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Location: Department of Archaeology, Durham University, Durham, UK Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. Heritage 360 is a new and exciting research platform funded through Durham University's Strategic Research Fund. Dedicated to holistic approaches to heritage, and in particular to drawing together research on natural and cultural heritage, Heritage 360 is supporting senior posts in six academic departments (Archaeology, Biosciences, Chemistry, Geography, History, Modern Languages and Cultures). Successful postholders will be departmentally-based but for the four-year duration of the initiative will be focused on research, with relatively limited teaching load (in agreement with department management). The post The Department of Archaeology at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Professor of Cultural and Natural Heritage. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests that integrate the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology. We are particularly eager to hear from applicants with a focus on howresearch can mobilise traditional technologies and knowledge systems in natural and cultural landscape management and collaborate and undertake co-production with a range of non-academic stakeholders in heritage management. The post-holder will have a track record of delivering evidence-based approaches, transcending disciplinary boundaries with evidence of success in securing funding from relevant bodies, and potential to secure significant external income in the future. The post-holder will also have led internationally significant field projects, examining aspects of research into integrating cultural and natural heritage with archaeology. Evidence of leadership in practice and translating research into management plans or evidence-based policy making domains, and stakeholder engagement through equitable partnerships, is also welcomed. This post offers an exciting opportunity to work in a research-intensive department with colleagues working across heritage science, museum studies, conservation, heritage management and archaeology. For more information, please visit our Department pages at ___. About you We seek a visionary academic leader holding a relevant PhD in archaeology, heritage or a related subject, or equivalent experience with significant post-qualification research experience. You must be a recognised international authority in the integration of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology. The successful candidate will demonstrate the intellectual capacity and strategic leadership required to secure major external research income and possess a proven record of demonstrable impact on policy or communities beyond academia. A strong commitment to academic citizenship and EDI values is essential. Application process You will be required to upload a covering letter, CV, personal research plan, two of your most significant recent published written works, two published or unpublished evidence-based policy or practice reports, and an EDI & Values statement as part of your online application. Please see the Job Ad for further details at

Our client an international life sciences organisation bringing life changing medical diagnostic products to market are looking to add a Principal Specialist Quality Assurance (Design) to an existing team. They are a global leader with a comprehensive portfolio, and you will be joining a team developing diagnostic solutions to aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies/products. The Principal Specialist Quality Assurance (Design) will be responsible for delivering diagnostic assays into the Market. Responsibilities: • Work on site projects to support the progression of the most viable commercial/strategic opportunities for New Product Development (NPD) or Product Lifecycle Management, • Provide Design Control leadership across or within function, working with other sites, • Work independently and with project team members to develop and improve processes to reduce variability and increase robustness throughout the development and product lifecycle for multiple projects, • May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity, • Design Controls & Design/Development practices for regulated products, • Expertise with IVD medical device new product development and design controls, • Knowledge of international IVD medical device quality systems including but not limited to 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 & MDSAP, • Ideally degree in relevant field or medical/technical field or responsibility in medical device Quality Assurance, • Experienced in delivering higher classification medical devices and/or companion diagnostic products to market, • Supplier Auditing and/or Quality Assurance Desired Skills and Experience Design Assurance, Design Control, IVD, medical device, quality systems, 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971

About Us: Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges. In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC). The Position: Vulcain Engineering UK is expanding their capabilities in the power and grid sector with a growing focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS). We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of large-scale battery energy storage projects. This role offers the chance to work on technically complex infrastructure that underpins the UK’s transition to a low-carbon, flexible energy system. Some of the main responsibilities of the Principal Electrical Engineer will include: • Review design packages to ensure compliance with project requirements, UK grid codes, and relevant safety standards., • Coordinate work packages through internal governance processes, including technical reviews, risk assessments, and quality checks., • Serve as the technical point of contact in meetings with design teams, DNOs, and equipment suppliers., • Work with regulators to ensure compliance, aligned with UK standards and UK Grid codes., • Manage change requests, ensuring they are resolved and properly documented., • Monitor project progress through to delivery, ensuring alignment with approved standards and frameworks., • Oversee the preparation and quality of documentation, including design deliverables. This position offers the opportunity to work on pioneering battery storage projects that are central to enabling more renewable energy on the UK grid. You will apply your technical expertise to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable project delivery while building specialist knowledge in one of the fastest-growing areas of the energy transition. Preferred Profile: Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following: • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline., • Experience working in a relevant industry - battery energy storage systems (BESS), large-scale battery farms, renewable energy projects, or grid-connected power infrastructure, with exposure to high-voltage electrical systems, substations, or solar PV integration., • Strong understanding of UK grid codes, connection requirements, and protection systems., • Familiarity with battery safety standards, including fire safety and thermal management., • Experience reviewing electrical design packages, technical drawings, or specifications., • Ability to identify, track, and mitigate technical risks during design and delivery., • Motivated to contribute to the UK’s decarbonisation and energy flexibility goals. Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build). Remuneration & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline. We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including: • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations, • Matched Pension Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Private Medical & Dental Insurance, • Electric Vehicle Scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role, • Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel, • Employee Assistance Programme Why join us? At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised. Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry and driving innovation to new heights. If you are ready to take on new challenges and unlock your full potential, we invite you to apply for our position. Equal Opportunities: Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs. We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.

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Working at Durham University A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. Our Purpose and Values We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on ourWhy Durham? information page. We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all The Post and Heritage 360 As part of Durham University's strategic Heritage 360 initiative, the Department of Archaeology seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate to the role of Professor of Cultural and Natural Heritage. The successful applicant will have an outstanding research record with evidence of substantial grant capture, collaborative working within and beyond academia, and agenda-setting leadership in the fields of archaeology and heritage research, practice and evidence-based policy. In addition, the candidate will display evidence of innovative teaching of heritage and archaeology at postgraduate level and a proven commitment to academic citizenship. Heritage 360 Heritage 360 is a new and exciting research platform funded through Durham University's Strategic Research Fund. Dedicated to holistic approaches to heritage, and in particular to drawing together research on natural and cultural heritage, Heritage 360 is supporting senior posts in six academic departments (Archaeology, Biosciences, Chemistry, Geography, History, Modern Languages and Cultures). Successful postholders will be departmentally-based but for the four-year duration of the initiative will be focused on research, with relatively limited teaching load (in agreement with department management). Some contribution to postgraduate and continuing professional development programmes may also be expected. The successful postholder will be expected to bring leadership across disciplines, departments, and faculties, working to enhance existing areas of excellence in heritage research, and to bring innovative approaches and vision for the field. External grant capture is a key part of the scheme, and candidates will be expected to have a track-record in this arena, and to have well-advanced plans for applications. scheme, and candidates will be expected to have a track-record in this arena, and to have well-advanced plans for applications. Five themes provide the framework for Heritage 360: Water and Food Security, Heritage Landscapes, Built Environment and Energy, Social Justice and Wellbeing, and Heritage Collections. Some 35 members of Durham staff are involved in the platform as co-investigators; new colleagues will be joining a lively and committed research group with explicit goals around research culture creation and collaboration. While posts are attached to one department, the cross-university Heritage 360 Management Group, consisting of the chairs and co-chairs of the thematic areas, will review and advise on the academic content of the platform, and emergent projects. Heritage 360 is challenge-led, with active involvement from seven platform partners from the UK Heritage sector. Individual projects will be expected to work actively with partners and to integrate them into the wider platform. Outreach and engagement with communities, local and global, are also encouraged, as part of the civic obligations of the university, to promote further the work of the platform, and for access to wider community wisdom, learning, and collaboration. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching, while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in a dynamic and progressive institution. For more information please visit This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching, while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in a dynamic and progressive institution. For more information please visit . The post The Department of Archaeology at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Professor of Cultural and Natural Heritage. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests that integrate the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology. We are particularly eager to hear from applicants with a focus on how research can mobilise traditional technologies and knowledge systems in natural and cultural landscape management and collaborate and undertake co-production with a range of non-academic stakeholders in heritage management. The post-holder will have a track record of delivering evidence-based approaches, transcending disciplinary boundaries with evidence of success in securing funding from relevant bodies, and potential to secure significant external income in the future. The post-holder will also have led internationally significant field projects, examining aspects of research into integrating cultural and natural heritage with archaeology. Evidence of leadership in practice and translating research into management plans or evidence-based policy making domains, and stakeholder engagement through equitable partnerships, is also welcomed. This post offers an exciting opportunity to work in a research-intensive department with colleagues working across heritage science, museum studies, conservation, heritage management and archaeology. For more information, please visit our Department pages at . Professors at Durham Professors are encouraged to focus on quality and innovation throughout teaching and research activity. But we'll also look to you to provide genuine leadership and citizenship - not just in your field, but across the University environment, and in the way your department functions administratively. Academic colleagues will have the freedom to deliver teaching and pursue research that is world leading and world changing, in terms of originality, significance and rigour. And we'll support your ambitions to publish internationally significant research in your area of interest, provide resources to enable you to attend conferences and to fund research activity. Applicants must demonstrate world leading research excellence in integrating the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology, with the ability to take a leading role in the development of the Department's research and teaching, and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. We strive to provide a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process. Key responsibilities: • To undertake research that integrates the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology and is world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour, commensurate with the Department's continuing emphasis on international excellence., • To make a world-leading contribution to the development of successful research project proposals in pursuit of suitable major UK and international funding opportunities., • To develop and deliver excellent teaching in the integrated fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology. Contributing to the development of the design and high-quality teaching of relevant PGT programmes in heritage., • Significantly enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond. Contribute to establishing and leading research groups, research centres, within and beyond the University, and mentoring researchers at all career stages., • To attract and provide excellent supervision to research students, seek and secure research student funding, and enhance the Department's commitment to its vibrant and international postgraduate culture., • Commit and deliver on the department's vision for a collegial, administratively functioning environment and to the wider University, undertaking leadership activities which support these needs., • To fully engage in, champion and enhance the values of the Department., • To work with colleagues across the Durham University Heritage 360 team to develop innovative collaborative approaches to heritage research, • Carry out such other duties as specified by the Head of Department. