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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. 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

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

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 Department The Operations Directorate: Elevating the Student and Staff Experience The Operations Directorate is dedicated to providing a world-class experience for our diverse student and staff communities, which is essential to our students' learning journey. Our passionate team delivers services and facilities across 15 colleges, including catering, housekeeping, reception, security, and maintenance. These resources create a safe environment where our students can live, work, dine, socialise, and thrive together. Within the Operations Directorate, we have three key areas: • University Catering: Our robust catering team of 500 ensures fresh, exciting, and diverse dining experiences throughout our colleges, catering to the unique needs of our University Community, which includes students, staff, and visitors, and offer expert advice on bar management., • College Operations: With over 200 dedicated professionals, we provide residential services within the colleges as well as supporting student and non-student-led events., • Retail Services: Our branded retail catering and merchandise outlets offer an enticing array of menus and high-quality products thoughtfully presented to enhance the shopping experience for our students and staff whilst building positive relationships via efficient service and attentive staff. In addition to a highly competitive salary and rewards package, our strategic focus includes ongoing development opportunities for our people. Join us today and shape your career at Durham University! The Role As a Chef Assistant (Apprentice), you'll work closely with the Head chef and be an integral part of the food production team. Your enthusiasm will shine through as you prepare, cook, and present a diverse range of high-quality dishes following prescribed recipes and training. Your attention to detail and passion for food excellence will make you a valuable asset. While you'll primarily work in your designated college/outlet, there may be opportunities to assist in other food production areas during training. Essential criteria include good communication skills, basic digital proficiency, recent kitchen experience, and a positive 'can do' attitude." Successful candidates are expected to always promote a positive image of University Catering and Durham University. Specific Role Information This role is a two-year fixed term role, and to be eligible for an Apprenticeship position, the post holder must be a UK citizen or have proof of the right to work in the UK. Non-UK nationals must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years. The post holder will be required to work any 5 days out of 7, which may include some evenings and weekends. Typical working hours are between 7am and 9:30pm. To fulfil the terms and conditions of the apprenticeship, the post-holder will be required to complete training on a weekly basis towards the Apprentice Framework in Commis Chef Standard or Chef de Partie Standard, depending on previous experience. Working in the catering team requires an element of physical manual handling, which can include lifting and transporting catering equipment. 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., • 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. What you need to demonstrate when you apply Essential Criteria • Experience of basic food production and preparation., • Ability to accurately follow written and oral instructions., • Positive 'can do' attitude., • Excellent attention to detail., • Willingness to work flexibly., • Ability to work well under pressure., • Customer focussed., • Friendly, positive and courteous., • Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Desirable Criteria • Level 2 Basic food safety hygiene. 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 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)., • Look after yourself and others by following health and safety regulations, including correctly wearing any protective clothing or equipment provided [e.g. safety shoes] and being aware of any hazards., • Learn how to use everyday equipment and tools [e.g. electrical appliances] from more experienced colleagues., • Follow instructions from more experienced colleagues to deliver set tasks., • Help check and monitor stock controls., • Learn and adhere to general health, safety and security procedures within the service area in line with Health & Safety at Work guidelines, including departmental systems for health & safety and food safety., • Learn and complete work in accordance with risk assessments and departmental procedures for health & safety and food safety specific to the nature of the work area and environment., • Ensure that food is appropriately produced, presented, served and replenished., • Maintain wash up and food production areas and equipment to an exceptional standard of cleanliness., • Use a range of equipment, tools and resources, digital devices, software and applications where necessary. • Help and cooperate with the rest of your team., • Support other team members to carry out their tasks when asked., • Help colleagues maintain [facilities and equipment] safely and securely., • 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., • 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]., • Anticipate individual needs of students, staff and visitors and proactively provide assistance where required., • Share menu and food product knowledge, including answering questions regarding individual allergen and dietary requirements, • Ensure that all feedback is brought to the attention of your line manager 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, please contact who would be happy to speak to you. 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.