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Are you ready to shape the future of our parks? At Parkdean, we’re looking for a finance professional who can turn numbers into action. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind our capital investment programme – from major park upgrades like Springboard and Pitch Development, to exciting new on-park retail outlets. You’ll own the full investment journey, from building the business case to reviewing the results, making sure every pound we spend delivers strong returns and an unforgettable guest experience. What you will be doing... • Partner with Property, Operations and Retail teams to shape project scopes and quantify revenue/cost impacts., • Build dynamic investment models (ROI, DCF, NPV, IRR, payback) grounded in granular park level data and market insights., • Design and maintain post completion financial models comparing actuals vs. approved business cases., • Lead deep dive variance analysis, identifying lessons learned and feeding insights into future appraisals., • Maintain rolling view of capex pipeline (including both growth and maintenance capex), highlighting funding requirements, phasing, and prioritisation trade offs., • Support annual capex and income stream budgets and both short and long-term cash flow forecasting., • Act as trusted finance partner to Property Director and other key stakeholders (e.g. Operations Director, Retail Director), • Regular fixed asset transactional support and budget monitoring., • First point of contact for external auditors regarding fixed asset queries. Some of the skills and experience we are looking for:, • Ability to produce robust financial models, along with a desire for automation of reporting (via Power BI, TM1), • Strong grasp of corporate finance concepts (DCF, WACC, sensitivity analysis)., • Clear, persuasive communicator – able to distil complex analysis into actionable narratives for non-finance audiences., • High attention to detail balanced with ability to see ‘big picture’, • Commercially curious and thrives in a fast paced, project-oriented environment, • Works proactively, showing initiative where possible Whatever you do, please don’t filter yourself out! We are often flexible when considering an applicant’s skills and experience for a role. So, don’t be put off if you don’t tick all the boxes. So, why Parkdean Resorts? Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer: • You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority., • A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us., • A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities., • Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you. We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come. Are we the right fit for you? At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance. We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, challenging and inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re the people people, Parkdean people - we’re family, ensuring holiday happy is never far away. We’re an ACCA accredited employer and are committed to ensuring ACCA students, affiliates and members have the right skills, ethics, and competences to add value and drive the business forward. We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact the team at PandoLogic. Keywords: Finance Manager, Location: Durham, ENG - DH1 1AE

🚀Oracle Cloud Technical Project Manager – Contract Opportunity🚀 I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Oracle Cloud Technical Project Manager to lead the technical workstream of a major Finance Transformation Programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded Project Manager with deep expertise in Oracle Cloud ERP to take ownership of complex integrations, data migration, and reporting activities, ensuring the successful delivery of a high-impact transformation. 📍 Location: Hybrid – Durham (on-site for workshops and meetings) 🕒 Start: October/November 📄 Contract: 6 months (project duration 18+ months) 💼 IR35: Inside Key Responsibilities: 🔹 Lead the technical delivery of Oracle Cloud ERP/SCM/EPM workstreams 🔹 Oversee data migration, integration, and reporting activities 🔹 Develop and manage detailed project plans and milestones 🔹 Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and governance across the programme 🔹 Collaborate with technical teams and external delivery partners 🔹 Ensure high-quality delivery within agreed timelines We’re looking for: • Experience managing Oracle Cloud ERP implementations, • Proven delivery track record using Waterfall and Agile methodologies, • Strong functional knowledge of Oracle ERP, SCM, and EPM applications, • Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of data migration, integration, and reporting, • Proficiency with tools such as Oracle SOA, OIC, OTBI, BI Publisher, and OAC, • Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive successful outcomes This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and delivery, driving tangible results in complex programmes.