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by ourPurpose and Valuesand ourStaff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all colleagues undertake activities that are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups. If you have taken a career break or periods of leave that may have impacted on the volume and recency of your research outputs and other activities, such as maternity, adoption or parental leave, you may wish to disclose this in your application. The selection committee will take this into account when evaluating your application. The University has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Person Specification Candidates must demonstrate research excellence in the integration of the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. Research Candidates will demonstrate world-leading and world-changing research, and leadership in a research field within and / or beyond their institution(s), with research outputs consistently recognised as internationally excellent. Essential Research Criteria - Grade 10 • Qualifications - a good first degree and a PhD in archaeology, heritage or a related subject, or equivalent experience., • Outputs 1 - evidence of research outputs which are consistently recognised as world leading with some output being evaluated as internationally significant. Candidates are asked to submit TWO research papers or books published since 2020 with their application (as outlined in the How to Apply section below). Candidates may additionally choose to submit evidence such as external peer review of their outputs., • Outputs 2 - evidence of published or unpublished evidence-based policy and practice reports which are recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent. Candidates are asked to submit TWO reports with their application (as outlined in the How to Apply section below). Candidates may additionally choose to submit evidence such as uptake or implementation of their reports, • Personal Research Plan - evidence of a personal research plan which supports and enhances the aims of Heritage 360 and Durham University and the Department of Archaeology's research strengths, highlighting your commitment to the integration of the fields of cultural and natural heritage with archaeology., • Research Leadership - leadership of national and international research groups and networks, with an internationally recognised contribution to the development of research fields, as well as leadership of research groups and / or mentoring of early career researchers. Research Leadership - leadership of national and international research groups and networks, with an internationally recognised contribution to the development of research fields, as well as leadership of research groups and / or mentoring of early career researchers. Candidates may choose to include information about research group leadership, mentoring of research colleagues, invitations to and engagement with significant external events, engagement with international networks or projects, serving on advisory boards, review bodies or commissions, external PhD examination., • PhD Supervision - a significant contribution to the development of PhD programmes and / or groups, including successful recruitment and excellent supervision of PhD students and examination of research degrees. PhD Supervision - a significant contribution to the development of PhD programmes and / or groups, including successful recruitment and excellent supervision of PhD students and examination of research degrees. PhD Supervision - a significant contribution to the development of PhD programmes and / or groups, including successful recruitment and excellent supervision of PhD students and examination of research degrees., • Research Impact - demonstrable leadership of research that has significant evidence-based policy and practice impact beyond the Candidate's institution(s). Income Generation - evidence of leadership of successful research projects and / or successful research grant proposals. Education Candidates will be able to evidence excellence in the development and delivery of teaching. They will demonstrate leadership, distinction and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality learning environments and curricula, including curriculum development, that enables student to achieve their potential. Essential Education Criteria • Qualification - candidates must evidence substantial and sustained educational leadership demonstrated by:, • Evidence of at least one example of co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others in relationship to learning and teaching, or;, • Successful completion of the DELTA3 course ("Leadership in Learning and Teaching") or the DELTA4 course ("Strategic Leadership in Learning and Teaching"), or;, • Quality - evidence of excellence in the development and delivery of high-quality and distinctive teaching, at least at a nationally competitive level. Evidence of training, educating and mentoring other teachers in the department and/or the University in relationship to learning and teaching. Candidates may choose to provide MEQ scores and / or peer reviews of teaching., • Innovation - leadership and influence in in curriculum/new programme development and the development of innovative teaching and the design of learning environments/curricula that provide high quality teaching and student experience at an internationally competitive level including lectures, small group learning, practicals and placements, and/or using technology or other techniques to enhance learning and/or assessment, especially in teaching focused on integrating fields of cultural and natural heritage. Candidates will demonstrate sustained excellence of leadership in the provision of the administrative and collegial functioning requirements of the Department, Faculty and University, positively contributing to the University Values and to fostering a respectful environment; as well as demonstrating their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Essential Services, Citizenship and Values criteria - Grade 10 • Collegial contribution - evidence of a significant contribution to the collegial work and environment of the Candidate's Department, Faculty, institution and / or discipline. (Candidates may choose to evidence departmental or University roles, Faculty or University level committees or projects, mentoring activity, pastoral and academic support of students, engagement with widening participation, proactive support of the work of professional services colleagues, contributions to departmental programme management and/or strategic development, contribution to equality and diversity initiatives and membership or engagement with external bodies)., • Leadership - evidence of sustained excellence in leadership activities that support the administrative functioning of the candidate's Department, Faculty or University and / or which support the development of their discipline. (Candidates may choose to detail any leadership roles which they have undertaken, preferably in an academic context)., • Communication - candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of students and colleagues across a variety of forums. Contact Information Department contact for academic-related enquiries Professor Dan Lawrence, Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email. Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you're experiencing to Alternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time. We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays). University contact for general queries about the recruitment process How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Job Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. What to Submit All applicants are asked to submit: • A CV, • A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above;, • Personal research plan., • TWO of your most significant recent pieces of published written work (published after 2020)., • TWO published or unpublished evidence-based policy and practice reports. Where possible we request that you provide accessible web links to your publications, which the hiring Department will use to access your work. The application form contains fields in which to enter each of the web links. Please note we are unable to access publications behind a paywall. In the event you are unable to provide accessible links to online hosting of your work, publications should be uploaded as PDFs as part of your application in our recruitment system. Please ensure that your PDFs are not larger than 5mb. Your work may be read by colleagues from across the Department and evaluated against the current REF criteria; All application documents should be uploaded with your name and document type as PDF files. We will notify you on the status of your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails. Referees You should provide 3 academic referees they should not (if possible) include your PhD supervisor(s). The majority should be from a University other than your own. References will be requested for candidates who have been shortlisted and will be made available to the panel during the interview process. As part of your application, you will be asked whether you give your consent to your academic references being sought should you be invited to attend an interview. We will only request references where permission has been granted. Next Steps All applications will be considered; our usual practice is for colleagues across the Department to read the submitted work of long-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will normally include a presentation to staff and PGR students in the Department followed by an interview and informal conversations with staff, and we anticipate that the assessments and interviews will take place over two days in or around March 2026. In the event that you are unable to attend in person on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date. Applicant Guidance For further guidance on your application please see HERE

Working at Durham University A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. Our Purpose and Values We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. The Department The Department of Chemistry at Durham is one of the very best in the UK, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, teaching and employability of our students. We are an active and vibrant department, with a strong cohort of early career academics and future leaders. We hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to gender equality. Our undergraduate programmes are ranked fifth in the Complete University Guide 2026. At postgraduate level, our students come from all over the world to carry out research. Our research strategy is focussed around three interdisciplinary grand challenge themes: Chemistry for Health; Chemistry for Sustainability; and Chemistry for Change and there is a strong culture of collaboration within the Department and with other Departments and Institutes within the University, including the Biophysical Sciences Institute, the Durham Energy Institute and the Institute for Data Science. We have strong links with many universities, research centres, and a long tradition of working closely with industry both in the North East region, across the UK and overseas. The Department of Chemistry at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor in the field of Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry. We are looking to hear from applicants focussed on (i) chemical catalysis (homo- or hetero-geneous), (ii) bioinorganic chemistry, or (iii) hard and/or energy materials. The successful candidate will be required to teach aspects of core inorganic chemistry through lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory classes. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally-excellent research and teaching. The successful candidate will join a department with excellent facilities, including mechanical, electrical and glass-blowing workshops, as well as state-of-the-art analytical capability. The Department benefits from very strong connections with industry spanning the North East's process innovation cluster. The appointee will be expected to cultivate an internationally-leading research group and to engage in the full departmental range of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the development of new postgraduate courses (taught and research) in chemical sciences, and to work with industrial partners. For more information, please visit our Department pages at Assistant Professors at Durham Assistant Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching, but are also expected to engage in wider citizenship to enhance their own development, support their department and discipline, and contribute to the wider student experience. Academic colleagues are supported to publish excellent research in their area of interest with a focus on high quality outputs (including monographs and journal articles), rather than quantity. We aim to support your research needs, including practical help such as resources to attend conferences and to fund research activities, as well as a generous research leave policy and a designated mentor. Durham University is also committed to ensuring outstanding teaching quality, stimulating learning environments, and innovative curricula for all our students. You will be supported to develop your teaching expertise and skills. We are confident that our recruitment process allows us to attract and select the best talent to Durham. We, therefore, offer a reduced probation period of 1 year for our Assistant Professors and thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance, your position will be confirmed as permanent. Applicants must demonstrate high quality research in the field of inorganic chemistry, with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. We strive to provide a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process. Key responsibilities: • To pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour., • To develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement., • To play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development., • Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity., • Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department., • To deliver lectures, seminars, laboratory demonstrating and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment., • To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department., • To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department's commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture. Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our Purpose and Values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups. If you have taken a career break or periods of leave that may have impacted on the volume and recency of your research outputs and other activities, such as maternity, adoption or parental leave, you may wish to disclose this in your application. The selection committee will take this into account when evaluating your application. The University has been awarded the Disability Confident Leader status. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Person Specification. Candidates will have completed their PhD in inorganic chemistry (or closely related subject) and undertaken postdoctoral research and should outline their experience, skills and achievements to date, which demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria. Research Candidates must have the capacity for and be progressing towards the independent development of internationally excellent research that produces high-quality outcomes, including some work that is recognised as world-class or that has world-class potential. Essential Research Criteria • Qualifications -- a PhD and postdoctoral experience in inorganic chemistry or a closely related subject., • Outputs - evidence of high-quality outputs, some of which is recognised as internationally excellent or world-class. Candidates are asked to submit two exemplar outputs or research papers with their application (as outlined in the How to Apply section below). Candidates may additionally choose to submit evidence such as external peer review of their outputs. Candidates must demonstrate the development and delivery of high-quality teaching that contributes to providing a supportive and enabling learning environment and curricula which encourage students to achieve their potential. Essential Education Criteria • Quality - evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching/training in the field of Inorganic Chemistry. (Candidates may choose to provide student evaluation scores and/or peer reviews of teaching or equivalent evidence)., • Innovation - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate your contribution to new programme development and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching and assessment of learning. This can include lectures, small group learning and/or using technology or other techniques to enhance learning and/or assessment. Active engagement in administrative and citizenship requirements and to fostering a respectful environment, including a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Essential Services, Citizenship and Values Criteria • Citizenship contribution - evidence of participation in the citizenship/administrative activities of an academic Department, Faculty or University. (Candidates may choose to evidence departmental or University roles, mentoring activity, pastoral and academic support of students, engagement with widening participation, carrying out departmental and interdepartmental activities effectively. Being involved in departmental activities such as open days, employability events, departmental meetings and committees. Involvement in equality and diversity initiatives and membership or engagement with external bodies)., • Leadership - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate engagement in activities that contribute to the administrative functioning of an academic Department, Faculty, University and/or discipline, including leadership or responsibilities in an academic context. (Candidates may choose to detail any leadership roles which they have undertaken, preferably in, but not limited to, an academic context). The desirable criteria for this post (for which candidates should provide evidence of some if not all criteria) are: • Research Leadership - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate experience of, or the potential to, contribute to the leadership of research groups and mentoring of early career researchers. (Candidates may choose to include information about research group leadership, mentoring of research colleagues, invitations to external events, engagement with international networks or projects)., • PhD Supervision - involvement in the provision of excellent supervision for PhD students., • Research Impact - evidence of or the potential to demonstrate the impact of the Candidate's research beyond their institution., • Income Generation - evidence of engagement in the development of successful research projects and quality research grant proposals. Department contact for academic-related enquiries Candidates who require more information or wish to discuss these roles informally should contact Professor Phil Dyer Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email. Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you're experiencing to Alternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time. We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays). University contact for general queries about the recruitment process How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Job Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. What to Submit All applicants are asked to submit: • A CV (maximum two pages), • A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above. (maximum two pages), • Personal research plan. (maximum two pages), • Two of your most significant research outputs. Where possible your written work should have been published or submitted since 2019, however work prior to 2019 may be submitted where candidates have had career breaks. Please note we are unable to access publications behind a paywall. In the event you are unable to provide accessible links to online hosting of your work, publications should be uploaded as PDFs as part of your application in our recruitment system. Please ensure that your PDFs are not larger than 5mb. Your work may be read by colleagues from across the Department and evaluated against the current REF criteria. All application documents should be uploaded with your name and document type as PDF files. We will notify you on the status of your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails. Referees You should provide 3 academic referees they should not (if possible) include your PhD supervisor(s). The majority should be from a university other than your own. References will be requested for candidates who have been shortlisted and will be made available to the panel during the interview process. As part of your application, you will be asked whether you give your consent to your academic references being sought should you be invited to attend an interview. We will only request references where permission has been granted. Next Steps All applications will be considered; our usual practice is for colleagues across the Department to read the submitted work of long-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will include presentations (research and teaching orientated) to staff and students in the Department followed by interviews. and we anticipate that the assessments and interviews will take place over two days in or around the week commencing 23 March 2026. If you are unable to attend on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date. Applicant Guidance For further guidance on your application please see HERE

