At Quintessa we provide an enjoyable and fulfilling working environment for our talented scientists and mathematicians, helping them provide the best possible services to our clients. We’re an employee-owned company in which everyone is empowered to contribute to operational and strategic decisions. We welcome approaches from scientists and mathematicians who feel that they could make a contribution to the technical and business goals of Quintessa.
Quintessa supports the principles of equal opportunity in employment and opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy and other policies are available on our Company Policies page.
Scientific & Mathematical Consultants
Quintessa recruits self-motivated individuals with an MSc or a PhD in a relevant scientific or mathematical subject and who have:
- demonstrable academic excellence;
- strong quantitative capabilities;
- proven ability to conceptualise and solve problems;
- excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
- at least 2 years relevant post-university experience.
New recruits continue their professional development both by working as part of a team and through participating in training courses. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and provide an enjoyable and fulfilling working environment.
We do not have any specific vacancies for consultants at present. However, we are always interested in hearing from scientists and mathematicians who are motivated by a challenging and rewarding career applying their problem-solving skills at Quintessa. Please email your CV with a covering letter to Richard Little.
Accounts and Administration Assistant
An opportunity has arisen for a for someone to join us on a part-time basis in a newly created accounts and administration assistant role supporting our Financial Controller. The successful candidate could be based in either of our two offices.
The successful candidate will be AAT Level 2 qualified (or higher), be able to demonstrate at least 5 years' experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable and basic bookkeeping and must be willing to become fully involved in both financial and administrative aspects of the company. Additional skills that would be essential for success within the role include:
- experience using Sage 50 Accounts or similar;
- intermediate MS Excel skills;
- strong communication skills; and
- an ability to manage your own time.
On offer is part-time flexible working, circa 15 hours per week (but with the possibility to increase hours should the successful candidate excel within the role) with a competitive salary and an excellent package of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays;
- a workplace pension scheme with enhanced company pension contributions;
- travel and life insurance including entitlement to an annual health assessment;
- an annual tax-free, employee-ownership bonus; and
- a flexible working environment and the opportunity to join a progressive company that is owned and run by its employees.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to Amy Taylor who would also be pleased to answer any questions that you may have. No Agencies.