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  Executive Assistant  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime parttime] - Didcot

  Posted: 16/10/2025

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  Executive Assistant to Director, Particle Physics Science and Technol... Read More

  Executive Assistant to Director, Particle Physics
  
  Science and Technology Facilities Council
  
  Salary: £36,650 per annum | Open Ended | Full Time/Part time | Closing Date: 2nd November 2025
  
  Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE
  
  Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, and business support teams explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
  
  Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.
  
  We have an exciting opportunity available to work in the Particle Physics Department (PPD), supporting the Director and leadership team as well as interfacing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. This is a multifaceted role that requires a pro-active, professional, and motivated individual.
  
  As part of the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC), PPD undertakes and funds world-leading research and development, and data analysis, in particle physics. We are one of the major collaborators at CERN and support UK researchers working on the Large Hadron Collider detectors as well as neutrino and dark matter experiments. Our work includes construction of large detector systems, computing, and data analysis, we are responsible for the Boulby Underground Lab, which is one of just a few facilities in the world suitable for hosting ultra-low background and deep underground science projects. We also run outreach events for schools and the public, including the annual STFC Summer School for Experimental High Energy Physics Students.
  
  You will provide a critical role in supporting the Director of PPD and the senior executive team. We are a leading international research organisation who collaborate with similar organisations on a global basis. This is an exciting opportunity to foster and develop those collaborations as an experienced professional with exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills. The role is constantly evolving, so there will be change and the opportunity for the successful candidate to be central to that change process.
  
  The key activities of the role include:
  Managing complex diaries across multiple time zones and resolving meeting conflicts with both internal and external bodies.
  Supervising the Director's Outlook calendar and mailbox, managing priorities, responding to communications and progressing actions in a timely manner.
  Coordinating conference support across the department. This may involve managing a conference, coordinating conference actions or establishing and delivering input to a collaborative conference.
  Preparation of briefing material for the Director ahead of visits or preparing finished presentations from drafts.
  Organisation of travel itineraries for senior staff, rescheduling visits and tracking all departmental staff on overseas visits.
  Cultivating existing relationships and develop new networks, both internally and externally.
  Provide secretarial and administrative support to key meetings, both inward and outward-facing.
  Gathering business intelligence on behalf senior staff.
  Work effectively across a wide range of administrative processes, including working with spreadsheets.
  Work skilfully across several virtual teams, including HR, Procurement, Administration and Finance to ensure efficiency of service delivery.
  
  
  We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another.
  
  As part of one of Europe's largest research organisations, this is a place where there's always something new to learn - about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover what's possible.
  
  STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.
  
  PPD is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are invested in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, to help us achieve the highest possible standards in our work and organisation together. In this regard we encourage applications from under-represented groups and are happy to discuss flexibility, but the nature of the role requires on-site working.
  
  Person Specification
  
  The criteria below will be assessed at Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I):
  
  Proven experience of working as a PA or admin-related role or background (S&I).
  Experience of managing complex diaries and travel arrangements (S&I).
  Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with staff and stakeholders at all levels (S&I).
  Good organisational and time management skills, with an ability to deliver under pressure and in sometimes ambiguous/changing environments, taking initiative where required (S&I).
  Strong team player, with ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people and at different levels (S&I).
  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion (S&I).
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This role is based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxford; however, hybrid working is supported. Some UK travel may be required.
  
  Please note: if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you (and any dependants travelling with you) will be required to pay costs directly to the UK Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee, and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org .
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation where curiosity-driven, blue-skies thinking meets practical, application-led science and engineering. Our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world.
  
  One of Europe's largest research organisations, we're trusted to support, enable and undertake cutting-edge projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through world-class facilities and people, we're driving ground-breaking advances in science, engineering, computing and technology. Our research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale.
  
  For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/
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  Workplace Adjustments Lead  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime parttime temporary] - Swindon

  Posted: 11/10/2025

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  UK Research & Innovation Salary: £56,745 per annum Band: UKRI Band F... Read More

  UK Research & Innovation
  Salary: £56,745 per annum
  
  Band: UKRI Band F
  Contract Type: Fixed Term (2 Years)
  Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available)
  Location: Polaris House, Swindon/Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot/Daresbury (Hybrid working available)
  
  Closing Date: 2 nd November 2025
  
  Interview Dates: 17 th & 19 th November 2025
  About the role
  UKRI is committed to an inclusive, supportive, and accessible working environment for all employees. As part of this commitment, we are establishing and piloting a new Workplace Adjustments Hub to deliver a coordinated, consistent, and person-centred service for employees who require adjustments.
  
  The Workplace Adjustments Lead will be responsible for the design, implementation, and operational leadership of this service. The role will ensure that UKRI meets its obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and builds a culture of inclusion and accessibility across diverse working environments, including office-based, hybrid, and research settings.
  Your responsibilities: Scope, design, and establish UKRI's Workplace Adjustments Hub pilot, ensuring the service is inclusive, efficient, scalable, and responsive to the diverse needs of employees across office, hybrid, and research environments.
  Provide strategic leadership and operational delivery of the Workplace Adjustments Hub, acting as UKRI's subject matter expert and central point of contact for adjustment-related queries, services, and critical issues.
  Define and detail the end-to-end process for requesting, assessing, implementing, and reviewing workplace adjustments, ensuring a consistent and person-centred approach across UKRI.
  Develop and maintain the systems and resources that enable effective service delivery, including introducing a case management platform, an UKRI-wide Adjustments Passport scheme, training and guidance and tools for employees and managers.
  Work collaboratively with internal services and external providers to coordinate and streamline the implementation of workplace adjustments, ensuring systems and processes support both individual and organisational needs.
  Lead and/or support on complex and high-impact workplace adjustment cases, working with relevant teams to deliver timely, person-centred solutions that are legally compliant and aligned with organisational policy.
  Provide specialist advice on Access to Work, manage a workplace adjustments fund, and coordinate the recovery of grant funding and internal recharges, ensuring value for money and compliance with UKRI's financial governance.
  Monitor and evaluate service performance through KPIs and reporting that tracks usage, satisfaction, and impact, using insights to drive continuous improvement.
  Personal Specification
  The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
  