Job Title: Electrical Building Services Engineer Department: Estates and Facilities Directorate, Projects and Infrastructure Grade: Grade 7 Salary range: £38,784-£46,049 Working arrangements: Full time (nominal 35 hours) Permanent Evenings and weekend working, as business needs There may be a requirement to participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota, relevant to area of work Hybrid working (minimum of two days per week onsite, depending on business needs, after an initial training/induction period) Closing date: 7th January 2026 (please note, applications will be reviewed and shortlisted throughout the advertising period and if it is possible to recruit prior to the closing date, the advert will close immediately). The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. The Role and Department The Projects & Infrastructure team is responsible for the construction project delivery across all campuses forming the Durham University estate. The team manages a large capital programme from inception to completion, delivering projects on budget, on programme and to a high standard of quality. The improvement in facilities supports academic research and enhances the student experience. As Electrical Building Services Engineer, you will effectively manage the provision, alteration and upgrade of the University's electrical infrastructure for the successful delivery of a range of projects/programmes, ensuring all works are carried out to the required quality standard, adhere to best practice principles and are compliant with current statutory/safety requirements and approved codes of practice. You will deliver a professional, customer-focussed electrical engineering support service to all stakeholders, to facilitate the provision of a safe, effective and reliable electrical infrastructure specific to the needs of the University. The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University, you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: • 30 days annual leave, in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year., • The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • We offer a generous pension scheme. As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into this University Superannuation Scheme (USS., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities., • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • On site nursery is available and children's clubs in the summer holidays., • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community., • Discounts are available via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions., • A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits., • If you are moving to Durham, we can help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Educated to HNC/D in an electrical building services/engineering related discipline, or equivalent work-based experience in an electrically-biased technical role., 2. Experience of working in the built environment in an electrical supervisory, technical manager or engineering design role., 3. Experience of delivering electrical infrastructure works including managing project/design teams and contractors on capital and revenue projects., 4. Experience of providing electrical specialist advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues., 6. Sound technical knowledge in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical engineering building services., 7. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally., 8. Strong digital competence including Microsoft 365 applications., 9. Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition., 10. Professional knowledge and experience of electrical installation compliance and regulations within the construction industry., 11. Competent at formulating and writing technical reports., 12. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions., 13. Ability to play a key role in the delivery of MEP infrastructure projects., 14. Knowledge and experience of health and safety, including CDM regulations, Electrical Safe Systems of Work, Elecricity at Work Regulations risk assessments, etc., 15. Knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines Desirable Criteria 1. Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline., 2. Hold or working towards full membership of a relevant professional institute i.e. CIBSE, IET., 3. An understanding and working knowledge of high voltage distribution/networks., 4. Conversant with developments in sustainability with experience of developing and delivering low energy strategies. How to apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from oure-recruitmentsystem. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What you need to submit • A CV, • A supporting statement which outlines how you meet the essential criteria within the Person Specification. Contact details For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Dave McCaffery, . Further information about the role Typical Role Requirements Service Delivery/Development • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values., • Actively participate in all stages of the design development process on capital, minor and refurbishment projects, from conception, formulating the electrical building services design brief, to ensuring the optimal design solution, system integration and quality standard for electrical building services engineering is realised., • Provide specialist advice and guidance relating to your professional area of expertise in line with the University's policies, regulations and values., • Manage the delivery of electrical engineering projects across the University, from inception to completion, to a high standard, adhering to established project procedures., • As an integral part of a project team, provide an electrical building services engineering support service to Construction Project Managers and Senior Construction Project Managers, as required, to influence and inform design strategies, system selection and quality standards to facilitate effective and successful project delivery., • Monitor and report on the performance of electrical consultants and contractors providing appropriate feedback to facilitate the review process and achieving optimum performance., • Liaise with client departments and colleges to prepare and develop electrical engineering design briefs, undertaking feasibility and option appraisal exercises where appropriate. Translate clients' needs into high quality schemes within defined areas of responsibilities and budget constraints., • Maintain and update the electrical aspects of the University's 'Building Engineering Services Design Guidelines', applying best practice principes to achieve optimal engineering design solution., • Ensure safe working practices by monitoring and updating risk assessments and safety procedures and safe systems of work., • Undertake the role of an Authorised Person Electrical Low Voltage (APLV) and effectively implement the University's Electrical Safety Rules and Procedures, appropriate training will be provided where necessary. Planning and Organisation • Plan, manage and deliver assigned projects and activities using appropriate techniques, tools and protocols, to deliver agreed objectives and solve any problems which you encounter., • Formulate and issue concise and accurate electrical building services engineering briefs and project documentation, to consultants and/or contractors, for the provision of professional services and/or supplier services in line with the University's procurement procedures., • Programme and monitor projects, and other key activities across the University., • Seek feedback from staff, students and other key stakeholders so that service provision is being planned and adapted to meet customer expectations and future needs., • Assist colleagues to achieve operational service requirements, planning, carrying out and documenting evaluations and tests, to ensure customer requirements are met., • Within defined area of responsibility, manage project budgets, cash flow, risk registers, stakeholders, contract management and reporting processes., • Maintain an awareness of current policy for University business goals, such as widening participation and access, and provision of advice using specialist knowledge., • Apply theory and practice, from academic and professional development and previous knowledge. Communication/Liaison • Promote and foster positive and highly collaborative approaches to problem solving and project implementation, helping to motivate, mentor and coach project team members, and keeping abreast of legislation, approved codes of practice, industry standards and best practice., • Use your operational expertise to lead and participate in business meetings, working groups and sub-committees., • Provide regular status reports on projects and ongoing work to colleagues, services users and managers, highlighting any risks and contingency plans., • Interact and collaborate with other specialists across the University to ensure the integrity and delivery of consistent services., • Promote and encourage a collaborative approach to problem solving, project delivery and decision-making, in order to motivate, mentor and coach less experienced project staff and deliver an excellent customer experience, in accordance with policy and procedures., • Create positive working relationships, including internal and external networks, using your networks to increase your knowledge and skills and swap information with peers., • Work collaboratively across the organisation and/or externally with colleagues and stakeholders, to deliver a service., • Support the capture of business requirements from users and work with colleagues to translate these into recommendations for future service provision., • Working closely with the Health and Safety Business Partners, oversee health and safety issues, to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, Estates and Facilities processes and best practice., • Provide advice and guidance to resolve problems and queries for a broad range of service users., • Provide demonstrations and instruction to others outside the team., • Any other reasonable duties. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement, which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page. The Role and the Department The Student and Academic Services Directorate provides a professional administrative support service to staff, students and potential students of Durham University. The Academic Registrar is the head of the directorate and is responsible to the Chief Operating Officer for its management. The following services fall under the remit of the Student and Academic Services Directorate: • Academic Registrar's Office, • Curriculum, Learning and Assessment, • Student Immigration and Funding, • Student Recruitment and Admissions, • Student Registry All of the services are based on the Mountjoy site in Durham City. The Student and Academic Services Directorate operate a hybrid working model with the opportunity to split working at home and in the office, which is in the Palatine Centre, South Road, Durham. The Student Information Systems Managers are based in the Student Registry office as part of the Student Information Systems team. This team works across the Student and Academic Services Directorate. The roles report to the Deputy Head of Student Information Systems Development and work together as a professional business unit. The Student Information Systems Team Managers play a key role in optimising and enhancing the use and development of all IT systems related to the student lifecycle which underpin the work of the directorate and the wider University. The Student Information Systems Managers will work with one or more teams within the directorate utilising a 'business partner' approach covering a portfolio of business systems (both in use and in development) and will undertake a range of duties from the following list: • Identify user needs and trends - develop user stores and acceptance criteria, • Support IT colleagues in monitoring progress with developments and bug fixes and proactively escalate issues, • Ensure directorate technical issues are addressed and any issues IT colleagues identify are communicated back to business areas, • Proactively identify system developments and enhancements including ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy, guidelines and reporting, • Working with relevant IT colleagues - plan system releases and upgrades, communicating plans and any down-time to business users, • Ensure appropriate Standard Operating Procedures are place and followed by business and IT teams, • Facilitate a collaborative, joined-up approach to project scoping, initiation, planning and implementation for student information systems related projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the directorate, • Design and deliver training materials and ensure appropriate documentation is in place for all student systems Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: • You'll receive 30 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • We offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS)., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have ample parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. You can also take advantage of our cost-effective and environmentally friendly Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle with savings on tax and National Insurance., • We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities., • We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16., • Our family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community., • You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions., • Various salary sacrifice schemes are also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits., • If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs, and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest-free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criteria has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)., 2. Professional practitioner with knowledge and expertise in the delivery and analysis of IT projects and management information systems., 3. Experience of implementing policies and procedures, and supporting change and service improvements within an IT environment., 4. Experience of providing technical advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues., 5. Experience of participating in internal or external networks to share and discuss good practice, develop strong and productive working relationships and positively influence the University's reputation. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 6. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally., 7. Strong digital competence across a range of management information systems., 8. Knowledge/experience of records based systems., 9. Experience of preparing and delivering user training and materials via a variety of delivery methods., 10. Committed to continuing professional development to maintain up-to-date skills., 11. Knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines., 12. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to listen and interpret complex business needs., 13. Strong customer service skills., 14. Ability to work well in cross organisational teams. Desirable Criteria 15. