Position Details School of Physics and Astronomy Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £46,485 to £55,295 with potential progression once in post to £62,098. As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 8, salary £55,295. Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 18th May 2025 UK and International travel may be required for this role. Academic Development Programme - new Assistant Professors will undertake a 5-year development programme, at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme consists of a variety of development opportunities and the time to reflect and develop. Role Summary The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham (UoB) seeks to appoint a high quality, motivated academic with a specialization in silicon tracking detectors, to help drive activity as part of the Birmingham Instrumentation Laboratory for Particle physics and Applications (BILPA). The post holder will play a role in all aspects of the BILPA work, including our ongoing experiments and R&D, as well as helping build new activities. An important priority will be to play a leading role in Birmingham work on the MAPS-based Silicon Vertex Tracker for the ePIC experiment at the US Electron Ion Collider (EIC). The BILPA facility is a 200 m 2 suite of well-equipped clean rooms, supported by further substantial recently refurbished laboratory space. Its core user team currently includes two academics in addition to the appointee, four PDRAs, one engineer and four technicians, with numerous PhD students also engaging. Workstreams include: Major construction projects, currently including contributions to the silicon-strip detectors for the ATLAS ITk upgrade at the LHC and the MAPS-based silicon vertex tracker for the ePIC detector at EIC. Strategic R&D into CMOS sensors and 4D tracking technologies for next generation facilities. Projects leading to wider societal impact, for example based on the use of particle tracking detectors for imaging and dosimetry in proton cancer therapy. Work towards the creation of a unique facility for radiation-hardness characterisation, based on proton and neutron beam facilities in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in our undergraduate degree programmes. Applicants are expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, develop and maintain mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with staff and students, and ensure their role impacts positively on others. Role specifications include the following: Expertise in silicon technologies, ideally MAPS-based, also emerging silicon technologies such as radiation hard CMOS sensors and fast timing detectors. Experience of contributing to detector design, development and construction for particle physics (and potentially wider) applications. Evidence of effectively engaging with academic or wider user communities. Evidence of providing effective support and mentoring to PhD students, technical staff and/or early career research staff. Demonstrated publication and scientific track record. Strong communication skills in English, with ability to communicate effectively with staff and students in formal and informal settings. You should make sure to attach the following to your application: An academic CV, along with a full publication list. A statement of future research plans and objectives in the context of the advertised role (max 2 pages). A statement on your teaching approach and experience (max 2 pages); and Contact details for three referees. The Birmingham Particle Physics group currently has 12 academic staff, 21 postdoctoral researchers and engineers, 35 support staff and 22 research students. It attracts funding of around £3M per year. Our present activities include ATLAS and LHCb at the CERN LHC, NA62 at the CERN SPS, the future EIC at Brookhaven, and non-accelerator interests in direct Dark Matter searches. The School of Physics and Astronomy is a world-leading physics department, excelling in both research and teaching. Our physics research was recently ranked top in the UK for 4-star-category research, and 4th by GPA, by the Research Excellence Framework 2021. The 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Higgs and Englert for their theoretical prediction of the Higgs boson that was discovered in 2012 with strong involvement of the Birmingham team within the ATLAS experiment. The 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Professor Mike Kosterlitz and Professor David Thouless jointly for their work into the discoveries of the properties of matter, work which started when they were at Birmingham together. The 2017 Prize was awarded for the detection of gravitational waves, in which Birmingham staff played a key role. The School is an excellent environment for an upcoming academic. The School's research portfolio is wide-ranging, and covers three principal themes: Quantum Matter; Particle and Nuclear Physics; and Astronomy and Experimental Gravity. It has over 120 academic and research staff together with 120 graduate students with around 50 technical and clerical support staff. The School of Physics and Astronomy is an Institute of Physics Juno Champion since 2014 and holder of the Athena SWAN Silver Award. Both initiatives recognise the School's commitment to promote diversity and equality, and to encourage better practice for all members of the community, whilst also working towards developing an equitable working culture in which all students and staff can achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in Physics and Astronomy including, but not limited to, women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups. Main Duties Education Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates, postgraduates, or CPD students, including (as appropriate): Teaching and examining courses at a range of levels; Planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same; Designing contemporary, inclusive, engaging and academically challenging curriculum content; Working collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching, learning and assessment; Using digital resources/environments effectively to support learning and assessment; Developing programme proposals and making substantial contributions to the design of teaching programmes more widely; Where appropriate, undertaking and developing the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining; Developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods; Developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement activities or similar on own specialism that enhances the student experience or employability and which benefits the College and University; Devising and supervising projects, student dissertations and practical work. Research Planning and carrying out research, including (as appropriate): Planning and publishing high quality research, including winning financial support; Project managing research activities, and/or supervising other research staff; Presenting findings in publications and conference proceedings; Effectively supervising and mentoring PhD students or early Career Researchers; Providing expert advice to staff and students within the discipline; Participating in research-related enabling activities such as adding value to a cross disciplinary network; Applying knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding; Developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, and enterprise (including business engagement, public engagement) and similar activity that is of benefit to the College and the University, including ensuring that the impact of your activities is realised fully and the impact is documented. Management/Administration Contributing to Departmental/School administration, including: Contributing to the administration/management of research and/or teaching across the Department/School; Leading and managing a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g. new programme or a recruitment drive); Advising on personal development of colleagues and students; Making a major contribution to some administrative activities within the University (e.g. appeals panels, working groups); Managing enterprise, business development, and public engagement activities; Developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, schools outreach; Actively managing equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour. Citizenship Contributing to an inclusive working environment: Demonstrating a willingness to be involved in a variety of activities supporting University life (e.g., participation in graduation, Departmental/School committees); Demonstrating support for colleagues, such as sharing resources, providing advice; . click apply for full job details
Jun 28, 2025
Full time
Position Details School of Physics and Astronomy Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £46,485 to £55,295 with potential progression once in post to £62,098. As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 8, salary £55,295. Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 18th May 2025 UK and International travel may be required for this role. Academic Development Programme - new Assistant Professors will undertake a 5-year development programme, at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme consists of a variety of development opportunities and the time to reflect and develop. Role Summary The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham (UoB) seeks to appoint a high quality, motivated academic with a specialization in silicon tracking detectors, to help drive activity as part of the Birmingham Instrumentation Laboratory for Particle physics and Applications (BILPA). The post holder will play a role in all aspects of the BILPA work, including our ongoing experiments and R&D, as well as helping build new activities. An important priority will be to play a leading role in Birmingham work on the MAPS-based Silicon Vertex Tracker for the ePIC experiment at the US Electron Ion Collider (EIC). The BILPA facility is a 200 m 2 suite of well-equipped clean rooms, supported by further substantial recently refurbished laboratory space. Its core user team currently includes two academics in addition to the appointee, four PDRAs, one engineer and four technicians, with numerous PhD students also engaging. Workstreams include: Major construction projects, currently including contributions to the silicon-strip detectors for the ATLAS ITk upgrade at the LHC and the MAPS-based silicon vertex tracker for the ePIC detector at EIC. Strategic R&D into CMOS sensors and 4D tracking technologies for next generation facilities. Projects leading to wider societal impact, for example based on the use of particle tracking detectors for imaging and dosimetry in proton cancer therapy. Work towards the creation of a unique facility for radiation-hardness characterisation, based on proton and neutron beam facilities in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in our undergraduate degree programmes. Applicants are expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, develop and maintain mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with staff and students, and ensure their role impacts positively on others. Role specifications include the following: Expertise in silicon technologies, ideally MAPS-based, also emerging silicon technologies such as radiation hard CMOS sensors and fast timing detectors. Experience of contributing to detector design, development and construction for particle physics (and potentially wider) applications. Evidence of effectively engaging with academic or wider user communities. Evidence of providing effective support and mentoring to PhD students, technical staff and/or early career research staff. Demonstrated publication and scientific track record. Strong communication skills in English, with ability to communicate effectively with staff and students in formal and informal settings. You should make sure to attach the following to your application: An academic CV, along with a full publication list. A statement of future research plans and objectives in the context of the advertised role (max 2 pages). A statement on your teaching approach and experience (max 2 pages); and Contact details for three referees. The Birmingham Particle Physics group currently has 12 academic staff, 21 postdoctoral researchers and engineers, 35 support staff and 22 research students. It attracts funding of around £3M per year. Our present activities include ATLAS and LHCb at the CERN LHC, NA62 at the CERN SPS, the future EIC at Brookhaven, and non-accelerator interests in direct Dark Matter searches. The School of Physics and Astronomy is a world-leading physics department, excelling in both research and teaching. Our physics research was recently ranked top in the UK for 4-star-category research, and 4th by GPA, by the Research Excellence Framework 2021. The 