UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

4 job(s) at UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Guildford, Surrey
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Are you someone who is practical, super organised, loves diary management, enjoys working with people and thrives on variety? We've a great opportunity to join our PA and Administration team in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences in our state-of-the art facilities. The Faculty is a truly inspirational and fascinating environment to work in, delivering teaching to over 3000 undergraduate students training to be the Bioscientists, Psychologists, Nurses, Paramedics, Midwives, Veterinary Surgeons and Doctors of the future. Our facilities and those of the wider University present a wonderful backdrop for the right person to contribute to wider society and develop their skills and career. You'll become a key team member, working as part of a motivated team with the opportunity to build your skills and career as a Senior School Administrator within one of our five schools. Responsible for PA and admin support to the Head of School, Associate Dean Research and Innovation, and the Associate Head External Engagement, as well as administrative support to other Senior Academic Staff, encompassing essential tasks such as diary management, travel coordination, meeting facilitation, minute-taking, document preparation, and undertaking miscellaneous duties as necessary, you'll also enjoy planning and assisting with both school and Faculty wide events and conferences and you will have line management responsibility for the School Administrator. There's lots of variety, interaction with academics, research colleagues and students and the opportunity to learn and develop. About you We are looking for a well organised, enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in professional administration and personal assistance. You'll work well in a team and be familiar with working autonomously and as part of a wider team. You'll be able to offer guidance to the School Administrator and provide them with supportive line management. Training will be in place to support you, your team and help you develop in the role. If you are enthusiastic, keen to join the faculty and are motivated to do things differently and open up a world of new possibilities, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please do note that this position requires the postholder to be onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week. How to apply For more information or to be considered for the role, please submit your CV and cover letter via our website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position. For an informal discussion, please contact Elise Frost-Bridges - Executive Assistant at . Interviews are expected to take place on 2nd November. Further details Job Description
UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Guildford, Surrey
Oct 05, 2026
Full time
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The Surrey Sleep Research Centre (SSRC) is dedicated to multidisciplinary research on the function and regulation of sleep and circadian rhythms. Its sleep recording facilities and equipment are state of the enabling longitudinal and intensive physiological monitoring of participants under carefully controlled conditions. The SSRC is home to a forward-thinking team of physiologists, molecular biologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and engineers who passionately address several of the most important questions in sleep and neuroscience research. The role You are a dedicated and agile person willing and able to take responsibility for the project management (planning, preparation, and reporting) of multiple concurrent human research projects being conducted in the Surrey Sleep Research Centre to ensure that they are delivered to high quality, safely, and within timelines and budget. In addition, you can take responsibility for overseeing the accurate and efficient management of data collected during the lifecycle of these research projects. About you You will have a degree in Life Sciences or equivalent vocational qualifications plus a number of years' practical experience in a similar or related role(s) or significant vocational experience, demonstrating development through the acquisition of appropriate professional or specialist knowledge. How to apply For more information and informal discussions, please contact Professor Vikki Revell ( ) Please apply on the University website with your CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this job also answering the criteria questions. Further details Job Description
UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Guildford, Surrey
Oct 05, 2026
Full time
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role We are looking for an Assistant Health & Safety Advisor to join the Health & Safety team within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (FEPS) to support the work of the Health & Safety Advisor and Health & Safety Manager. The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences is a large Faculty encompassing four schools: Engineering, Maths & Physics, Computer Science & Electronic Engineering and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering. The work of the Faculty covers a broad range of fascinating scientific and engineering disciplines which is set against a complex and evolving legal framework governing research, teaching, and health and safety. The post holder will act as a point of contact for health and safety within the Faculty becoming familiar with the people and the hazards associated with the Facility's diverse range of activities. They will provide proactive, high quality and comprehensive support to the Faculty's Schools in order to achieve a positive culture and high standards of health and safety. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to develop their career in health and safety, particularly if they have experience in science or engineering roles where health and safety formed part of their duties. This post has the potential for development into a specialist area that may be applied University wide. Of particular interest would be candidates with experience or knowledge of working with lasers or other optical radiation sources. The is a permanent full-time role based on the University of Surrey's Stag Hill campus. About you You will primarily be reporting to the Faculty Health & Safety Advisor. You will have: HNC, A level, NVQ 3, HND or equivalent qualification in engineering, science or other subject relevant to the Faculty, plus some relevant experience. Alternatively, you will have broad vocational experience within the field of engineering, science, research or health and safety, demonstrating development through the acquisition of appropriate specialist knowledge and involvement in a series of progressively more demanding/ relevant roles. NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or significant relevant health and safety experience in a lab-based or workshop-based environment. Membership of IOSH (Institute of Safety and Health) is also desirable, but not essential. Strong administration and communication skills. How to apply To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role via our website. If you have any questions about the role, please email Dr Sian Berry, Faculty Health & Safety Advisor: Further details Job Description
UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Guildford, Surrey
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
With a legacy of pioneering research, transformative teaching and real-world impact, the University of Surrey has consistently produced graduates and discoveries that change practice and change lives. Ambitious, growing and increasingly influential on the global stage, we are driving forward the bold ambitions of the University's Vision 2041 with a continuing positive impact on society and the planet. Central to our ambitions is the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, home to 650 staff and 5,500 students across five Schools: Biosciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Psychology and Veterinary Medicine. Building on our distinctive diversity in health professions and sciences, our aim is to develop outstanding graduates and researchers with a core ethos of team science, driving substantial growth in our research activity, innovation and impact. The Opportunity We are now seeking an exceptional Head of School of Biosciences to lead the School through its next phase of growth, visibility and distinction. This is a key leadership role at a pivotal moment for biosciences, healthcare and translational research in Surrey and across the region. Our ambition is to grow the School of Biosciences as a leading centre for research-informed education, discovery and innovation. The School brings together activities across biosciences, including food, nutrition and dietetics, infection and sports and exercise sciences, with a whole-society approach to health and wellbeing. Its research community addresses major scientific and societal challenges, while its teaching is designed to give students a high-quality, relevant and research-informed education. As Head of School, you will sit on the Faculty Executive Board, providing strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research programmes. You will drive excellence in teaching, research and student experience, while strengthening partnerships and creating new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, applied research and commercialisation. The School is home to around 180 staff, including academic staff, technical specialists and professional services colleagues. Its programme portfolio spans biochemistry, biological sciences, biomedical science, food science and nutrition, nutrition, nutrition and dietetics, sport and exercise science, veterinary biosciences, biotechnology, and postgraduate research in biosciences and medicine and quantum biology. Research students and staff benefit from a vibrant research community, specialist facilities and well-established collaborations with industry that support knowledge transfer to the commercial sector and wider community. The School's facilities provide up-to-date technologies for teaching and research across its fields, including multi-million-pound laboratories fitted with industry-standard equipment. Student outcomes and experience are central to the School's success. In the National Student Survey 2026, the School was ranked in the top five for a range of subject areas, including biosciences, animal science, molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry, nutrition and dietetics, microbiology and cell science, and other veterinary sciences. Ninety-four per cent of biosciences students were in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating, according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026, and the School was ranked third in the UK for biosciences in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027. You will be highly visible across the sector, developing collaborative relationships with research institutes, NHS and healthcare partners, industry, government, charities and other external organisations. Through your leadership, you will help position the School at the forefront of biosciences research and education, ensuring that its work responds to emerging scientific, technological and societal challenges. The successful post holder will bring a substantial and credible academic track record in biosciences or a closely related discipline, with research expertise that complements the School's existing strengths. You will have proven experience of research leadership, strategic change and partnership development, alongside the academic standing and strategic vision to be a credible and inspirational leader of our team. We are looking for an engaging, research-active leader who is committed to fostering a community that is as collegial and inclusive as it is innovative. Your dedication to the highest standards of education, research integrity, equality, diversity and inclusion, and student and staff wellbeing will underpin your leadership. You will be able to articulate a compelling vision for the School and generate genuine enthusiasm, confidence and buy-in among colleagues, students and partners. Why Surrey The University of Surrey is an ambitious, research-led organisation committed to research excellence and to applying our research for the benefit of society through an enterprising and forward-thinking spirit. You will be joining a diverse, welcoming and genuinely collaborative community, at a university with the ambition of a rising global player. The School of Biosciences has a proud record of innovation and achievement, combining research-informed teaching with specialist facilities, external engagement and a strong commitment to inclusion. In August 2023, the School received an Athena SWAN Gold award in recognition of its work to transform gender equality in higher education and research. This is an opportunity to take up a role of real strategic significance: to lead, build and define the future of biosciences education, research and innovation at an exciting moment for the University and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. This is a permanent Professorial-level academic appointment, with Head of School responsibilities held for an initial period of five years, subject to renewal. Following completion of the Head of School tenure, the post holder will return to a standard academic professorial portfolio, although further leadership roles will offer opportunities for continued career progression. The role attracts a pensionable responsibility allowance. We welcome applications from academic areas across biosciences and related disciplines. If you are an ambitious, collaborative leader who is excited by the opportunity to shape the future of biosciences education, research and innovation in a forward-looking, values-driven university, we would be delighted to hear from you. Further details Job Description