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum 16 Familiarity with Banner and CRM How to Apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What you need to submit • A CV: and, • A supporting statement or covering letter which outlines how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification. Contact details For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Andy Shuttleworth, Typical Role Requirements Service Delivery/Development • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the University's values., • Review and look for ways to improve systems and procedures that are relevant to your area of work in line with the University's frameworks and regulations., • Provide specialist advice and guidance relating to your professional area of expertise, in line with the University's policies, regulations and values., • Manage the delivery of bug fixes and improvements to student information systems across the University to a high standard., • Provide the best possible service by continually reviewing what is required from key stakeholders and others who you work with and contribute to ideas and service improvements., • Provide specialist knowledge and support when interpreting and analysing complex data and information sources., • Look for ways to improve processes, techniques and outputs and results across all areas of your work., • Identify any learning needs required by stakeholders and arrange any training. Planning and Organisation • Contribute to operational leadership teams to influence the type and level of services that are provided by the Student Information Systems team., • Contribute to progressing the strategic and operational priorities of the Student and Academic Services Directorate., • Seek feedback from key stakeholders so that fixes and improvements are being prioritised to meet customer expectations and to plan future requirements., • Analyse data on the level of service being provided by the Student Information Systems team to recommend areas for future improvement., • Meet the development needs of your stakeholders, providing training when required. Communication/Liaison • Provide advice and share guidance with your stakeholders to ensure that the University's policies, procedures and regulations are complied with., • Use your operational expertise to lead and participate in business meetings, working groups and sub-committees., • Coordinate and organise committees and other business meetings and deal with any related complaints., • Update policies and procedures in response to any internal or external changes., • Use your expertise to provide training or guidance to other stakeholders., • Create positive working relationships, including internal and external networks, using your networks to increase your knowledge and skills and swap information with peers., • Any other reasonable duties. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

Working arrangements: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 45 weeks per year (0.9 full-time equivalent). The maximum working day is seven hours with a one hour break. The post holder will work 9am to 5pm, weekdays, onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week. Annual leave and non-working weeks to be taken in University vacations only. The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page. The Role and Department The Counselling & Mental Health Service is a multi-disciplinary central service for student mental health. It sits within the Student Experience Directorate. The Service provides specialist support for students and advice for University staff and third parties. Our administrative team provides a welcoming in-person presence for students who may be in distress. The team responds to a wide range of in-person, email and phone queries and referrals. It is responsible for a range of processes actioning urgent and routine referrals, appointment and room bookings, finance tasks and data collection and processing. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: • You'll receive 27 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days. The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions., • Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16., • We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference to the local community., • Our family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • If you are keen on advancing in your role or career, we have a genuine passion for developing our colleagues from qualifications to IT skills, courses and apprenticeships., • We offer generous pension schemes with varying contribution amounts to help you plan for your future. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply To be considered for this role, here are the skills/experience we're looking for: Qualifications/Experience 1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience., 2. Experience of working in a team, delivering student-focused services., 3. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines and working under pressure without compromising on accuracy. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 4. Good spoken and written communication skills., 5. Good digital skills including experience in using digital devices and apps including Microsoft 365 applications, digital booking systems and customer record management systems., 6. Knowledge of good practice in customer service DELETE: ideally supported by relevant courses or certifications, 7. Committed to continuing professional development., 8. Ability to solve problems and resolve issues yourself and as part of a team., 9. Ability to provide advice and information to a range of colleagues and students. Desirable Criteria • An interest in and experience of creating social media content To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points during the process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails What you are required to submit: • A CV, • A covering letter which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification Contact details If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Kate Augarde would be happy to speak to you. Email Typical Role Requirements Here are the kind of activities that you'll be asked to undertake and ways in which you'll be expected to operate. Service Delivery • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the University's values., • Communicate sensitively and discreetly with students who may be in distress., • Provide an excellent and timely service to our students, staff and third parties making contact with the service, by monitoring and prioritizing incoming email traffic, answering phone calls and taking accurate messages., • Process a high volume of incoming referrals., • Assist service practitioners with background moderation of online training and workshops, • Use your experience and problem-solving skills to resolve routine issues relevant to your role such as prioritizing urgency of incoming queries and provide information and updates to help your team find solutions., • Collect, organise and record data and information accurately and provide reports and analysis as required., • When carrying out your role, use and apply relevant professional and regulatory standards, for example confidentiality and GDPR. Teamwork • Help your colleagues to organise, plan and prepare for events and meetings and contribute to team planning activities., • Resolve queries and respond to requests for information and advice and bring any complex issues to the attention of more experienced team members., • Help your team ensure that our service and its processes are adapted in response to feedback and to meet changing demands. Communication/Liaison • Seek feedback from students on their experiences of the service to ensure that their reasonable expectations are being met., • Liaise with staff in other areas to ensure that services are being delivered in an efficient and collaborative way., • Liaise with external suppliers regarding payment of invoices., • Provide support for meetings, working groups and committees, such as preparing and sending documents and taking minutes., • Liaise with external suppliers and contractors to plan the delivery of services and events., • Any other reasonable duties. Please note, internal vacancies are only open to colleagues on substantive contracts with the University, therefore casual workers are unable to apply internally. Casual workers may search and apply for vacancies on our external applicant portal. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

Working at Durham University A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. Our Purpose and Values We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. The Department The Department of Chemistry at Durham is one of the very best in the UK, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, teaching and employability of our students. We are an active and vibrant department, with a strong cohort of early career academics and future leaders. We hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to gender equality. Our undergraduate programmes are ranked fifth in the Complete University Guide 2026. At postgraduate level, our students come from all over the world to carry out research. Our research strategy is focussed around three interdisciplinary grand challenge themes: Chemistry for Health; Chemistry for Sustainability; and Chemistry for Change and there is a strong culture of collaboration within the Department and with other Departments and Institutes within the University, including the Biophysical Sciences Institute, the Durham Energy Institute, Institute of Advanced Study and the Institute for Data Science. We have strong links with many national and international universities, research centres, and a long tradition of working closely with industry both in the North East region, across the UK and overseas. The Department of Chemistry at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented and motivated individual to the role of Assistant Professor. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with interests in the broad field of experimental spectroscopy. This can include, but is not limited to, spectroscopic method development and/or applications in inorganic, organic, or biological chemistry. The successful candidate will be required to teach aspects of core chemistry through lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory classes. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching. The successful candidate will join a department with excellent research infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical and glass-blowing workshops, as well as state-of-the-art in-house analytical facilities. The appointee will be expected to establish and maintain an internationally leading research group and to engage in the full departmental range of teaching activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This includes the development of new postgraduate courses (taught and research) in chemical sciences. For more information, please visit our Department pages at Assistant Professors at Durham Assistant Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching, but are also expected to engage in wider citizenship to enhance their own development, support their department and discipline, and contribute to the wider student experience. Academic colleagues are supported to publish excellent research in their area of interest with a focus on high quality outputs (including monographs and journal articles), rather than quantity. We aim to support your research needs, including practical help such as resources to attend conferences and to fund research activities, as well as a generous research leave policy and a designated mentor. Durham University is also committed to ensuring outstanding teaching quality, stimulating learning environments, and innovative curricula for all our students. You will be supported to develop your teaching expertise and skills. We are confident that our recruitment process allows us to attract and select the best talent to Durham. We, therefore, offer a reduced probation period of 1 year for our Assistant Professors and thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance, your position will be confirmed as permanent. Applicants must demonstrate high quality research in the field of experimental spectroscopy, with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. We strive to provide a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process. Key responsibilities: • To pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour., • To develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement., • To play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development., • Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity., • Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department., • To deliver lectures, seminars, laboratory demonstrating and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment., • To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department., • To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department's commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture. Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our Purpose and Values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups. If you have taken a career break or periods of leave that may have impacted on the volume and recency of your research outputs and other activities, such as maternity, adoption or parental leave, you may wish to disclose this in your application. The selection committee will take this into account when evaluating your application. The University has been awarded the Disability Confident Leader status. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Person Specification Candidates will have completed their PhD in experimental chemistry (or a closely related subject) and undertaken postdoctoral research and should outline their employment history, experience, skills and achievements to date which demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria. Research Candidates must have the capacity for and be progressing towards the independent development of internationally excellent research that produces high-quality outcomes, including some work that is recognised as world-class or that has world-class potential. Essential Research Criteria • Qualifications - a PhD and postdoctoral experience in experimental spectroscopy or a very closely related subject., • Outputs - evidence of high-quality outputs, some of which are recognised as internationally excellent or world-class. Candidates are asked to submit two exemplar outputs or research papers with their application (as outlined in the How to Apply section below). Candidates may additionally choose to submit evidence such as external peer review of their outputs. Candidates must demonstrate the development and delivery of high-quality teaching that contributes to providing a supportive and enabling learning environment and curricula which encourage students to achieve their potential. Essential Education Criteria • Quality - evidence of the development and delivery of effective and engaging teaching/training in the field of Chemistry. (Candidates may choose to provide student evaluation scores and/or peer reviews of teaching or equivalent evidence)., • Innovation - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate your contribution to new programme development and innovation in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching and assessment of learning. This can include lectures, small group learning and/or using technology or other techniques to enhance learning and/or assessment. Active engagement in administrative and citizenship requirements and to fostering a respectful environment, including a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Essential Services, Citizenship and Values Criteria • Citizenship contribution - evidence of participation in the citizenship/administrative activities of an academic Department, Faculty or University. (Candidates may choose to evidence departmental or University roles, mentoring activity, pastoral and academic support of students, engagement with widening participation, carrying out departmental and interdepartmental activities effectively. Being involved in departmental activities such as open days, employability events, departmental meetings and committees. Involvement in equality and diversity initiatives and membership or engagement with external bodies)., • Leadership - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate engagement in activities that contribute to the administrative functioning of an academic Department, Faculty, University and/or discipline, including leadership or responsibilities in an academic context. (Candidates may choose to detail any leadership roles which they have undertaken, preferably in, but not limited to, an academic context). The desirable criteria for this post (for which candidates should provide evidence of some if not all criteria) are: • Research Leadership - experience, skills and/or achievements that demonstrate experience of, or the potential to, contribute to the leadership of research groups and mentoring of early career researchers. (Candidates may choose to include information about research group leadership, mentoring of research colleagues, invitations to external events, engagement with international networks or projects)., • PhD Supervision - involvement in the provision of excellent supervision for PhD students., • Research Impact - evidence of or the potential to demonstrate the impact of the Candidate's research beyond their institution. Department contact for academic-related enquiries Candidates who require more information or wish to discuss the role informally should contact Professor Robert Pal Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email. Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you're experiencing to Alternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time. We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays). University contact for general queries about the recruitment process How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Job Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. What to Submit All applicants are asked to submit: • A CV (maximum 2 pages), • A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above. (maximum 2 pages), • Personal research plan. (maximum 2 pages), • Two of your most significant research outputs. Where possible your outputs should have been published or submitted since 2019, however work prior to 2019 may be submitted where candidates have had career breaks. Please note we are unable to access publications behind a paywall. In the event you are unable to provide accessible links to online hosting of your work, publications should be uploaded as PDFs as part of your application in our recruitment system. Please ensure that your PDFs are not larger than 5mb. Your work may be read by colleagues from across the Department and evaluated against the current REF criteria. All application documents should be uploaded with your name and document type as PDF files. We will notify you on the status of your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails. Referees You should provide 3 academic referees they should not (if possible) include your PhD supervisor(s). The majority should be from a university other than your own. References will be requested for candidates who have been shortlisted and will be made available to the panel during the interview process. As part of your application, you will be asked whether you give your consent to your academic references being sought should you be invited to attend an interview. We will only request references where permission has been granted. Next Steps All applications will be considered; our usual practice is for colleagues across the Department to read the submitted work of long-listed candidates. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will include presentations to staff and students (research- and teaching-orientated) in the Department followed by interviews. We anticipate that the assessments and interviews will take place over two days in the week commencing 2 March 2026. If you are unable to attend on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date. Applicant Guidance For further guidance on your application please see HERE