  Essential
  Proven experience designing, delivering, or managing workplace adjustments or inclusive support services in a complex organisation. Experience in public sector or research environments is welcome but not essential (S&I)
  Strong working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010, other relevant legislation, and the social model of disability - with the ability to apply these frameworks to workplace adjustments in practical, person-centred ways (S&I).
  Competence in supporting a wide range of adjustments, including specialist equipment, flexible working, and assistive technology, to enable colleagues to thrive (S&I).
  Ability to lead and manage service delivery at scale, including setting up new processes, monitoring outcomes, and continuously improving based on feedback and evidence (S&I).
  Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust, influence at senior levels, and work collaboratively across diverse teams (I).
  Experience handling sensitive and complex cases with discretion, empathy, and a focus on positive outcomes for individuals (I).
  Experience managing budgets and funding mechanisms, such as Access to Work, to ensure timely and effective support (S).
  Ability to work across cross-functional teams (e.g. HR, IT, Estates, Health & Safety, Procurement), providing informed and practical advice that leads to sustainable solutions (S&I).
  
  
  Ad - Workplace Adjustments Lead
  
  Are you passionate about inclusion, accessibility, and creating equitable workplaces? Do you want to lead a service that makes a meaningful difference to how people experience work?
  
  UKRI is launching a new Workplace Adjustments Hub, initially as a pilot, to support colleagues who need adjustments to thrive. We're looking for a thoughtful, proactive, and collaborative leader to design, implement, and manage this person-centred service, working closely with employees, line managers, and functional teams across UKRI.
  
  We value lived experience of disability, neurodivergence, or other adjustment-related needs, and welcome candidates who bring personal insight to this work.
  
  You'll bring:
  
  You bring a blend of empathy, organisation, and strategic thinking to this important role. You have experience in service design, delivery, or case management, particularly in areas related to workplace adjustments, accessibility, or inclusion. You're comfortable handling sensitive and complex cases with discretion and care, and can communicate clearly and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds.
  
  You have a strong understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and the social model of disability, and know how to apply these frameworks to real-world workplace scenarios. You're confident working across teams and systems, building trust and collaboration with colleagues in HR, IT, Estates, and other functional areas. You also have experience managing budgets and funding mechanisms, including Access to Work, to ensure colleagues receive timely and effective support.
  
  Following application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, which will include a 10-15 minute presentation.
  
  We're committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or would like to discuss accessibility, please contact recruitment@ukri.org.
  
  Benefits
  
  We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
  
  A list of benefits below:
  An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options
  
  Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!
  
  For further information on our benefits please see:
  
  Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
  
  Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org
  
  Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org . Read Less

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  Offensive Security and Threat Intelligence Specialist  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime]

  Posted: 09/10/2025

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  Salary: £45,272 to £56,844 Per Annum (Dependent on Skills & Experience... Read More

  Salary: £45,272 to £56,844 Per Annum (Dependent on Skills & Experience)
  Hours: Full Time (Flexible Working)
  Contract Type: Open Ended (Compressed Hours & Flexible Working Available)
  Location: Keyworth, Nottingham or Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid Working)
  Band: UKRI Band E
  
  Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025
  
  Step into the world where cutting-edge science meets robust information security. Protect the technology that powers groundbreaking discoveries and be part of the team that safeguards the future of Big Science. Here, you'll collaborate with leading engineers, researchers, and technologists to tackle the most pressing security challenges in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Every day offers you the chance to defend vital data and systems, ensuring that the pursuit of scientific excellence continues securely and seamlessly.
  
  Discover the difference you can make when you bring your expertise in information security to an organisation at the forefront of global research - working alongside some of the brightest minds and most advanced facilities in the world.
  
  Security:
  
  As a minimum, due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible for clearance in line with UK National vetting guidelines and willing to undertake the process.Please indicate eligibility in the written submission. Candidates not meeting this level of clearance will not be considered.
  
  The level of clearance required is security check
  
  Job Overview:
  
  The UKRI CIO Group plays a pivotal role in managing and optimising the organisations critical enterprise technical services that underpin and enable UKRI's business capabilities. Within the group a team of Information Security Professionals support the delivery of modern, secure, resilient and scalable services across a larger federated team of Digital, Data and Technology professionals to deliver impact across the organisation and the wider UK research and innovation system.
  
  Join us for this rare opportunity to apply your experience in offensive security and threat intelligence in a dynamic, fast-paced security operational and strategic role in an organisation at the heart of research and innovation in the UK. Leading the Red Team of penetration testers your broad remit is to identify real-world risks to diverse technical landscapes, uncovering security vulnerabilities, actively exploiting findings, assessing additional impacts through post-exploitation, and providing proactive advice to teams on the most effective remediation strategies. The role encompasses the full scope and delivery of penetration testing, including black box network assessments, insider threat evaluations, credentialed application exploitation, and rigorous testing of human and physical security controls across the UKRI estate. In addition to these offensive security responsibilities, the specialist manages the external penetration testing call-off contract to ensure that UKRI receives high-quality, tailored assessments both internally and externally, supporting a continuous programme of security improvement.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  Execute targeted penetration tests and red team exercises to identify exploitable vulnerabilities. Develop and maintain offensive tooling to simulate adversary tactics and techniques. Monitor and analyse threat intelligence feeds to identify emerging threats and relevant TTPs. Produce technical threat reports and briefings to inform security posture and decision-making. Conduct proactive threat hunting based on intelligence-led hypotheses and anomaly detection. Support risk assessments with insights from offensive operations and threat landscape analysis.
  Personal Specification:
  