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

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

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 The role supports the IS Senior Product Manager, for the team that the successful applicant is allocated, to deliver effective technology solutions to the University and is part of the wider Information Services (IS) collection of teams, which underpins the delivery of customer focused information systems and services. The successful applicant will be sponsored to undertake apprentice level study that will lead to the award of an under-graduate degree in a digital related qualification. It is a requirement for this role that the University is satisfied that you meet the apprentice eligibility criteria for the qualification you would be undertaking as part of the role. Including right to work, residency eligibility, visa duration, previous qualifications conditions and completion viability. This will be applicable for any apprenticeship funding eligibility. More information can be found on: Apprenticeship funding rules and assessment plan guidance, 2025 to 2026 - GOV.UK. The post holder will undertake activities relating to, and work with increasing independence in relation to: • Agile development and DevOps, • Data analytics and visualisation, • User experience analysis, design, and evaluation, • Content authoring and publishing, • Security operations, • Incident ownership and management The Computing and Information Services (CIS) has an annual operational budget in excess of £27m, including multi-million pound programmes of change within year, and approximately 172 staff. The Senior Leadership Team report directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with the following portfolios: Strategy and Change; Technical Services; Information Services, and; Cyber Security. CIS work with departments across the university to provide academic, teaching and administrative services that underpin the day-to-day activities of the whole organisation. Details of the Digital Strategy and ongoing work can be found at Digital Strategy - Durham University • CIS is a friendly, but demanding department, where much is expected and can be achieved by competent, self-motivated individuals who are demonstrable in their team work ability. The department works in a hybrid capacity, depending on the job role., • Information Services (IS) is responsible for the provision of a wide range of end-user and customer facing technology services, ranging from: student record management; curriculum & learning, IWMS, integration services; AI; identity and access management, and; other immersive technology experiences. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage: Boldon House - Durham University. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: • You'll receive 27 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days. The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies., • You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions., • Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16., • We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference to the local community., • Our family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • If you are keen on advancing in your role or career, we have a genuine passion for developing our colleagues from qualifications to IT skills, courses and apprenticeships., • We offer generous pension schemes with varying contribution amounts to help you plan for your future. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. What you need to demonstrate when you apply To be considered for this role, here are the skills/experience we're looking for: Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience 1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience., 2. Experience of working in a team., 3. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines., 5. Residency eligibility - The apprentice must have the legal right to work in England. The apprentice must meet the residency requirements detailed in Annex A of the Funding Rules for Apprenticeships. This includes (but is not limited to): being ordinarily resident in the UK (or specified territories) for at least three years immediately before the apprenticeship begins, unless a specific exemption applies. Exemptions may apply to individuals with; refugee status or humanitarian protection, permission under the Ukraine or Afghan schemes, stateless status, certain family member rights, pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. More information can be found on: Apprenticeship funding rules and assessment plan guidance, 2025 to 2026 - GOV.UK Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 6. Good spoken and written communication skills. 7. Good digital skills including experience in using digital devices and apps. 8. Committed to ongoing training/continuing professional development. 9. Ability to solve problems as part of a team and resolve straightforward issues. 10. Ability to provide advice and guidance to a range of colleagues and customers. 11. Basic level of software coding gained either within an educational setting, or from a previous employment, or through a hobby related interest 12. Ability to follow instructions, written or oral, accurately. Desirable Criteria 13. Knowledge of health and safety issues, such as risk assessments. How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. When you apply you need to submit a CV, a cover letter and an evidence statement that tells us your experience and gives examples of how you meet the criteria above. 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. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points during the process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails What you are required to submit: To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the Essential criteria (Qualifications/Experience and Skills/Abilities/Knowledge), required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are Desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. While all Essential criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. You must submit: • A current CV, • A covering letter, • An evidence document which clearly shows how you meet all of the Essential criteria. When providing evidence, you must ensure each Essential criteria is clearly identified by providing the criteria heading first, and then the evidence; failure to do this, may result in your application failing shortlisting. 