The University At Durham University, we are proud of our people, because they are at the heart of our globally outstanding institution, which is a key part of our local community. We inspire our people to do extraordinary things and we invite you to join our fantastic team. Across the University, we have a huge variety of roles and responsibilities, which together make us one large and successful community. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer. At the University we promote and actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion. It is crucial that everyone can be themselves and can flourish in an environment where everyone respects each other and is treated fairly. We want our people and wider community to feel happy, secure and proud to be a part of Durham. We are looking for the same values in you. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. For more information on our EDI strategy and values, clickhere The Role and Department As a Department, the Student Enrichment Directorate is striving to play a pivotal role in developing, delivering and transforming a Wider Student Experience that is as impactful as anything in the world. We remain steadfast in our core commitment to accelerating the growth of far-reaching and market-leading programmes across performance, participation and community outreach, whilst fostering a culture that safeguards academic excellence. We are guided by the belief that an investment in the Wider Student Experience is ultimately an investment in the quality of graduates that the University produces and are motivated by the opportunity to engage and inspire the next generation of talent. In doing so, we feel confident that we are making a positive contribution to the development of rounded, global citizens. The postholder will work as part of a leisure team to deliver the highest possible standards of service and customer care to sports facility users, both indoors and outdoors. The role of Leisure Assistant is a key frontline post in ensuring this objective is maintained. The role involves an element of physical manual handling which can include lifting and transporting equipment. The postholder will be required to work evenings, weekends and unsociable hours as part of a rota. Hours will vary Monday to Sunday 6.30 to 22.30. The hours will be primarily Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Uniform will be provided. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: • 27 Days annual leave per year (in additional to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year), a total of 39 days., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • Discounts via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions., • On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year., • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities., • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers), • If you are keen on advancing in your role or career, we have a genuine passion for developing our colleagues from qualifications, to IT skills, courses and apprenticeships., • Generous pension schemes. What you need to demonstrate when you apply • To be considered for this role, here are the skills/experience we're looking for:, • Good spoken and written communication skills., • Basic digital skills including the ability to use the internet and email., • Basic numeracy and literacy skills., • Experience of working in a team., • Experience of managing time to meet deadlines., • Ability to follow instructions, spoken or written, accurately., • Ability to follow health and safety guidelines., • An interest or understanding of working in a sporting environment., • Experience of dealing with first aid situations. How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. When you apply you need to submit a CV and/or a statement that tells us your experience and gives examples of how you meet the criteria above and/or submit the application form and include the information within the form. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. Who to contact for more information If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, Laura Green would be happy to speak to you. . Typical Role Requirements Here are the kind of activities that you'll be asked to undertake and ways in which you'll be expected to operate. Service Delivery • Provide an excellent service to our [students, your colleagues and visitors to the sports centre by carrying out your tasks using the relevant procedures (which we will provide training for)., • Look after yourself and others by following health and safety regulations including correctly wearing any protective clothing or equipment provided e.g. safety shoes, being aware of any hazards and risks and reporting any incidents., • Carry out some tasks that may require specialist skills and may be physically demanding., • Clean and look after specialist equipment and tools when necessary. Teamwork • Help and cooperate with the rest of your team., • Help your colleagues when required with other key activities undertaken within your service., • Help to move, set-up and dismantle any sporting equipment., • Learn new skills and practices from more experienced colleagues., • Bring any problems to the attention of more senior colleagues. Communication/Personal • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values., • Respond to routine requests for information., • Use digital devices and apps (such as email) to communicate with students, your colleagues and anyone else you come across as part of your role., • Any other reasonable duties. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham Universitywhich provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. There are many benefits and rewards linked to working at the University, you can find further information on our Why Join Us? - Information Page. The Role and the Department The purpose of the role is to provide a professional communication service to various stakeholders including students, their advisers, agents, and University staff. The postholder will influence stakeholder perceptions by positively promoting and marketing the University and the service they offer. They will develop, maintain, and use a Knowledge Base of common enquiry topics, and develop knowledge of Admissions processes and student experience offered by Durham University. This post requires the holder to represent the University to global audiences and maintain a professional manner in sometimes challenging situations. The base location for this role is the Mountjoy Centre, on Stockton Road, Durham. The Mountjoy Centre is situated on the University's main campus, and brings together several teams working towards student recruitment and admissions. Please note that there are two roles available; x1 permanent, x1 fixed term until May 2026. Your application will be considered for both. If successfully shortlisted for interview, you can discuss your preference then. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: • 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to, eight public holidays and four customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes for Christmas and reopens the first working day in the New Year., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year., • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities., • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community, • Discounts are available via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema, and days out at various attractions., • We offer generous pension schemes. Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion, and values. Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a university equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work, and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will adjust and support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply: When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills you have which are relevant to the post, giving positive examples of your experience and the abilities you have which would make you right for this role. Please see below for details on the skills and experience we require. Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Five GCSE's at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience., 2. Experience of working in a busy office environment delivering front line Customer service or having relevant qualifications for the role., 3. Experience of managing time, meeting deadlines and working under pressure without compromising on quality. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 4. Good verbal and written communication skills., 5. Demonstrable ability to provide a high-quality advice and guidance service to a range of customers and colleagues., 6. Good digital skills including experience in using digital devices and apps including including Phone systems, Live Chat functions, Microsoft 365 applications and digital booking systems., 7. Committed to continuing professional development., 8. Ability to solve problems and resolve straightforward issues yourself and as part of a team., 9. Ability to provide advice and guidance to a range of colleagues and customers, with tact and Diplomacy. Desirable Criteria 10. Post-16 qualification or equivalent experience., 11. Experience of working with a CRM system to manage enquiries, 12. Knowledge and experience of Higher Education admissions processes How to apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there is desirable criteria, we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points during the process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails What you are required to submit: • A CV, • Please provide a word document highlighting how you demonstrate the essential criteria above. This should be a two column document listing criteria in the right-hand column and examples/evidence of experience in left hand column. Contact details If you would like to discuss the role, Julie Taylor would be happy to speak to you. Email: Typical Role Requirements Here are the kind of activities that you will be asked to undertake and ways in which you'll be expected to operate. Service Delivery • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values., • Provide an excellent and timely service to our potential students, your colleagues and anyone else you come across as part of your role., • Use your experience and problem-solving skills to resolve routine issues with things relevant to your role and provide information and updates to help your team find solutions., • Collect, organise and record data and information accurately., • Promote positive wellbeing arrangements which benefit you and your team., • When carrying out your role, use and apply relevant professional and regulatory standards e.g. data protection when managing data., • Use standard office-based devices and applications such as our CRM system, Word, Teams and Excel to deliver services., • Update guidance on standard operating procedures followed by the team. Teamwork • Resolve queries and respond to requests for information and advice and bring any complex issues to the attention of more experienced team members., • Help your team organise and provide administrative services that support key activities for example Open Day events and UCAS events, • Help your team ensure that products and services are adapted in response to feedback and to meet changing demands. Communication/Liaison • Seek feedback from students, staff and anyone else that you come across as part of your role on their requirements from your service to ensure that their reasonable expectations are being met., • Record information and respond to queries which you receive., • Liaise with staff in other areas, professional organisations and agencies to ensure that services are being delivered in an efficient and collaborative way., • Liaise with external service providers to plan the delivery of services and events., • Any other reasonable duties., • Occasional weekend/evening working will be required. This is to attend external events and assist with tasks such as Open Days and undergraduate confirmation. Due to the operational needs of the Office, annual leave is restricted between 10 August and 21 August. SECONDMENT One of these roles is full time, fixed term until May 2026 and may be offered on an internal secondment basis subject to the agreement of the current line manager. If an internal member of staff is appointed to this role on a secondment basis, for pension purposes this will be processed in line with Step-Up arrangements. For further details please click here. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. The Role and Department The Directorate of Advanced Research Computing (ARC) provides a broad computational capability to underpin and help define the nature of research and innovation that can be undertaken with the institution. ARC's mission is to deliver a coherent strategy for the computational support of research: enabling research and innovation to be at the forefront of computational practice; enabling academic leadership through the adoption and evolution of leading technology; fostering associated expertise; and enhancing interdisciplinary collaborations. Leading-edge platforms including High Performance Computing, computational and cutting-edge data analytics methods, and growth and retention of vital capacity in research software engineering and technical R&D are at the core of this endeavour. We organise our activity under three main pillars: 1. Research Computing Platforms, 2. Research Software Engineering, 3. Developing researcher computational skills Which is delivered by the Administration, Research Computing Platforms (RCP) and Research Software Engineering (RSE) teams. Through collaboration between the Institute for Data Science, Department of Computer Science and ARC, several grants have been secured under the umbrella of the UK's Digital Research Technology Professionals (dRTP) programme. These projects aim to create an upskilling and code porting landscape - predominantly for simulations and AI running on HPC machinery - for the whole UK DRI community. Their mission includes creating material for the RTP upskilling, running upskilling events, establishing a national performance assessment service, conducting performance assessments and benchmarking case studies, and helping codes to transition into the era of accelerate compute. You will be embedded into the SHAREing () project team, working closely with the PI and other project members, the RSEs and the platforms team within ARC and realise synergies with related activity within Durham and Nationally. You will contribute to the planning of upskilling events, the establishment a national performance assessment service, conduct performance assessments and benchmark case studies, driving the community's transition into the era of accelerated compute. We expect the successful candidate to develop specialist knowledge and expertise across several advanced computing technologies that will influence the deliverables that are part of the grant and services delivered by ARC longer-term. The ability to work using one or more of these technologies is therefore essential: • Compiled languages (e.g. C/Fortran), • Shared and distributed memory programming tools (e.g. OpenMP, MPI), • Accelerator programming (e.g. CUDA, OpenCL, SYCL), • Serial and parallel debugging and profiling, • Parallel numerical algorithms and libraries. