaptive testing, continuous assessment, or automated item/content generation Experience evaluating or governing AI agentic workflows Background within learning technology, education technology, workforce development, or skills ecosystems Experience working on enterprise-scale or long-lived AI platforms What They're Looking For A scientifically rigorous thinker with strong commercial awareness Someone passionate about responsible and explainable AI Comfortable balancing research innovation with practical delivery Strong communicator able to work across technical and non-technical audiences A collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex real-world problems Package 110,000 - 125,000 salary Fully remote role within the UK High-impact position within a cutting-edge AI environment Opportunity to influence next-generation AI products at scale Please note: Applicants must be based in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