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Higgs and Englert for their theoretical prediction of the Higgs boson that was discovered in 2012 with strong involvement of the Birmingham team within the ATLAS experiment. The 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Professor Mike Kosterlitz and Professor David Thouless jointly for their work into the discoveries of the properties of matter, work which started when they were at Birmingham together. The 2017 Prize was awarded for the detection of gravitational waves, in which Birmingham staff played a key role. The School is an excellent environment for an upcoming academic. The School's research portfolio is wide-ranging, and covers three principal themes: Quantum Matter; Particle and Nuclear Physics; and Astronomy and Experimental Gravity. It has over 120 academic and research staff together with 120 graduate students with around 50 technical and clerical support staff. The School of Physics and Astronomy is an Institute of Physics Juno Champion since 2014 and holder of the Athena SWAN Silver Award. Both initiatives recognise the School's commitment to promote diversity and equality, and to encourage better practice for all members of the community, whilst also working towards developing an equitable working culture in which all students and staff can achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in Physics and Astronomy including, but not limited to, women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups. Main Duties Education Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates, postgraduates, or CPD students, including (as appropriate): Teaching and examining courses at a range of levels; Planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same; Designing contemporary, inclusive, engaging and academically challenging curriculum content; Working collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching, learning and assessment; Using digital resources/environments effectively to support learning and assessment; Developing programme proposals and making substantial contributions to the design of teaching programmes more widely; Where appropriate, undertaking and developing the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining; Developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods; Developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement activities or similar on own specialism that enhances the student experience or employability and which benefits the College and University; Devising and supervising projects, student dissertations and practical work. Research Planning and carrying out research, including (as appropriate): Planning and publishing high quality research, including winning financial support; Project managing research activities, and/or supervising other research staff; Presenting findings in publications and conference proceedings; Effectively supervising and mentoring PhD students or early Career Researchers; Providing expert advice to staff and students within the discipline; Participating in research-related enabling activities such as adding value to a cross disciplinary network; Applying knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding; Developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, and enterprise (including business engagement, public engagement) and similar activity that is of benefit to the College and the University, including ensuring that the impact of your activities is realised fully and the impact is documented. Management/Administration Contributing to Departmental/School administration, including: Contributing to the administration/management of research and/or teaching across the Department/School; Leading and managing a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g. new programme or a recruitment drive); Advising on personal development of colleagues and students; Making a major contribution to some administrative activities within the University (e.g. appeals panels, working groups); Managing enterprise, business development, and public engagement activities; Developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, schools outreach; Actively managing equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour. Citizenship Contributing to an inclusive working environment: Demonstrating a willingness to be involved in a variety of activities supporting University life (e.g., participation in graduation, Departmental/School committees); Demonstrating support for colleagues, such as sharing resources, providing advice; . click apply for full job details
Research Fellow in Public and Political Engagement with Climate Change and Health, Lancet Countdown - College of Social Sciences - 105198 - Grade 7 United Kingdom Job Description College of Social Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £35,880 to £45,163 with potential progression once in post to £47,874 Grade: 7 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to April 2029 Closing date: 24th February 2025 This role is also open as an internal secondment opportunity which would need to be agreed by your current line manager. Background To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project. The Research Fellow will join the Working Group on Public and Political Engagement with Climate Change and Health (WG5), contributing to our understanding of how societies engage with and respond to climate-health challenges. The role combines expertise in climate change and health policy with applied research skills to develop innovative indicators and analyses. The Research Fellow will work with Professor Niheer Dasandi, the Co-Chair and Working Group lead, and will be based in the School of Government at the University of Birmingham. They will also be affiliated with the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA), providing opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and research impact. Role Summary Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids Operate within area of specialism Analyse and interpret research findings and results Contribute to generating funding Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar Main Duties The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below. Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required Contribute to writing bids for research funding Analyse and interpret data Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods Undertake management/administration arising from research Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines Promote equality and value diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture. Person Specification First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications High level analytical capability Ability to communicate complex information clearly Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. Job Info Job Identification 6386 Job Category Academic Non-clinical Posting Date 02/03/2025, 12:01 AM Apply Before 02/24/2025, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, GB