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: • 30 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year., • The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • We offer a generous pension scheme, As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS)., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities., • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year., • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community., • Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions., • A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits. Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct, At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criteria has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1.Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop excellent working relationships both internally and externally. 2. Educated to PhD degree level (or equivalent experience) in a computing or related compute-intense discipline, 3. Ability to rapidly assimilate the research context and understanding the computational and data analytics algorithms, requirements and interfaces involved in research programming projects., 4. Demonstrable experience of managing own time and working on multiple projects, 5. Experience of working independently as well as part of a team, 6. Professional practitioner with specialist knowledge and expertise used to influence service delivery and activities within the organisation. Whilst no single specialism is essential, candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of HPC and the completion of significant work using one or more of these technologies: • Compiled languages (C/Fortran), • Shared and distributed memory programming tools) (e.g. OpenMP, MPI), • Accelerator programming (e.g. CUDA, OpenCL, SYCL), • Serial and parallel debugging and profiling, • Parallel numerical algorithms and libraries, • System software stack administration and novel/experimental hardware 7. Knowledge of and commitment to software development best practice including issue tracking, testing, documentation, version control, continuous integration, software re-use and deployment. Knowledge of and experience with object-oriented design, design patterns and refactoring., 8. Continuing professional development required to maintain professional recognition. Desire to keep up-to-date and learn about new developments in computational research and an understanding of the landscape of research computing and research programming in the UK and internationally., 9. Experience of solving complex issues: analysing, researching, planning solutions and making pragmatic decisions. Desirable criteria 1. Demonstrable experience in the understanding of performance, portability and correctness., 2. Experience of developing and delivering training materials to others: both within and outside of your domain of expertise., 3. Proven commitment to the broader DRI community and examples of engagement that has influenced others. How to Apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from oure-recruitmentsystem. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What you need to submit • A CV Tobias Weinzierl, Director of IDAS and SHAREing PI: Rebecca Appleby, ARC Senior Administrator: Samantha Finnigan, Senior Research Software Engineer and RSE Team Lead: Typical Role Requirements Service Delivery/Development • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values., • Provide specialist advice and guidance relating to your professional area of expertise in line with the University's policies, regulations and values., • Provide the best possible service by continually reviewing what is required from members of the SHAREing team, collaborators, staff, students and members of the DRI community: contributing ideas towards service improvement., • Provide specialist knowledge and support when interpretating and analysing complex data and information sources., • Look for ways to improve processes, techniques and outputs/results across all areas of your work., • Identify any learning needs that should be met by the underlying DRI service and design activities and arrange any training., • Oversee specialist risk assessments and safety procedures and resolve incidents that require specialist expertise., • Provide specialist advice to resolve technical problems, plan projects and continually develop and improve the service., • Design, build and maintain complex, specialist teaching and research apparatus, equipment, instruments, systems and appliances, • Provide advice on digital tools and infrastructure to ensure an appropriate pedagogical approach to developing world class teaching., • Apply maintenance schedules to ensure the safe and efficient use of technology, facilities and services to teaching, research and learning activities., • Manage the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality technical and/or experimental facility/platform and service to ensure teaching, research and knowledge exchange outputs., • Record, monitor and collate information to analyse patterns and trends as part of teaching and research activities., • Be responsible for the design, set-up, maintenance and integrity of teaching, research and learning facilities, technology and resources within a specialist area., • Supervise during practical and test teaching and research work activities, projects, and self-directed sessions., • Support the delivery of undergraduate and post graduate teaching and learning activities, and income generation, where appropriate., • Contribute to the planning, design and delivery of research outputs and prepare innovative teaching/research proposals. Communication/Liaison • Provide specialist advice and guidance to ensure compliance with relevant policies., • Use your operational expertise to lead and participate in business meetings, working groups and sub-committees., • Collaborate with internal and external academics, industry and technical specialists to support the delivery of teaching and research projects and to contribute to the generation of external income., • Liaise with internal and external agencies, local authorities, industries and visitors where appropriate., • Meet the development needs of your stakeholders providing training when required., • Create positive working relationships, including internal and external networks, using your networks to increase your knowledge and skills and swap information with peers., • Contribute to promotional events and presentations at conferences. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham Universitywhich provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.

Job Title: Senior Fire Safety Engineer Department Estates and Facilities Directorate Business and Campus Services Grade: Grade 8 Salary range: £47,389-£56,535 Working arrangements: Full time (nominal 35 hours) Permanent Evenings and weekend working, as business needs There may be a requirement to participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota Hybrid working (minimum of two days per week onsite, depending on business needs, after the initial training/induction period) Closing date: Shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the advertising period and if it is possible to fill this vacancy before the closing date, the advert will be closed immediately The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. The Role and Department As Senior Fire Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for applying advanced fire engineering principles in the design and assessment of buildings across a diverse estate. This includes the technical delivery of fire safety services, design and drawing appraisals, and ensuring compliance with Approved Document B, BS9999, BS9991 or performance-based fire engineering solutions. You will provide expert advice on a wide range of fire safety issues such as compartmentation, passive and active fire protection systems, occupancy levels, fire escape strategies, emergency lighting, alarms, fire suppression systems, fire-fighting equipment, and specialist systems. You will also assess fire safety arrangements for disabled occupants, fire appliance access, and construction-phase fire safety. You will produce and review Fire Safety Manuals and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Extensive experience in fire dynamics and delivering fire engineering consultancy across complex projects is essential. In addition to technical expertise, you will lead the Fire Safety team, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and professional development, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will also be required to lead on policy development, internal governance, and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and institutional standards. By promoting a deep understanding of fire safety policy and external developments, you will play a key role in shaping the future of fire safety provision within the University. The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University, you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: • 30 Days annual leave, in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year., • The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • We offer a generous pension scheme. As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into this University Superannuation Scheme (USS) which the University will also add contributions to., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally.There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities., • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • On site nursery is available and children's clubs in the summer holidays., • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community., • Discounts are available via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions., • A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits., • If you are moving to Durham, we can help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools.If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Where a criteria has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or substantial equivalent experience in a similar role., 2. MFireE and IFE Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design, or equivalent., 3. Chartered, or working towards chartered status, as a Fire Safety Engineer., 4. Professional practitioner with specialist up-to-date fire safety law, building codes and best practice and expertise to influence service delivery and activities within the organisation., 5. Experience of participating in networks to share and discuss good practice and develop strong and productive working relationships., 6. Experience of delivering and developing specialist fire safety advice, guidance and oversight for buildings and estates., 7. Experience of developing and implementing fire safety management systems., 8. Experience of auditing fire safety management systems against a recognised standard., 9. Experience of providing specialist fire safety advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues., 10. Experience of implementing fire safety policies and procedures and supporting service improvements. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 11. Knowledge of fire modelling simulation., 12. Knowledge and familiarity on computer aided design (CAD) packages, building information management (BIM), active fire protection (AFP) and passive fire protection (PFP)., 13. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally., 14. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including digital communication tools and Microsoft 365 applications., 15. Track record of working as a Fire Engineer with experience in designing and implementing fire safety strategies in new and existing buildings., 16. Knowledge and understanding of fire dynamic, heat transfer and smoke behaviour principles., 17. Ability to apply the principles of good practice in fire safety risk management to unusual and non-standard problems, proposing practical and proportionate solutions., 18. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions., 19. Extensive knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines, and fire risk assessment principles., 20. Ability to contribute to planning at operational and strategic levels., 21. Ability to deliver engaging training. Desirable Criteria 1. Demonstrable, relevant experience working in a large complex organisation., 2. Experience of applying fire safety practices in a higher education institution or similar diverse environment. How to apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria.Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from oure-recruitmentsystem. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What you need to submit • A CV, • A supporting statement which outlines how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification. Contact details For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Andy Mulligan, Director of Health, Safety and Fire, Business Resilience and Security Risk, Typical Role Requirements Service Delivery • Provide expert professional fire safety engineering advice, guidance and support., • Deliver specialist services, including fire safety investigations, and quality and regulatory audits, as an expert practitioner in fire safety engineering; making recommendations and identifying priorities to improve fire safety across the estate., • Assess and understand the main British fire safety legislation and standards applied to buildings, such as Approved Document B (AD B), BS9999, BS7974, etc., • Lead the design, development and implementation of fire safety strategies and reports, and influence organisational transformation., • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values., • Develop and apply an in-depth understanding of university policy and external developments when carrying out you role., • Ensure that policy and regulatory standards are met by activities and processes and carried out in services you are responsible for., • Use your professional knowledge and experience as a Fire Safety Engineer to resolve problems, shape processes and activities, develop systems and provide subject matter expertise and advice., • Use your managerial and leadership expertise to identify priorities and shape the Fire Safety service to achieve the required outcomes., • Look for ways to continually improve services and take a lead role in the development and implementation of assigned fire safety policies, processes, quality standards, procedures and systems., • Initiate and manage business process reviews to improve the service in your area., • Ensure data (commercially sensitive and/or personal) is appropriately stored and managed., • Receive information on, and investigate incidents and accidents, formulating and implementing any follow-up actions. Planning and Organising • Contribute to the development of operational plans relevant to your area., • Contribute to the scoping and resource planning across a range of fire safety activities, at operational and possibly strategic level., • Lead reviews and design verification of fire safety solutions in all projects., • Lead the development of fire risk assessments and a programme of fire safety inspections., • Lead and manage fire safety projects, monitoring performance, providing progress reports and taking action to ensure agreed outcomes are met., • Assign activities within agreed operational and strategic plans to relevant project teams for them to deliver., • Lead the design and implementation of transformative service developments., • Research technological/system/facility trends to determine the implications and opportunities to change how services are delivered in your area., • Manage and monitor health and safety assessments, security procedures and fire risk assessments, to ensure compliance., • Allocate and monitor designated budgets, expenditure and resources. Team Development • Manage and develop the people, performance and resources of the Fire Safety team to ensure that a customer focussed service is provided., • Help shape the skills and expertise needed to deliver a professional service by recruiting, inducting and training team members and structuring the team in way that will best meet operational and strategic priorities., • Ensure that your team can deliver the required services by devolving and delegating responsibilities to appropriate team members, • Carry out regular performance reviews to provide feedback on objectives and expectations and identify any development needs., • Handle most HR issues and support the welfare and wellbeing of your team referring more complex issues to specialist services or more senior managers. Communication/Liaison • Lead internal fire safety meetings, working groups and sub-committees at operational level to influence governance, organisational policy and standards for the fire safety service., • Advise on appropriate fire safety solutions at internal and external design meetings., • Influence University policy, standards and governance by leading operational business meetings, working groups and sub-committees., • Provide professional fire safety guidance and advice when managing complaints, referrals and specialist services., • Build and establish contacts and networks with key stakeholders, internal and external staff, suppliers, contractors and industry specialists., • Create positive working relationships, including internal and external networks, using your networks to increase your knowledge and skills, swap information with peers and positively influence the University's reputation., • Represent the service and University at promotional events., • Any other reasonable duties. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement, which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.