  The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
  
  Essential
  Degree in a related subject or relevant comparable education. Have two or more professional qualifications. These include: CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) Certification Company certification schemes from major vendors and equipment providers like Microsoft (MCP, MCSE) or Cisco (CCNA Security). CPSA - CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (or above) CISMP and/or CISSP CompTIA Security+ Extensive professional and practical experience in penetration testing. (S&I) Comprehensive technical expertise in mixed-technology environments, covering multiple operating systems, core computer fundamentals, networking, authentication, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. (S&I) Proficient with open-source penetration testing and assessment tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and strong understanding of networking configurations and products. (S&I) Ability to quickly adapt to emerging technologies, vulnerabilities, and new penetration testing tools. (S&I) Skilled in drafting detailed reports that summarize system analysis findings and provide actionable recommendations, demonstrating strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. (I) Creative and strategic problem-solver with a solid understanding of security issues, including system hardening, management, and ethical penetration of security systems. (I)
  Desirable
  ITIL Foundation Ideally Cyber Security Related Status (CHECK CTM, or CTL). Demonstratable success in (security) service contracting and supplier management (S&I) Proficient in forensic and security analysis using tools such as Wireshark, Fiddler, EnCase, Sleuthkit, and MITM proxies (e.g., Burp Suite Pro, SQLMap). (S&I) Strong expertise in web application security assessment-including REST APIs, XML/JSON formats, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities-and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering techniques. (S&I) Advanced skills in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python, PowerShell, C++, PHP, HTML), malware analysis, reverse engineering, and automation in bug bounty platforms. (S&I) Experienced in virtualization technologies, exploitation of enterprise infrastructure vulnerabilities, and active participation in industry conferences and groups (e.g., OWASP, DEF CON, BlackHat, BSides). (S&I)
  Application Guidance:
  
  How to evidence the criteria:
  
  You are encouraged to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in the cover letter to evidence your ability to meet the 'person specification' criteria in the job description. Cover letters should be no more than two sides of A4 (minimum font size 11). For examples of the STAR method, please visit: The STAR method | National Careers Service '.
  
  Behaviours:
  
  We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
  Managing a quality service Changing & Improving Delivering at pace Seeing the Big Picture
  Selection Process Details:
  
  We know different organisations use different processes, so we wanted you to know what to expect from us.
  
  Stage 0 - Pre-application
  
  If you would like to find out more about the role we encourage prospective applicants to get in touch with us to discuss the opportunity.
  
  Stage 1 - Written Submission
  
  Candidates will need to submit a written application which consists of 2 parts:
  A CV - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed based on the shortlisting criteria. A personal statement (max. 1000 words) - this statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria listed in the shortlisting criteria.
  Applications will be reviewed for suitability and shortlisted.
  
  Stage 2 - Interview
  
  Applicants who are successful at stage 1 will be invited to interview. The interview will generally be 1 hour in length. The interview will consist of competency-based questions. A presentation will be required.
  
  Stage 3 - Outcome
  
  The panel outcome is decided and the successful candidate will be offered verbally first, followed by a formal offer letter.
  
  Benefits:
  
  We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
  
  A list of benefits below:
  An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options
  Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
  
  Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org
  
  Please Note: If you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org .
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. Read Less

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  Director of Research and Innovation  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [permanent fulltime parttime temporary] - Swindon

  Posted: 07/10/2025

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  Director of Research and Innovation Salary: £94,931 - £117,800 per ann... Read More

  Director of Research and Innovation
  
  Salary: £94,931 - £117,800 per annum, dependant on skills and experience (this is the full-time equivalent; actual salary will be pro rata for part-time hours).
  
  Appointment Term: Due to the nature of the role, we can accommodate several flexible options based around the successful candidates' preferences and current professional commitments, including fixed-term, secondment, and permanent contract as well as hybrid working arrangements. The minimum commitment duration is 36 months and minimum hours required is 0.8 FTE (Full FTE 37 hours) per week.
  
  Grade: Band X
  
  Location: Based in Swindon with frequent travel to London and significant travel opportunities to connect with researchers nationwide
  
  Closing Date: Sunday 2 nd November 2025
  
  Are you a visionary leader, ready to inspire change in the environmental community?
  
  We are seeking a dynamic, creative environmental science research leader with standing in the profession who thrives on making a difference in the science community and turning complex challenges into opportunities. This isn't just another role - it's your chance to place cutting edge environmental science at the very heart of green growth and government priorities.
  
  You'll bring:
  Science Leadership across environmental domains with a track record of building bridges between disciplinary fields to unlock transformative research outcomes.
  Research delivery experience drawn from universities, institutes, or research centres, where you can show credible, impactful results.
  Entrepreneurial vision that sees challenges as catalysts for innovation
  A collaborative and engaged mindset as you join our new executive team and exemplify credible, empathetic, and effective leadership working with diverse partners.
  
  Your impact:
  Strategic influence with environmental science as its foundation
  National presence as NERC's authoritative voice and senior liaison across the UK's research ecosystem
  Direct engagement across university and national research organisations
  Leading role in delivering research that will define the nation's environmental future under NERC's Forward Look
  
  
  As Director of Research and Innovation you will play a key leadership role at the heart of the executive team and build an exciting new agenda under the NERC Forward Look, delivering innovative solutions for the economy and for society over the next decade. The role has direct responsibility for NERC budget lines delivering curiosity-driven research, talent and skills funding, and strategic research programmes, ensuring that outcomes align with our Forward Look, UKRI's priorities, and that NERC keeps pace with evolving science needs and changing technological and computational capabilities. It will be important to seek out opportunities to create funding partnerships with others, including other research councils, government departments, and international funding agencies where appropriate, particularly across domains with key intersections with environment, such as health, energy, and resilience in urban and engineered environments. You will need to command esteem and pro-actively engage across NERC's science community, both to keep pace with their insights on new developments and to communicate NERC's agenda, particularly to senior leaders.
  