Jun 28, 2025
Full time
Research Fellow in Public and Political Engagement with Climate Change and Health, Lancet Countdown - College of Social Sciences - 105198 - Grade 7 United Kingdom Job Description College of Social Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £35,880 to £45,163 with potential progression once in post to £47,874 Grade: 7 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to April 2029 Closing date: 24th February 2025 This role is also open as an internal secondment opportunity which would need to be agreed by your current line manager. Background To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project. The Research Fellow will join the Working Group on Public and Political Engagement with Climate Change and Health (WG5), contributing to our understanding of how societies engage with and respond to climate-health challenges. The role combines expertise in climate change and health policy with applied research skills to develop innovative indicators and analyses. The Research Fellow will work with Professor Niheer Dasandi, the Co-Chair and Working Group lead, and will be based in the School of Government at the University of Birmingham. They will also be affiliated with the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA), providing opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and research impact. Role Summary Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids Operate within area of specialism Analyse and interpret research findings and results Contribute to generating funding Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar Main Duties The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below. Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required Contribute to writing bids for research funding Analyse and interpret data Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods Undertake management/administration arising from research Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines Promote equality and value diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture. Person Specification First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications High level analytical capability Ability to communicate complex information clearly Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. Job Info Job Identification 6386 Job Category Academic Non-clinical Posting Date 02/03/2025, 12:01 AM Apply Before 02/24/2025, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, GB
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Post Award Manager - Research Strategy and Services - 101368Z25 - Grade 7 Join to apply for the Post Award Manager - Research Strategy and Services - 101368Z25 - Grade 7 role at University of Birmingham Post Award Manager - Research Strategy and Services - 101368Z25 - Grade 7 4 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Post Award Manager - Research Strategy and Services - 101368Z25 - Grade 7 role at University of Birmingham Job Description Position Details Research Strategy and Services Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149 Grade: 7 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to September 2026 Closing date: 9th July 2025 Our offer to you People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Find out more about the benefits of working for the University of Birmingham Background The University has an exciting vision to build on the success of REF2021, by continuing to transform its research performance across outputs, income, impact, and policy influence. Central to this ambition is the Research Strategy & Services Division (RSSD), a new Professional Services department that is being established to provide a transformative and sector-leading approach to research strategy and support. Role Summary The Post Award Manager, Research Strategy & Services will provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to a team of research post award finance professionals, and will be responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of research projects directly, including responsibility for financial reporting and forecasting, associated with the academic area(s) that they support. The post holder will build successful relationships with their peers and colleagues across the wider RSSD, other Professional Services including College administration to develop, share and own best practice for post-award financial support, key funders and the portfolio of activity associated with their academic area(s). The role holder will work with the Head of Post Award, RSSD to embed a culture of collaborative and devolved leadership throughout the team, that empowers all staff within the team to thrive, and will work collaboratively and in close partnership with the wider Professional Services, ensuring that academics and external partners receive a consistent and high-quality service to build strong credibility across all functions. Main Duties As a senior member of their College-facing Post Award team, reporting to the Head of Post Award, provide line management and guidance to a team of Post Award Professionals ensuring that they provide high-quality financial management throughout the full post award lifecycle and adherence to funder terms & conditions across the portfolio of their academic area(s). Specific post award functions include funder claims/audits, project monitoring, project closure and financial approval of staff costs. Act as the deputy to the Head of Post Award, as required, to ensure that a consistent support is provided to all Post Award staff. Lead on discrete change projects as required, working collaboratively within and across RSSD to ensure a first class, innovative service is delivered. As a member of Post Award ensure that the Post Award function operates efficiently, proactively seeking opportunities to streamline handovers, steps and tasks, monitoring systems and processes. Identifying and spreading