Working at Durham University A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career.The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. Our Purpose and Values We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page The Role and Department The Department is one of the UK's leading Mathematics departments with an outstanding reputation in teaching, research, and employability of our students. It has an active programme of internationally recognized research in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Probability. The research culture is vibrant, with many visitors, seminars, international conferences, and workshops. We aim to provide a supportive and friendly environment with a strong sense of community. The Department currently has 116 permanent members of staff, following a process of significant growth. The Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. The Department also supports the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme, whose aim is to support mathematics departments to embed equal opportunities for women within their working practices. Durham University is committed to the Concordat to support the career development of researchers. For further information please visit the Research Staff web pages on The Role Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematics with a particular emphasis on probability, statistical mechanics, and mathematical physics. The position will be associated with Dr. Tyler Helmuth's EPSRC NIA grant "Self-Organized Criticality and Asymptotic Freedom in Random Forests". The successful applicant will be expected to conduct and disseminate research under the direction of the PI, and to develop and contribute their own research ideas and experience to the project. Key responsibilities: • To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications., • To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences., • To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder., • To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals., • To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder., • To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio., • To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions., • To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration., • To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects., • To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate., • To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect., • To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline., • To engage in continuing professional development, for example by attending relevant training and development courses. This post is fixed term for up to 30 months commencing 01/01/2026, the duration of the grant. The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 01/02/2026, with an earlier start date possible. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: • You'll receive 30 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • We offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS)., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have ample parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. You can also take advantage of our cost-effective and environmentally friendly Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle with savings on tax and National Insurance., • We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities., • We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16., • Our family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community., • You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions., • Various salary sacrifice schemes are also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits., • If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs, and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest-free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our Purpose and Values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all colleagues undertake activities that are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups. If you have taken a career break or periods of leave that may have impacted on the volume and recency of your research outputs and other activities, such as maternity, adoption or parental leave, you may wish to disclose this in your application. The selection committee will take this into account when evaluating your application. The University has been awarded the Disability Confident Leader status. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Contact Information Department contact for academic-related enquiries Dr. Tyler Helmuth, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email. Please send your name along with abrief description of the problem you're experiencing Alternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time. We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays). How to Apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification below. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What to Submit All applicants are asked to submit: • a CV and cover letter which details your experience, skills, and achievements in meeting (or the potential to meet) the criteria set out below. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University virtually and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will normally include a presentation to staff and students in the Department followed by an interview and we anticipate that the assessments and interviews will take place over two days, date tbc. In the event that you are unable to attend in person on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Job Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas. Essential Criteria: Qualifications • A PhD (or be close to submission) in mathematics or a related subject. Experience • Experience in conducting research in mathematically rigorous probability, statistical mechanics, or mathematical physics. Skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Criteria Experience • Demonstrable ability to plan and manage independent research.

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page. The Role and the Department The Student Immigration and Funding Service (SIFS) works with internal colleagues and external bodies to provide high-quality advice and support relating to immigration legislation and financial support for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and applicants. The Service is part of the Student & Academic Services Directorate (SASD), which provides a professional administrative support service to staff, students and potential students of Durham University. The Academic Registrar is the head of the department and is responsible to the Vice Provost for its management. The following services fall under the remit of the Student and Academic Support Directorate: • Widening Access & Participation, • Academic Quality Service, • Recruitment and Admissions, • Student Immigration and Funding Services, • Student Registry All the services are based at the Palatine Centre in Durham City. The post holder will be part of the Scholarships Team within the Student Immigration & Funding Service, which administers internally and externally funded scholarships for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Home and International students. The Scholarships Administrator will provide clerical support to the Scholarships Team, ensuring that the Scholarship provision at Durham is seen as exemplary. The post holder will provide a high standard of administrative support to scholarship applicants, recipients and staff, dealing with enquiries professionally and efficiently, and proactively following up on any queries you receive. You must be a flexible team worker able to take responsibility for managing a varied workload to a high standard. A high level of accuracy, sometimes under pressure, is essential. You will be dealing with highly confidential and potentially sensitive information and must ensure that it is kept in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and with the strictest confidence. This role is based in the Palatine Centre, Durham. SASD operates a hybrid working policy which allows a level of flexibility within the working week. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: • You'll receive 27 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days. The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions., • Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16., • We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference to the local community., • Our family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • If you are keen on advancing in your role or career, we have a genuine passion for developing our colleagues from qualifications to IT skills, courses and apprenticeships., • We offer generous pension schemes with varying contribution amounts to help you plan for your future. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply To be considered for this role, here are the skills/experience we're looking for: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience., 2. Experience of working in a team, 3. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of colleagues and customers. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 4. Good spoken and written communication skills., 5. Good digital skills including experience in using digital devices and apps including the internet, email, digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, and Microsoft Access., 6. Committed to continuing professional development., 7. Ability to solve problems and resolve straightforward issues yourself and as part of a team. Desirable Criteria 1. Post-16 qualification or equivalent experience., 2. Relevant administrative experience in a busy office environment., 3. Experience of working on the front line with service delivery, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality. How to apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points during the process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails What you are required to submit: • A CV, • A covering letter which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification Contact details If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, the Scholarships Manager would be happy to speak to you. Please contact Patricia at Typical Role Requirements • This role will be involved in the administration of scholarships within the University. It will be responsible for providing students with information relating to scholarships when studying at the University, • In addition, it will be involved in ensuring that students receive the funds awarded to them as the successful recipient of a scholarships., • The postholder will be involved in collating scholarship application documentation to support the scholarship panels who are responsible for selecting recipients for scholarships and awards., • You will also support the wider responsibilities of the Student Immigration and Funding Service in order to develop themselves and to better understand the work undertaken by the service Here are the kind of activities that you'll be asked to undertake and ways in which you'll be expected to operate. Service Delivery • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the University's values., • Provide an excellent and timely service to our students, your colleagues in the Scholarships team and SIFS, as well as colleagues across university departments. students, your colleagues in the Scholarships team and SIFS, as well as colleagues across university departments., • Use your experience and problem-solving skills to resolve routine issues relevant to your role such as payment queries, application status, and provide information and updates to help your team find solutions., • Collect, organise and record data and information accurately and provide reports as required., • Promote positive wellbeing arrangements which benefit you and your team., • When carrying out your role, use and apply relevant professional and regulatory standards, e.g. data protection, when managing data., • Use standard office-based devices and applications such as Word, Excel, Email, and Microsoft Forms to deliver services., • Update guidance on standard operating procedures followed by the team. Teamwork • Resolve queries and respond to requests for information and advice and bring any complex issues to the attention of more experienced team members., • Help your team organise and provide administrative services that support key activities, for example, planning and attending to Open Days and Post Offer Events, undertaken within your service and contribute to team planning activities. Communication/Liaison • Record information, e.g. Scholarship applicants and recipients data, and respond to queries which you receive., • Liaise with staff in other areas and external organisations to ensure that services are being delivered in an efficient and collaborative way., • Provide support for meetings, working groups and committees, such as gathering data, preparing and sending documents for meetings, drafting reports and taking minutes., • Any other reasonable duties. Useful links Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. MATERNITY COVER Appointment to this post is fixed term to cover the substantive post holder's maternity leave and is not anticipated to be extended. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page. The Department and role purpose The Careers & Enterprise department sits within the Chief Operating Officer's directorate and is part of the University's developmental approach to ensuring effective student engagement, achievement and positive progression. Careers and Enterprise is a dynamic and developing team, operating across the university through subject departments, colleges, societies and industry facing initiatives to support the development and progression needs of students. It aims to help them meet the challenges and opportunities of the constantly developing employment market and become the leaders and innovators of the near future. This exciting new role has been established by alumni philanthropy and will develop and deliver a pilot programme of ambitious internship, work-based learning and employer engagement opportunities for our students in the Department of Computer Science and across the Faculty of Science. Based within the Careers and Enterprise team, the post holder work closely with the Computer Science Department, Faculty of Science, Development and Alumni Relations Office, Research and Innovation Services, and the International Office, along with other University departments as may become relevant throughout the development of the role. The Internships & Industry Manager will utilise industry, alumni, and broader stakeholder networks to engage with employers and establish a portfolio of work experience providers to the benefit of our students, advertising, tracking, and managing internships to ensure a positive outcome for both students and employers and equipping students with the skills and confidence to succeed in the labour market by providing support through all stages of the recruitment process including applications, assessments, and interviews. This role will focus primarily on internship opportunities for Computer Science students, by developing and enhancing industry partnerships and support student. The postholder, will also be required to build strong relationships across the University, to support careers and employability activities in the broader Science Faculty, and other Careers & Enterprise team led initiatives. The post-holder must work in a motivated and proactive fashion to curate work experience and internship opportunities and ensure student success by immediately mobilising the alumni and professional networks in service of this programme. The ideal candidate will have experience in industry with existing networks and contacts to draw upon and/or experience in work experience and internship support and delivery. This is a hybrid working role, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. During peak periods of activity, the postholder may be required to be on campus more frequently and in accordance with team meetings and business needs. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: • You'll receive 30 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • We offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS)., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have ample parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • You can also take advantage of our cost effective and environmentally friendly Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle with savings on tax and National Insurance., • We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities., • We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16., • Our family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community., • You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions., • Various salary sacrifice schemes are also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits., • If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs, and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest-free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/ experience you have which would make you right for this role. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience)., 2. Professional employability practitioner with knowledge and expertise in the delivery, development and evaluation of internship opportunities, services, events and employer engagement., 3. Experience of implementing policies and procedures and supporting change and service improvements in respect to employer engagement, work-based learning and student employability support., 4. Experience of providing careers and employability related specialist advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues., 5. Experience of participating in internal or external networks to share and discuss good practice, develop strong and productive working relationships and to positively influence the University's reputation. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 6. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally., 7. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including Microsoft products, social media and CRM systems, 8. Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition., 9. Knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with funding, regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines., 10. Ability to solve problems, undertake service evaluation and decide on and plan appropriate solutions., 11. Excellent organisational skills and an ability to contribute to planning at an operational level. Desirable Criteria 12. Understanding of employment law and visa regulations, 13. In-depth knowledge of recruitment practices and employer engagement trends relevant to Computer Science and STEM sectors, including awareness of how recruiters source, assess, and select graduates How to Apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. Please don't forget to check if there are any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your applications We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What you need to submit • A CV: and, • A supporting statement or covering letter which outlines how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification. Contact details For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Donna Car, Senior Manager (Work based learning and Employer Engagement) at Typical Role Requirements Service Delivery/Development • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the University's values., • Provide specialist advice and guidance relating to careers, employability and student support in line with the University's policies, regulations and values., • Provide a programme of support and engagement to ensure that work-based learning and the wider needs of students are met pre, during and post internship, and enable students to reflect on their experience and review the learning outcomes., • Lead the development of a stakeholder focussed internships service including the provision of support to students with consideration of the needs of a diverse cohort in reference to access, inclusion, participation and equality of opportunity and the needs and recruitment processes of STEM employers, • Manage the delivery of work based learning and employer engagement activities to a high standard and ensure that they are delivered in a customer focussed way aligned to both student and employer need., • Provide the best possible service by continually reviewing what is required from students, staff and employers and actively contribute to ideas and service improvements., • Provide specialist knowledge and support when interpreting and analysing complex data and information sources., • Internal and external relationship development and partnership working, networking and participation with employers, agencies, professional and trade organisations and other stakeholders to enable internship opportunities for students and to engage and influence future services and the University reputation., • Maintain an awareness of current internship legislation, policy and good practice to ensure all aspects are fully compliant with all statutory requirements., • Identify and design activities to meet internship learning objectives and outcomes., • Monitor and keep up to date with relevant trends/changes in key international labour markets including trends in recruitment practices, visa regulations and employment legislation., • Look for ways to improve delivery across all areas of your work., • Identify any learning needs that should be met by Careers and Enterprise and design activities and arrange any training., • Contribute to the delivery of activities that generate external income employer sponsorship and bid applications, • Contribute to the development of operational and strategic plans and service level agreements., • Continually seek to enhance the services provided to your stakeholders, planning and implementing any required improvements., • Seek feedback from [students, employer and other key stakeholders so that Careers and Enterprise activities are continuously adapted to meet customer expectations and to plan future requirements., • Manage and monitor the performance of internship and employer engagement activity and make recommendations to relevant Senior Managers and Service Heads, evaluating outputs and making recommendations on improvements., • Analyse data on the level of service being provided by Careers and Enterprise and the Faculty of Science to recommend areas for future improvement., • Meet the development needs of your stakeholders by providing training when required., • Contribute to and lead business meetings, working groups and sub-committees at departmental and operational service levels to ensure the student experience is enhanced., • Deliver training, teaching and/or development delivery for stakeholders including but not limited to both student and employer audiences, • Create and update resources to help students in their search for opportunities including information about the labour market and recruitment processes., • Keep stakeholders updated by sharing key service information Careers and Enterprise and the Faculty of Science, • Use the best media and method to communicate with internal and external stakeholders., • Create positive working relationships, including internal and external networks, using your networks to increase your knowledge and skills and share information., • Use your expertise to participate in and monitor communities of practice and partnership working, both internally and externally. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

Job Title: Maintenance Joiner Department Estates and Facilities Estates Operations Grade:Grade 5 Salary range: £27,319, up to £30,378 (depending on experience) Working arrangements: Permanent Full time (35 hours) Monday to Friday Participation in an on-call rota for out of hours cover (on-call and attendance payments applicable) Closing date: 14th December 2025 Shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the advertising period and if it is possible to fill the vacancy before the specified closing date, the advert will closed immediately. The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. The Role and Department As a member of the Estates and Facilities Directorate directly employed labour team, you will undertake mechanical repairs and maintenance work, to an agreed level, in compliance with industry standards, statutory requirements, and relevant codes of practice in a professional and customer-focussed manner. The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University, you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: • 27 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year (39 days per year). The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • On site nursery is available and children's clubs in the summer holidays., • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities., • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community., • Discounts are available via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions., • We offer generous pension schemes. Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics., 2. Recognised and registered CITB apprenticeship in joinery/carpentry, or other approved training., 3. Advanced craft certificate in joinery/carpentry, or equivalent approved training., 4. Professional craftsperson/practitioner with knowledge and expertise in buildings or estates services., 5. Experience of working within a team to ensure the delivery of high-quality services., 6. Experience of contributing to the delivery of joinery/carpentry services in residential and educational buildings., 7. Experience of diagnosing and repairing faults in building fabric, 8. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines., 9. Experience of completing maintenance documentation and related records., 10. Experience of achieving service delivery and performance targets. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 11. Excellent spoken and written communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally., 12. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications., 13. Ability to solve problems yourself and as part of a team and plan appropriate solutions., 14. Good knowledge of other building services disciplines and experience of working alongside other trades., 15. Ability to interpret work to be undertaken as outlined in routine instruction, drawings and specification., 16. Health and safety compliance knowledge, including risk assessments and method statements., 17. Ability to estimate material requirements., 18. Ability to use and operate the usual range of tools and equipment associated with the trade., 19. Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision., 20. Good customer care skills., 21. Flexible attitude to multi-skilled maintenance tasks, designed to maximise operational effectiveness. Desirable Criteria 1. Industry or professional knowledge/recognition relevant to the role supported by relevant courses or certification., 2. Committed to continuing professional development., 3. Ability to provide support for infrastructure projects., 4. Experience of working in occupied properties, historic and listed buildings., 5. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues., 6. Ability to participate in networks to share and discuss good practice and exchange information. How to apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria, we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from oure-recruitmentsystem. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails. What you are required to submit • A CV, • A supporting statement/covering letter, which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification. Contact details If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Dave Profit, Head of Maintenance Services, , would be happy to speak to you. Typical Role Requirements Service Delivery • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values., • Undertake all joinery and small engineering works across the estate, appropriate to the grade and qualifications, including day-to-day repairs, planned maintenance and minor installation work., • Identify priorities and monitor processes and activities to ensure success., • When carrying out your role, apply relevant industry and professional standards to ensure that our facilities are safe, secure and appropriate for public access and use., • Respond to queries and provide information/advice, while raising more specialist or complex queries with more experienced team members., • Use your experience and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve issues relevant to your role and make recommendations based on your findings., • Use your technical knowledge and specialist skills to [build, adapt, construct and repair fabric, fittings, buildings, services and equipment] using the resources available to you., • Ensure that information used to analyse [the service being delivered] is accurate and provide reports and analysis of patterns and trends to senior colleagues., • Monitor and analyse the use of equipment and resources to ensure efficiency and report your findings to senior colleagues., • Manage and monitor the use of [components, resources and equipment]., • Deliver infrastructure support services relating to the estate and buildings to support the University's activities., • Support the use of [assistive technologies, social media and applications] to meet security and safety requirements., • Prepare safety documents, method statements and risk assessments relating to activities across the estate., • Carry out some tasks in conditions commensurate with the type and nature of the work associated with the role, for example, moving and lifting heavy equipment, working at height, working with confined spaces, etc. Planning and Organising • Plan and organise own workload to deliver the role., • Organise and schedule resources, including stock control., • Monitor processes and activities to ensure team priorities are met., • Help to plan and evaluate the services provided by your area to ensure that requirements from your service are being met. Teamwork • Provide specialist support and advice to team members., • Make changes to the services provided by your team in discussion with other team members., • Identify opportunities and contribute to decisions on how to improve services being delivered by the team., • Seek feedback from [staff on their requirements from your service and recommend improvements to senior colleagues. Communication/Liaison • Use your knowledge and expertise to provide advice and guidance to resolve problems and respond to a wide range of queries., • Provide instruction and demonstration to others within [area of working beyond immediate team]., • Explain and demonstrate tasks to others to ensure that [components, equipment and processes] are used correctly., • Create good working relationships with other team members and anyone else that you come across as part of your role to work together on joint activities., • Create good working relationships with internal and external partners and suppliers to work together on joint activities., • Build relationships with contacts and contribute to internal and external networks to share good practice and exchange information., • Liaise with outside agencies, local authorities, suppliers and visitors to ensure that services are safe and secure., • Any other reasonable duties. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement, which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

Client Overview A leading independent UK-based chemical manufacturer, with a strong international reputation for innovation, quality, and sustainability. Established in 1926, the company combines almost a century of manufacturing excellence with a forward-thinking approach to modern materials and specialty chemicals. Role Overview To lead and independently drive the commercial success of the Industrial Specialities business unit portfolio. The Sales Manager will be responsible for owning customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and executing growth. The role requires a commercially focused, technically credible individual with a deep understanding of the inks & coatings market and a proven ability to deliver sustainable business growth. Responsibilities: • Develop and lead the commercial strategy for Industrial Specialities BU across assigned territories or key accounts., • Act as the primary commercial contact for key regional and global customers, independently managing all aspects of the customer relationship., • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in targeted geographies, applications and product segments., • Lead commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and long-term agreement structuring with a focus on value creation and margin delivery., • Provide credible technical engagement on performance, specific needs and market-specific challenges., • Develop and execute account plans, growth roadmaps, and market entry strategies in collaboration with internal teams., • Establish a strong presence in the industry through customer visits, trade shows, and participation in technical and commercial forums., • Maintain accurate sales pipeline and forecast data through CRM tools, driving disciplined reporting and planning., • Liaise with marketing, technical, regulatory, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and delivery of customer-focused solutions., • Monitor competitor activity, market shifts, and regulatory developments, using this insight to adapt strategy proactively. Person Spec: • Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business or related field preferred., • 5+ years’ experience in specialty chemicals sales, • Strong background in B2B chemical sales, ideally in inks, coatings and performance additives., • Deep market insight and technical credibility in inks, coatings or printing applications., • Self-driven, independent, and commercially strategic thinker with a track record of achieving and exceeding targets., • Experienced in managing international customers and/or distributor networks., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of a customer organisation., • Skilled in CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), with strong reporting discipline., • Comfortable working across functions (technical, regulatory, logistics, marketing) to deliver complete customer solutions., • Adaptable and pragmatic, able to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving market environment., • Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc)., • Willingness to travel in UK and internationally as required.