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, Rash Mahmood, Senior Product Manager (IWMS), at 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 and timely service to our students, your colleagues and anyone else you come across as part of your role., • Log, record and pass on information for use by others., • Carry out some tasks that may require specialist skills., • Follow established procedures when carrying out your role, varying when necessary or referring to more senior colleagues., • Collect, organise and record data and information accurately for use by others., • When carrying out your role, apply relevant industry and regulatory standards., • Operate a range of maintenance, investigation, design and construction tools., • Operate everyday tools and domestic equipment., • Carry out stock and inventory checks., • Carry out some tasks that may require specialist skills and may be physically demanding. Teamwork/Liaison • Help to move, set-up and maintain any facilities, equipment or tools., • Help your colleagues when required with other key activities undertaken within your service., • Help and cooperate with the rest of your team on operational matters to help achieve shared objectives., • Liaise with staff in other areas to ensure that services are being delivered in an efficient and collaborative way., • Help carry out annual safety and maintenance checks., • Help team members review and update risk assessments. Communication/Personal • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and the University's values., • Follow established procedures to respond to queries and bring any complex issues to the attention of more experienced team members., • Log and record helpdesk queries and apply the correct escalation procedures where necessary., • Learn the skills needed to deliver services., • Respond to routine queries from suppliers, contractors, contacts, utility and service providers where necessary., • Any other reasonable duties Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

Job Title: Head of Health and Safety Services Department: Estates and Facilities Accommodation and Commercial Services Grade: Grade 9 Salary range: £59,966-£67,468 Working arrangements: Permanent Nominal 35 hours per week Hybrid working (minimum of three days per week onsite, subject to business demands) There may be a requirement to work evenings and weekends, as business demands. There may be a requirement for the post-holder to participate in local on-call arrangements, as relevant to this role. In addition, there may be a requirement for the post-holder to participate in the University Silver (Tactical) on-call rota arrangements for major incidents. Closing date: Thursday 20th November 2025 The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page. The Role and Department As Head of Health and Safety Service you will provide leadership, management, guidance and support in all areas of health and safety management across the University. You will oversee the corporate strategy, objectives, arrangements and infrastructure for managing health and safety, as well as monitoring the levels of compliance and implementation, while keeping the University Executive Committee and other senior leaders informed of any issues. You will have responsibility for developing and maintaining health and safety management systems, reviewing and refreshing existing policies and processes, as well as developing the safety management strategy, promoting best practice and ensuring full compliance while reinforcing a positive safety culture. This role, while positioned within the Estates and Facilities Directorate (E&FD), sits within the portfolio of the Chief Operating Officer, with responsibilities that span across the entire University. The post-holder is expected to provide expertise, guidance, and advice to ensure a safe environment for all academic, student, professional service, and visitor-related activities. E&FD provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: • 30 days annual leave, in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year (a total of 42 days per year)., • The University closes between Christmas and New Year., • We offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS)., • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have ample parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. You can also take advantage of our cost-effective and environmentally friendly Tusker, • Car Benefit Scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle with savings on tax and National Insurance., • We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities., • We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme., • Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16., • Our family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers)., • We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community., • You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions., • Various salary sacrifice schemes are also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits., • If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs, and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest-free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package. Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham, we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community that is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities, women, and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process, wherever it is reasonable to do so, and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria 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 criterion has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Your application should cover the following criteria: Qualifications/Experience 1. Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience., 2. Recognised professional practitioner, e.g. Chartered Member of IOSH or equivalent, with specialist knowledge and expertise to influence service delivery, events and activities within the organisation., 3. Relevant experience of providing specialist advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues, within a large, complex organisation., 4. Experience of participating in internal or external networks to share and discuss good practice, develop strong and productive working relationships and positively influence the University's reputation., 5. Experience of implementing policies and procedures and supporting service improvements., 6. Track record of cross-functional management and development experience across a large service team or teams., 7. Extensive experience of operating at a strategic/expert level for a sustained period of time, in a health and safety role., 8. Experience of developing innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic change, to ensure demonstrable continual improvement of health and safety. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 9. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally., 10. Strong interpersonal skills including motivational, negotiating, influencing and networking nationally and internationally., 11. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, business systems, auditing tools, project planning, etc., 12. Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition., 13. Extensive knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines., 14. Awareness and understanding of the activities, objectives and strategic direction of an organisation, both current and future., 15. Well developed knowledge of systems/services for own area and across functions and how they relate to organisation wide strategy., 16. Breadth of vision gained from extensive experience in health and safety in a complex large organisation., 17. Ability to contribute to planning at operational and strategic levels., 18. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions., 19. Ability to anticipate change due to changes in the legal, economic, social and governmental and/or technological environment related to health and safety., 20. Understanding of financial management procedures., 21. Well-developed understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures and the implications of non-compliance on an organisation, it staff and those that come into contact with it., 22. Demonstrable ability to provide specialist health and safety advice and influence others at operational at strategic levels., 23. Ability to understand and advise on technical areas of risk, such as scientific research or equivalent., 24. Demonstrable experience of developing a strong health and culture in a complex organisation. Desirable Criteria 1. Academic recognition at masters' level and professional recognition (or equivalent experience). 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. 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 for those marked with *). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What you need to submit • A CV, • A supporting statement or covering letter which clearly outlines, with examples, how you meet all of the essential criteria within the Person Specification Contact details For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Andy Mulligan, . Typical Role Requirements Service Delivery • Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values., • Provide professional and strategic leadership of health and safety for the University with accountability for the development and delivery of the health and safety delivery plans and outputs to ensure continual improvement., • Have a substantial impact on health and safety direction, strategy and objectives., • Contribute to strategic planning and influence the development of health and safety, and wider development goals., • Oversee and manage professional and regulatory standards and policies relating to activities carried out by the Health and Safety Service., • Use your leadership and management expertise to implement any significant changes in the optimal way, in collaboration with other senior managers and specialists., • Lead on the development of new areas of work or activities such as health and safety policy and service level standards, through appropriate consultation and negotiation, including scoping, planning and implementing any changes to achieve the outcomes expected by senior colleagues., • Look for innovative ways to continually improve the services, which take into account strategic implications for the University, and make recommendations for how these can be implemented with health and safety., • Develop and implement new or improved policies, processes and standards., • Use your professional knowledge and experience as a health and safety practitioner to resolve problems, shape processes and activities, develop systems and provide subject matter expertise and advice., • Support quality and regulatory audits to ensure that system and processes are operating in an optimal and compliant way., • Meet the professional development needs of your stakeholders by ensuring that a programme of training and learning activities are designed and delivered by the Health and Safety Service., • Analyse and interpret complex data sources, to provide specialist insight that enables data driven decisions to be made about health and safety. Planning and Organising • Use your expertise to help develop strategic plans and business plans that cover a wide range of operational activities, to meet organisational goals., • Define what needs to be achieved so that other colleagues can scope, plan and implement large scale/University wide health and safety initiatives., • Ensure the Health and Safety Service is performing at the optimal level by setting clear standards and introducing measurable performance indicators., • Use your leadership expertise to help project teams understand what needs to be achieved, solve any problems that are encountered and keep implementation plans on track., • Allocate and monitor designated budgets, expenditure and resources. Leadership and Team Development • Set operational and strategic objectives and use your leadership and management skills, to develop the people in your team(s) and ensure high standards of performance., • Help shape the skills and expertise needed to deliver a professional service by recruiting, inducting and training team members and structuring your team(s) in way that will best meet operational and strategic priorities., • Ensure that your team can deliver the required services by delegating responsibilities to appropriate team members and considering succession plans., • Carry out regular performance reviews with colleagues to provide feedback on objectives and identify any development needs., • Handle most HR issues and support the welfare and wellbeing of your team, taking advice on more complex issues to specialist services or senior managers. Communication/Liaison • Lead internal and external meetings and committees to influence University policy, standards and governance., • Build and lead an influential network of internal and external contacts to increase your knowledge and skills, swap information with peers and use that information to improve and develop the Health and Safety Service team., • Identify opportunities to build relationships with external organisations to support the delivery of strategic level objectives., • Research new approaches being taken by internal and external stakeholders so that you can take these insights into account when developing the Health and Safety Service., • Explore options to promote and increase engagement in events and activities being delivered by your service., • Design and deliver a programme of professional development activities to your stakeholders to support their development and information needs., • Any other reasonable duties. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement, which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

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