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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

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

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. 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Job Title: Grounds Person Department Estates and Facilities Directorate Estates Operations Grade:Grade 4 Salary range: £24,848-£26,093 Working arrangements: Permanent Full time (35 hours) Five days out of seven Some requirement to work evenings and weekends, as business demands Participation in the on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency situations, particularly in relation to the University's winter maintenance programme. Onsite working only Closing date: 23 November 2025 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, click here. The Role and Department Durham University owns an estate covering 251 hectares (ha), including, woodland and scrub (112ha), farming and grazing land (53ha), amenity grassland (27ha), as well as wetlands and river line habitats. It supports a rich diversity of species and habitats, including many red listed species of conservation concern and numerous areas of species- rich habitat. As Grounds Person, you will undertake all aspects of gardens and grounds maintenance including college grounds and heritage planting at Palace Green linking in and working collaboratively with the Biodiversity Team, in line with DU Biodiversity Strategy, You will become a member of a professional, customer focussed team, delivering exemplary standards of grounds and landscape management. 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 - a total of 39 days per year, including time off 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., • 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., • An onsite nursery is available and children's clubs in the summer holidays., • 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., • 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. 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. NVQ Level 2 in amenity horticulture (or equivalent) or significant experience of working in a similar environment., 3. Recognised qualification in tractor and trailer operations., 4. PA1, PA6 Safe Use and Application of Pesticides., 5. Full driving licence., 6. Experience of working in a team including apprentices, trainees, or volunteers, 7. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines., 8. Experience of working within an organisation that proactively promotes and delivers biodiversity initiatives. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 1. Good spoken and written communication skills., 2. Good digital skills including the ability to use the internet and email., 3. Ability to solve problems as part of a team and resolve straightforward issues., 4. Ability to follow health and safety guidelines, including an understanding for risk assessments and method statements., 5. Ability to interpret works to be undertaken, as outlined in instructions and specifications., 6. Knowledge and skills including best practice of biodiversity implementation., 7. Ability to use and operate the usual range of power/hand tools and equipment associated with gardens and grounds maintenance, such as electric/petrol hedge trimmer, pedestrian operated lawn mower and ride on mower Desirable Criteria 1. Experience of working in historic landscape environments., 2. Ability to provide advice and guidance to a range of colleagues and customers., 3. Experience of using technological-based job management systems., 4. Understanding of the development, operational and maintenance requirements of a complex green estate., 5. Combined chainsaw maintenance and Tree felling (CS Units 30 and 31) City and Guilds NPTC Certificate and Pole Pruning (*CS Unit 48 006) City and Guilds NPTC Certificate or equivalent, 6. Grounds Maintenance and landscaping skills and the ability to undertake, for example, construction of habitat creations, hedge trimming, path laying etc., 7. Experience of the delivery of reactive, cyclical, and planned grounds maintenance, infrastructure projects and new landscape schemes. 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, Jonny Briggs 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, responsive gardens and grounds service to our students, your colleagues and anyone else you come across as part of your role, by carrying out your tasks using the relevant procedures (which we will provide training for), for the maintenance of our grounds, woodlands and landscaping., • Ensure compliance with 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., • Assist with the provision of ongoing on-the-job training and/or coaching for Grounds Maintenance Assistants, Apprentices, external contractors and trainees., • Carry out tasks that may require specialist skills or be physically demanding., • Operate and maintain, specialist equipment and tools such as polesaw hedge trimmer ride on mower, pedestrian mower., • Carry out standard tasks and checks according to statutory guidance and procedures, completing logs and records for evidence of compliance., • Safely use a wide range of hazardous materials, such as flammable liquids, pesticides, herbicides, etc., as instructed and in accordance with appropriate safety instructions., • Drive University vehicles, transporting equipment around the site including tractor and trailer, • Use your experience and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve day-to-day issues with things relevant to your role and source background information to help your team find solution., • Follow and provide guidance on health and safety requirements which are relevant to your role., • Log and record any routine information. Use an electronic Planon system to store work progression., • Assist in the recording of flora and fauna discovered on the estate., • Help monitor and replenish stock levels and carry out stock and inventory checks. Teamwork/Liaison and Supervision • Help and cooperate with the rest of your team, including the completion of annual statutory safety and maintenance checks., • Supervise and delegate tasks to other members of the team and ensure they have been completed., • Help your colleagues to organise and plan workload and deadlines., • Prepare for events/meetings and contribute to team planning activities to ensure the smooth running and timeframe of the service., • Assist team members with the review and update of risk assessments, method statements and any other health and safety-related documentation., • Help to move, set-up and maintain any equipment or tools., • Learn new skills and practices from more experienced colleagues., • Bring any problems to the attention of more senior colleagues., • Help your colleagues when required with other key activities undertaken within your service. Communication/Personal • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values., • Respond to routine requests for information using initiative to assess the work and prioritise for completion, escalating as appropriate., • 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., • Liaise with staff in other areas to ensure that services are being delivered in an efficient and collaborative way., • Liaise with external suppliers, contractors, and professional specialists, to pass on information., • 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, 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.