  You will join a strongly collaborative executive team, working closely with NERC's Directors to ensure that research priorities overall are coherent and optimised across all research programmes, including those in the NERC Centres that receive 'national capability' funding to deliver long-term, large-scale research and infrastructure platforms for the science community.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  Reporting directly to the NERC Deputy Executive Chair you will have responsibility for:
  Delivery of over £100M per year of UKRI's research and talent budget, programme evaluation, and direct responsibility for the leadership management and development of c50 staff.
  Leading the development of research and innovation priorities for the whole of NERC
  Leading on the inception, direction and timely delivery of well-designed curiosity-driven research, talent and skills funding, and strategic research programmes.
  Working collaboratively across UKRI to align with UKRI policies and to inform and shape the latest thinking to continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of science funding.
  Exploiting your NERC domain expertise to seek out opportunities for collaborations that leverage partnerships including international collaboration.
  NERC Community Liaison: Being a critical point of contact across the NERC community, winning trust and confidence at senior level to pick up the latest intelligence on scientific developments, to ensure the smooth running of NERC's funding programmes, and to empower Head Office with scientific insights.
  Stakeholder relationships: Liaison across relevant UKRI teams (including international, commercialisation, and Innovate UK) and with external partners including business and industry to ensure that NERC delivers the best possible outcomes against our priorities. You will act as a senior ambassador for NERC and ensure that NERC and its community provide a strong, unified voice for science, research, and innovation.
  Contributing to the corporate management of NERC as a member of an inclusive and collegiate executive team and representing NERC and UKRI at senior level to a wide range of communities and stakeholders, leading through change as responsibilities continue to evolve.
  Participating in the council's evaluation and planning activities.
  Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
  
  For the full role details and responsibilities please e-mail us at seniorrecruitment@ukri.org to request the candidate pack.
  
  Person Specification:
  Qualified at PhD level with a strong personal record of scientific achievement and a deep understanding of environmental science and its applications sufficient to gain the confidence of the scientific community. A sustained first-class track record of senior roles relevant to the environmental sciences, with experience leading and managing major scientific initiatives and programmes. Senior level experience of stakeholder management including the ability to negotiate with partners to build effective relationships for mutual benefit, reconcile potentially conflicting interests and influence others not in your management line to achieve desired outcomes. Experience of portfolio budget management, profiling spend against well-defined delivery criteria and outcomes. Demonstrable experience of effective management of staff performance and development.
  Application Guidance:
  
  How to evidence the criteria:
  
  You are encouraged to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in the cover letter to evidence your ability to meet the 'person specification' criteria in the job description. For examples of the STAR method, please visit: The STAR method | National Careers Service' .
  
  Please ensure your CV and cover letter are no longer than two A4 pages each, using a minimum font size of 11. Once submitted, your application cannot be edited via your careers website; however, if you encounter any issues or need to update your documents, please contact us at SeniorRecruitment@ukri.org
  
  Other information
  
  If you'd like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, you're welcome to get in touch with us at seniorrecruitment@ukri.org
  
  Benefits
  
  We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;
  An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
  30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
  Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
  Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
  Flexible working options
  
  Please click here for more details Benefits of Working for UKRI
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  NERC is a partner organisation within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI brings together nine organisations to create one single, independent entity with a strong voice, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  NERC is the UK's leading funder of environmental science. Our scientists study and monitor the physical, chemical and biological processes on which our planet and life itself depends - from pole to pole, from the deep Earth and oceans to the atmosphere and space. The science we fund has impact across all sectors. It provides a platform for future UK prosperity by contributing to a safe, healthy, productive nation. Many programmes involve collaborations with national and international partners to tackle large-scale environmental science challenges, including those faced by developing countries.
  
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  Operations Manager  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime] - Swindon

  Posted: 04/10/2025

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  MRC Head Office Operations Manager
  
  Salary: £36,650 per annum
  Band: D
  Hours: Full time
  Contract Type: Open Ended
  Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid Working Available
  Closing date: 17th October 2025
  
  About the Role
  
  We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of MRC Head Office. This is a key role ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of services, the effective use of resources, and the implementation of operational strategies. The successful candidate will play a central part in shaping processes, supporting organisational performance, and driving continuous improvement in partnership with colleagues across MRC and UKRI.
  
  Overall Purpose
  
  To coordinate and continuously improve operational systems, processes, and resources within MRC Head Office, enabling colleagues to deliver effectively and ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  Operational Coordination
  Manage daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with MRC/UKRI standards. Oversee administrative systems, workflows, and processes; identify and deliver improvements. Monitor operational performance metrics; produce regular insight reports. Mentor and support operational staff to maintain high performance and morale. Collaborate with senior leadership to implement operational aspects of strategic initiatives.
  Head Office Support
  Maintain and update process guides and standard operating procedures across Head Office. Maintain guidance on budget limits, including the MRC Head Office Handy Guide to Budgets, ensuring alignment with UKRI policies. Support risk management activities as appropriate Coordination activities across Head Office as requested by the Senior Operations Manager, MRC Head Office. Coordinate the implementation and operation of Delegated Authority (DA) policy within Head Office, liaising with Finance and Governance Operations Teams where required.
  Operational Calendar
  Develop and maintain a comprehensive MRC/UKRI operational calendar in Monday.com or equivalent system, ensuring key organisational dates (e.g., appraisals, IYA, SET, Council, risk reviews, training) are visible and tagged for relevant audiences. Coordinate with Governance colleagues to ensure alignment of operational and governance cycles. Work through colleagues across teams to ensure contributions and updates are accurate and timely.
  Capability Management
  Support the development and implementation of a capability management framework, including capturing and maintaining accurate data on staff skills, qualifications, and role requirements. Assist in mapping capability needs to job descriptions and identifying skills gaps. Provide capability-related operational support to recruitment processes, ensuring role requirements and skills data are accurate and up to date.
  Enterprise Relationship Management (ERM)
  Act as operational owner for MRC's ERM system, working to increase uptake and usage across the organisation. Develop and maintain processes for capturing, updating, and reporting ERM data. Produce regular insight reports from ERM data to inform SET discussions and support strategic decision-making. Liaise with system users and UKRI colleagues to ensure ERM processes align with organisational needs.
  Working Relationships
  
