20 Vacancies

NPL are looking to recruit an Higher Scientist to work in the Ultrasound and Underwater Acoustics Group within the Underwater Acoustics area. We are looking for early career scientists and engineers, ideally with a graduate qualification in Physics, Acoustics or related discipline, with either experience in industry or academia or post-graduate qualification. As an Acoustical Higher Scienti...

Whether you're talking about length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, amount or the brightness of light, the National Physical Laboratory sets the standards by which these things are all measured. As an organisation we're doing so many great things. As our Internal Communications Specialist, you'll share what we're up to with our people, so that they're as excited about o...

Our   world-leading Time & Frequency department  are seeking a Network Engineer with hands-on network design , implementation and operational experience. You will be joining our team at an exciting time - we maintain the UK's National Time Scale, UTC (NPL), and are currently developing a  new resilient Time Scale facility  that will underpin our Critical Nationa...

We're looking for a Software Developer to join our team of researchers working on cutting-edge telecommunications technologies. You'll play a key role in building bespoke tools that support secure network research and innovation. If you're passionate about creating robust, high-performance software and want to work on projects that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. In this ro...

We're seeking a Senior Programme Controller to work on NPL's National Timing Centre Delivery Programme (NTCDP) - a high-profile, complex initiative at the heart of the UK's future Critical National Infrastructure. The NTCDP is the UK's first nationally-distributed timekeeping infrastructure. It aims to provide trusted and assured time and frequency distribution; reducing reliance on...

Our world-leading Laboratory is seeking a Data Scientist with experience in Biometrics. As a Data Scientist, you will collaborate as part of a team to develop innovative solutions to societal and National Challenges. Excitingly, this role offers scope to develop new collaborations across NPL, government, industry, and academia. You'll enjoy developing, applying and sharing knowledge and ski...

We're seeking a Programme Controller to work on NPL's National Timing Centre Delivery Programme (NTCDP) - a high-profile, complex initiative at the heart of the UK's future Critical National Infrastructure. The NTCDP is the UK's first nationally-distributed timekeeping infrastructure. It aims to provide trusted and assured time and frequency distribution; reducing reliance on Gl...

Are you ready to shape the future of telecommunications in the UK and beyond? At UKTL, we're looking for a forward-thinking, technically curious individual to lead the design and integration of cutting-edge telecoms technologies. If you thrive on innovation, collaboration, and strategic impact, this role is for you. What You'll Be Doing at UKTL Be the Connector - You'll act as a stra...

As the interim Corporate Communications Leader you will be responsible for guiding, coaching and managing a team of communications specialists covering, press and media interactions, digital content creation for both web and social media, schools and public engagement and corporate documentation creation. You will set the Corporate Communications strategy and ensure stakeholders...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Functional Specialist at NPL. This role sits within the Enterprise Systems team in the CIO function and is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of finance and procurement processes within D365 Finance & Operations. You will be the primary point of contact for functional support, incident resolution, and continuous service improvement. Workin...

Security Testing Role – Dive Deep, Make an Impact You're motivated by a deep curiosity and a dedication to excellence. Whether dissecting telecoms protocols or navigating the intricacies of enterprise IT systems, you thrive on appreciation how things work — and how they can be fortified. Your approach is hands-on and analytical, grounded in experience and a clear sense of purpos...

Are you ready to lead the transformation of technical operations across infrastructure, networking, and telecoms? If you're passionate about simplifying complex systems, driving innovation, and building high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. About the Role As our Technical Operations Transformation Director, you'll be at the heart of heart of UK...