  Reports to: Senior Operations Manager, MRC Head Office
  
  Interactions: The role involves developing and maintaining a broad range of working relationships within MRC and UKRI, and with external partners as required.
  
  Travel: Travel may be required on request due to business need.
  
  Personal Specification
  
  Shortlisting Essential Criteria:
  Demonstrated experience in designing and managing operational systems such as calendars, workflow tools, or enterprise platforms (e.g., Monday.com, ERM, CRM). Proven ability to coordinate multi-team or cross-departmental activities to deadlines. Experience in developing and maintaining organisational process guides, SOPs, or capability frameworks. Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate insight from operational data and present it clearly to inform decisions. Evidence of working effectively with senior stakeholders to align operations with organisational priorities. High proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaborative platforms, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools.
  Interview Essential Criteria:
  
  Interviews will focus on the competencies below and candidates will be asked to give examples of how they demonstrated these skills.
  Demonstrated experience in designing and managing operational systems such as calendars, workflow tools, or enterprise platforms (e.g., Monday.com, ERM, CRM). Proven ability to coordinate multi-team or cross-departmental activities to deadlines, managing multiple tasks and priorities without loss of quality. Experience in developing and maintaining organisational process guides, SOPs, or capability frameworks. Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate insight from operational data, present it clearly, and make evidence-based recommendations. Evidence of working effectively with senior stakeholders and colleagues at all levels, adapting style to suit the audience. Communicating to a range of audiences - verbally and in writing, adapting style as necessary. High proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaborative platforms, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools. Demonstrable problem solving and troubleshooting skills, using initiative and sound judgement to improve processes and resolve issues under pressure.
  Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org .
  
  UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
  
  Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org.
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  Within UKRI, the MRC seeks to improve human health by investing in world-class research, from fundamental science to early clinical trials and preventive medicine. Working in partnership with other UKRI councils, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and devolved administrations, the NHS, charities and industry, we are a dynamic organisation continually evolving and embracing new opportunities to achieve our mission first framed over a century ago. With an annual budget of over £800m, MRC provides support both to individuals, through fellowships and grants, and to institutions, such as the MRC Laboratory for Molecular Biology and the Francis Crick Institute.
  
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  Senior Statistical Analyst  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime parttime temporary] - Bristol

  Posted: 04/10/2025

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  Salary: £43,116 Per Annum Hours: Full Time / Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FT... Read More

  Salary: £43,116 Per Annum
  Hours: Full Time / Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE)
  Contract Type: Fixed Term (Concluding 31 December 2030)
  Location: Westward House, Stoke Gifford, Bristol
  Grade: UKRI Band E
  Positions Available: 1
  
  Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025
  
  Proposed Interview Date: Mid-November 2025
  
  Job Overview:
  
  The research funding team is responsible for Research England's research funding policy evaluation, development, and implementation. Working primarily with key Analysts and the Research Data & Evidence team you will be responsible for managing work areas from the design and development of funding algorithms and quality assurance processes to delivery of new funding mechanisms and be committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  A sound understanding of an analytical product development cycle is crucial for this role, including significant experience of coding, analysing data (including applied quantitative methods), and presenting findings. Equally important is experience of quality assurance processes, and an awareness of how these minimise errors in analytical outputs. You will be well-organised and self-motivated, ideally with a background in statistical or financial modelling . Capable of working to your own initiative, you will contribute substantially to the development and delivery of projects and be a confident communicator with people at all levels.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  To support the algorithm-driven allocation of research funds to higher education providers by:
  Developing a sound knowledge of the Higher Education sector data used by the analyst team to underpin SIRF funding allocations. Developing a sound knowledge of the algorithm-driven (also referred to as formula-based) research funding methods used by Research England and collaborating with colleagues to develop, maintain and implement funding models. Proactively engaging early and often within and across teams to share analytical results, and to discuss findings, taking data limitations into account. Using the most appropriate methods and tools to determine and apply appropriate quantitative methods and write code to model formula-driven funding allocations, confidently adapting their approach as required to effectively manipulate a variety of data sources. Engaging with quality assurance and publication processes for disseminating outcomes. Taking responsibility for the presentation of high-quality statistical advice and analysis undertaken by self and/or team.
  To provide broader sector analysis by:
  Supporting the development of analytical models that underpin sector benchmarking activities. Investigating available datasets and determining possible metrics for use in sector analysis. Collaborating with colleagues on possible ways to gain sector insight from datasets and how these could feed data visualisations that may aid in supplying this insight to internal and external stakeholders.
  To assist with quality assurance checks when required:
  Ensuring that the team QA process is always followed.
  Making sure that QA approvals are escalated as necessary.
  
  Other:
  Developing and leading relationships with internal and external stakeholders where pertinent, potentially including representing RE at meetings and events.
  Delegating tasks to colleagues and supporting junior staff as required.
  Supporting wider areas of the Research Funding team activities as they arise.
  
  Person Specification:
  
  (S) - Shortlisting Criteria (I) - Interview Criteria (S&I) - Shortlisting Criteria & Interview Criteria
  
  Essential
  
  Degree in mathematics, or another subject - or equivalent professional experience - containing formal statistical training. (S)
  Experience of coding in R language to manipulate large complex datasets. (S&I)
  Strong analytical experience and knowledge of applied quantitative methods, including a track record in the practical application of analysis or research with an in-depth knowledge of the development of computational and statistical methods for solving complex problems and presenting analytical findings. (S&I)
  Proven ability to critically assess data, recognise drivers for change, and identify where data quality issues may have arisen. (S&l)
  Experience of quality assurance processes, and an awareness of how these minimise errors in analytical outputs. (S&I)
  Able to lead developing work areas, with responsibility for high-profile processes or projects. (S&I)
  Strong written and verbal communication skills, to explain complex techniques and results to non-experts, including clarifying policy questions and guiding colleagues in interpretation of data. (S&I)
  Able to plan and manage a varied and demanding workload and respond to changing priorities. (I)
  
  
  Benefits:
  
  We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
  
  A list of benefits below:
  
  An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options.
  
  Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see:
  
  Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
  
  Other Important Information:
  
  UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
  
  Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact recruitment@ukri.org
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  Research England is one of the nine Councils within UK Research and Innovation. As a key component of the research funding system, Research England will oversee UKRI's England-only functions in relation to university research and knowledge exchange (KE). This includes providing grant funding to English universities for related activities; developing and implementing the Research Excellence Framework in partnership with the UK Higher Education funding bodies; supervising the sustainability of the Higher Education research base in England; guide the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund; and coordinate the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF). Research England will build and sustain the conditions for a healthy and dynamic research and KE system in English universities. They also work closely with their counterparts in the Devolved Administrations.
  
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  Personal Assistant - International  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [temporary fulltime] - Swindon

  Posted: 01/10/2025

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  Salary: £29,923 Per Annum
  Hours: Full Time (Flexible Working)
  Contract Type: 1 x Open Ended and 1 x 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
  Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire (Hybrid Working)
  Band: UKRI Band C
  
  Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025
  
  Employees applying for any opportunity which may mean being away from your substantive role for a temporary period of time, please refer to the Recruitment Policy for further information in the first instance. If you are made an offer, please ensure you liaise with your Line Manager and the designated HR Team as soon as possible in order that implications of any move are clear and understood, prior to a move taking place.
  
  Job Overview:
  
  Providing comprehensive administrative and PA support to the Deputy/Associate Director team in UKRI International. You will act as an important interface with internal and external colleagues at all levels. The role will be highly visible internally and to UKRI's external stakeholders and as such you should exemplify the values and behaviours of the wider organisation. All work must be carried out to high professional standards in a timely manner, while maintaining confidentially at all times. You will need to be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, responding to different types of challenges and tasks on a daily basis.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  Proactive PA support to 2-3 UK-Based Deputy/Associate Directors within the International Shared Capability, including diary and inbox management. Arrange travel and accommodation for UK visits, and complicated overseas visit programmes, including travel bookings, visa arrangements, coordination of briefings and meeting papers etc. in line with the UKRI travel guidance and policy. Management of Deputy/Associate Directors inboxes; ensuring emails are prioritized and dealt with. Including close monitoring when Directors are on leave to ensure correspondence is delegated appropriately. Professional approach to communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders using Microsoft packages, Outlook, Word etc Maintaining confidentially of the Deputy/Associate Directors and senior colleagues across UKRI. Arranging internal and external meetings (including virtual) and providing support for meetings, including secretariat support for internal management meetings, consisting of coordinating and circulating agendas and papers, note taking and action monitoring. General administrative support for Directors, including processing expenses, support for team meetings and team activities for example appraisals and objective setting. Ad-hoc administrative support as required for discrete projects and activities. Working as part of a PA team, providing reciprocal cover as required, and contributing to team wide projects. Occasional travel to meetings as required.
  Person Specification:
  
  Essential
  Excellent management skills of complex diaries and email accounts. (S & I) Excellent time management skills with ability to identify, prioritise and plan. (I) Proactive and forward looking - ability to identify issues and information required for the Director in advance and to develop systems for managing a heavy workflow. (S & I) Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with close attention to detail a priority. (S & I) Good interpersonal and collaborative skills, able to foster productive working relationships with a broad range of internal and external contacts. (I) Discreet and respectful of confidentiality, able to recognise and deal appropriately with potential sensitive issues. (S & I) The ability to work flexibly as part of a PA team, demonstrate good teamwork and support for other team members. (I) Proven administrative skills, with a track record of support to senior level managers. (S & I)
  Benefits:
  
  We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!
  
  A list of benefits below:
  An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options.
  Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
  
  Other Important Information:
  
  UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
  
  Please Note: As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y
  
  Please note that we may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore recommend submitting your application at the earliest opportunity.
  
  Application Guidance:
  
  How to evidence the criteria:
  
  You are encouraged to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in the cover letter to evidence your ability to meet the 'person specification' criteria in the job description. Cover letters should be no more than two sides of A4 (minimum font size 11). For examples of the STAR method, please visit: The STAR method | National Careers Service '.
  
  Applications that do not include a cover letter evidencing each criterion will not be considered.
  
  Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact recruitment@ukri.org
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
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  Neutron and Muon Online Scientific Training Development Industrial Placement  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime temporary] - Didcot

  Posted: 24/09/2025

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  Short Description
  
  Salary: £24,961 per annum | Fixed-Term (12 months) | Closing Date: 19th October 2025
  
  Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
  Salary: £24,961 per annum
  Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 12 months
  Hours: Full-time, 37 hours
  Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus Didcot, OX11 0QX
  Closing Date: Sunday, 19th October 2025
  Interview Date: Dec 2025 / Jan 2026
  Start Date: September 2026
  
  Fundamental to scientific research is training scientists in how to use new techniques and interpret the results of their experiments. The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is internationally renowned for the training it offers its scientific users through both in-person training courses and online learning. To increase the reach of its training to scientists around the world and improve the quality of learning, ISIS is expanding the range of training materials that are available online. In this role you will work with ISIS scientists to write online learning courses based on existing materials using a range of media types.
  
  Brief overview of the scheme
  
  STFC's incredibly diverse range of placements allow you to work alongside world leading engineers, scientists and technicians in highly collaborative environments. Whichever you choose, you'll become a critical member of the team in which you will be exposed to exciting projects and challenges from the start. You'll be supported every step of the way by our dedicated Graduate Development Team who will also ensure you benefit from a range of personal development opportunities.
  
  About the role and a summary of key duties & responsibilities
  
  Over the course of the project the students will be supported in learning the fundamentals of the muon and neutron experimental techniques used to study materials across a wide range of science areas. Students will then move on to collaboratively develop their project within the following areas:
  Researching, writing, and presenting online exercises, quizzes, and tailoring directed courses based on the principles of neutron and muon experiments. For more information about the type of learning materials being created, see: https://e-learning.pan-training.eu/. Developing supporting materials for training school experiments that show the practical details, the scientific basis for them, and how the data are analysedProducing tutorials and short training videos for worked examples of data analysis software used across ISIS, see: https://docs.projectdissolve.com/examples/ Working with ISIS staff and international partners on the online learning platform.Disseminating output through technical reports, posters and presentations.
  The materials developed will be actively used in supporting and training new and existing ISIS users in details of sample preparation, data collection and data analysis. Within this role there are considerable opportunities to develop a broad range of professional skills and learn about a wide range of contemporary science, with support from scientific and technical experts. Additional opportunities to take part in scientific research may be available.
  
  Person Specification
  
  The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
  
  Essential:
  Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement (S)Are required or have requested to take an industrial placement year (S)Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)Able to commence employment in summer 2026 (S)A-Level Physics and/or Chemistry and/or Biology (S)Good written and oral communication skills relevant to specialist and/or non-specialist audiences (S&I)Demonstrates good team working abilities (S&I)The willingness to develop new skills, both technical and non-technical (S&I)
  Desirable:
  Undergraduate level understanding of a subject in the physical, chemical, or biological sciences (S&I)Familiarity with online learning courses (S&I)Content creation skills (e.g., Wikis, websites, videos, animations, or graphics) (S&I)Experience of data analysis using scripting or coding. (S&I)Demonstrates good time management skills to work effectively across multiple projects (S&I)Interest in and understanding of how people learn (I)
  
  Employee Benefits:
  30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).Flexible working hours.An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking.Excellent learning and development opportunities.Cycle to work scheme.
  Link to more benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
  
  As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y
  
  Application Guidance
  
  Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
  
  Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
  
  Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
  
  We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
  
  What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation where curiosity-driven, blue-skies thinking meets practical, application-led science and engineering. Our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world.
  
  One of Europe's largest research organisations, we're trusted to support, enable and undertake cutting-edge projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through world-class facilities and people, we're driving ground-breaking advances in science, engineering, computing and technology. Our research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale.
  
  For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/
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  Polarized Neutrons Industrial Placement  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [fulltime temporary] - Didcot

  Posted: 24/09/2025

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  Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)Salary: £24,961 per an... Read More

  Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
  Salary: £24,961 per annum
  Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 12 months
  Hours: Full-time, 37 hours
  Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX
  Closing Date: Sunday, 19th October 2025
  Interview Date: Dec 2025 / Jan 2026
  Start Date: September 2026
  
  A neutron beam is called polarized when the spins of the neutrons are dominantly aligned in the same direction. In the scattering from condensed matter objects, such beams can be used to improve the information gained from experiments. For example, the use of polarized neutrons enables to separation the different scattering processes that contribute to the overall signal. ISIS Polarized neutrons section (POLNS) is a small team based on the collaboration between Sample Environment (SE) group and the Neutron & Muon Instrument Development group (NMIDG).
  
  It is responsible for the development of new polarized neutron instrumentation and software, as well as the provision of polarized infrastructure for several instruments. (For our most recent developments, see e.g. https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.05148). Currently, we are looking for an independent and motivated placement student to strengthen our crew.
  
  Brief overview of the scheme
  
  STFC's incredibly diverse range of placements allow you to work alongside world leading engineers, scientists and technicians in highly collaborative environments. Whichever you choose, you'll become a critical member of the team in which you will be exposed to exciting projects and challenges from the start. You'll be supported every step of the way by our dedicated Graduate Development Team who will also ensure you benefit from a range of personal development opportunities.
  
  About the role and a summary of key duties & responsibilities
  The main task of the project is further development of the software we use to control the experimental equipment for polarized neutrons experiments, such as NMR setup for measuring the relaxation time of 3He spin filters, magnetostatic cavities ("Magic box"), Mezei-type neutron polarization flipper, 3-axis Newport robot arm combined with 3-axis Hall magnetic probe.Along with good programming skills, this job will require the ability to understand the purpose and operation principles of the equipment we use, as well as to test the software performance in the real experimental setups.In addition to the above, depending on your interests and skills, you will also have the opportunity to take part in other Polarized Neutrons section activities. In particular, this may include the design and/or commissioning of the new pieces of equipment for polarized neutron experiments and experimental support on neutron instruments. Full scientific and technical support will be provided.You will also be able to present the results of your work in the scientific meeting and/or seminars, for example, at the UK Neutron & Muon Science and User Meeting (NMSUM). The work of our previous placement student, presented at NMSUM-2024, won a student poster prize.Given the variety of activities the Polarized Neutrons section is involved in, the working environment is dynamic and sometimes fast-paced. This makes for a team culture where creativity, independence, and a sense of adventure are valued. At the same time, you will be working in a small, friendly, and tight-knit group where you will be valued as a full member of the team.
  
  Person Specification
  
  The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
  
  Essential:
  Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement (S)Are required or have requested to take an industrial placement year (S)Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S)Able to commence employment in summer 2026 (S)Studying for a degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or similar (S)Evidence of good knowledge of programming with Python (S&I)Good written and oral communication skills (S&I)Willingness to learn required technical and non-technical skills (I)Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative (S&I)
  Desirable:
  Basic awareness of the project context and of physical principles underlying project (S&I)Knowledge of other programming languages (S&I)Good laboratory skills (S&I)Evidence of ability to work independently, via e.g. a summer internship (S&I)
  
  Employee Benefits:
  30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).Flexible working hours.An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking.Excellent learning and development opportunities.Cycle to work scheme.
  Link to more benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
  
  As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y
  
  Application Guidance
  
  Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
  
  Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
  
  Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
  
  We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
  
  What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation where curiosity-driven, blue-skies thinking meets practical, application-led science and engineering. Our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world.
  
  One of Europe's largest research organisations, we're trusted to support, enable and undertake cutting-edge projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through world-class facilities and people, we're driving ground-breaking advances in science, engineering, computing and technology. Our research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale.
  
  For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/
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  Graduate Research Software Engineer (Applications Support Specialist)  

  UK Research and Innovation

  [permanent fulltime] - Warrington

  Posted: 24/09/2025

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  Science and Technology Facilities Council Salary: £35,049 per annum +... Read More

  Science and Technology Facilities Council
  Salary: £35,049 per annum + £1,000 welcome bonus
  Contract Type: Permanent
  Hours: Full-time
  Location: Daresbury Laboratory, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4AD
  Closing date: 19th October 2025
  Assessment Centre: December 2025 / January 2026
  Start date: September 2026
  
  At the Hartree Centre, we want to see UK businesses outperforming their global competitors. We want to grow the economy, create skilled jobs and train people to excel in them. Most of all, we want to keep the UK at the forefront of industrial innovation.
  
  We provide combined research, innovation and development services that accelerate the application of High-Performance Computing (HPC), data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. We have a technically exciting computing environment, encompassing a wide range of hardware and software technologies. Our staff are instrumental to our success and new starters will be members of a valued, multi-disciplinary team!
  
  Graduate Scheme
  
  The STFC Graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion early in your journey with us, supported by technical training and a broader programme of career support and training and development.
  
  Our dedicated Graduate Development Team will provide the right combination of challenge and support throughout, helping you achieve your ambitions. We know that professional recognition is also important to you too, so we will provide mentoring and expertise to help you achieve valued qualifications or chartered status in your chosen field.
  
  Key Duties & Responsibilities
  
  We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Research Software Engineer, with an interest in providing Applications Support to users of platforms running the Linux operating system, to join the Technical Solutions and Operations Group within The Hartree Centre.
  
  We are looking for a teammate with professional communication and interpersonal skills who can work optimally with all partners including colleagues and users of our services. This is a great role for someone who can demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to show sound judgement. Especially if you are critical thinker who regularly demonstrates initiative and is willing and keen to learn new skills with a natural interest in new computing techniques and technologies.
  
  The successful graduate will be presented with the opportunity to work independently and in small multi-disciplinary groups on projects designed to deliver enhancements to our infrastructure and services.
  
  We operate a service desk according to ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) best practice and the role will include the provision of user support on a shared rota basis.
  
  Key responsibilities include:
  Install and configure software applications and utilities on Linux systems. Collaborate on the development of specific software tools, utilities and programs. Create and maintain accurate documentation of procedures and configurations. Timely delivery of project work to specification and within budget. Advocate standard process and new or revised technical procedures to colleagues. Appropriate participation within the schedule of public engagement events for the Hartree Centre. Work optimally within the centre systems architecture, local and corporate policies, and our change management procedure, developing and articulating compliant solutions.
  Person Specification
  
  In order to apply for the role we are looking for the following:
  
  Essential:
  Achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree, in a relevant field of study (S) Have the right to live and work in the UK at time of starting employment(S) Software development experience with Bash, Python or a compiled programming language (S&I) Practical experience of the Linux operating system (S&I) Superb communication skills (S&I) Effective organisational, time management and problem-solving skills - able to prioritise and to deliver against work plans (S&I) Standout colleague - not afraid to ask for support, keen to support colleagues (S&I) The post requires a National Security Vetting clearance to "SC" level for which specific eligibility requirements apply. (S) For further details, please refer to: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting
  Desirable:
  Experience of GPU-centric technologies (S&I) Familiarity with (preferably) scientific application software (S&I)
  Employee Benefits
  
  We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including:
  30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days). Flexible working hours. An excellent defined average salary pension scheme. Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Cycle to work scheme.
  Link to more benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
  
  As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y
  
  Application Guidance
  
  Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.
  
  Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
  
  Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
  
  We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
  
  What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
  
  UKRI - UK Research and Innovation
  UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
  
  Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
  
  More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
  
  Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
  
  How we support EDI in the workforce
  
  At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.
  
  Disability Confident Employer
  
  As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
  
  How to apply
  
  Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
  
  UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
  
  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
  
  The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation where curiosity-driven, blue-skies thinking meets practical, application-led science and engineering. Our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world.
  
  One of Europe's largest research organisations, we're trusted to support, enable and undertake cutting-edge projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through world-class facilities and people, we're driving ground-breaking advances in science, engineering, computing and technology. Our research seeks to understand the Universe from the largest astronomical scales to the tiniest constituents of matter, yet creates impact on a very tangible, human scale.
  
  For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/
  You can also visit our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/ Read Less

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