best practice across the wider RSSD Post Award teams to facilitate the delivery of robust quality assurance and high levels of service to internal and external customers. Engage and contribute to change initiatives outside of Post Award and ensure that recommendations arising incorporate and/or integrate with existing and evolving best practice in research post award finance administration. Be responsible for completion of a range of monthly KPIs for their academic area, ensuring that the Post Award college team are delivering to high standards and that both financial risk to the institution and reputational risk with external funders is mitigated. This will include but not be limited to project closure, debtor/creditor positions, project monitoring, and claims completion, being accountable to the Head of Post Award of RSSD for their respective academic area. Directly manage a portfolio of externally funded research projects undertaking claims, reporting, monitoring, and project closure. Deliver to a high standard and high level of accuracy minimising financial risk to the institution. Ensure an understanding of customer needs across the academic community for their area of responsibility, the wider RSSD and other University Professional Services areas. Management of funder and University external audits of our research accounting processes related to their academic area, ensuring that information required by auditors is provided accurately and in a timely manner in order to facilitate verification of both internal processes and the reported financial position. Engage externally with funders where required in order to offer financial assurance and liaison regarding operating procedures. Take responsibility as a subject matter expert for major external funders associated with your respective area of responsibility. Working under the direction of the Head of Post Award with regards to setting the team culture on HR matters within the Post Award College team, leading and developing staff and ensure that the recruitment, development and retention of highly capable staff is supported by clear development/career plans and performance processes and provide active support for, and leadership of, EDI matters. Personally model the Values of the University, and in particular those in the Strategic Framework and Birmingham Professional. Undertake any other duties as required from time-to-time by the Assistant Director/Head of Post Award, Research Strategy & Services Division, including where necessary attendance at meetings in the absence of the Head of Post Award. Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification plus substantial work experience in a relevant technical/scientific and/or management/supervisory role in a specialist area. A higher degree may also be held. Where no equivalent qualification is held a proven track record of extensive and substantial work experience in a series of progressively more demanding and relevant roles will be required. Proven experience of financial management of a complex portfolio of research projects, including expert use of key finance management systems. Evidence of delivering a high quality customer service and ability to develop services/systems to anticipate and meet customer needs. Evidence of literacy and numeracy. Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly. Experience of managing staff to deliver high-quality support Role context Roles at this level will be technical specialists with an in-depth up-to-date specialist understanding of their technical area, having the ability to develop services/systems to anticipate and meet customer needs. They must have the ability to apply their knowledge, to identify complex problems and recommend solutions . click apply for full job details
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
Post Award Manager - Research Strategy and Services - 101368Z25 - Grade 7 Join to apply for the Post Award Manager - Research Strategy and Services - 101368Z25 - Grade 7 role at University of Birmingham Post Award Manager - Research Strategy and Services - 101368Z25 - Grade 7 4 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Post Award Manager - Research Strategy and Services - 101368Z25 - Grade 7 role at University of Birmingham Job Description Position Details Research Strategy and Services Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149 Grade: 7 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to September 2026 Closing date: 9th July 2025 Our offer to you People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Find out more about the benefits of working for the University of Birmingham Background The University has an exciting vision to build on the success of REF2021, by continuing to transform its research performance across outputs, income, impact, and policy influence. Central to this ambition is the Research Strategy & Services Division (RSSD), a new Professional Services department that is being established to provide a transformative and sector-leading approach to research strategy and support. Role Summary The Post Award Manager, Research Strategy & Services will provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to a team of research post award finance professionals, and will be responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of research projects directly, including responsibility for financial reporting and forecasting, associated with the academic area(s) that they support. The post holder will build successful relationships with their peers and colleagues across the wider RSSD, other Professional Services including College administration to develop, share and own best practice for post-award financial support, key funders and the portfolio of activity associated with their academic area(s). The role holder will work with the Head of Post Award, RSSD to embed a culture of collaborative and devolved leadership throughout the team, that empowers all staff within the team to thrive, and will work collaboratively and in close partnership with the wider Professional Services, ensuring that academics and external partners receive a consistent and high-quality service to build strong credibility across all functions. Main Duties As a senior member of their College-facing Post Award team, reporting to the Head of Post Award, provide line management and guidance to a team of Post Award Professionals ensuring that they provide high-quality financial management throughout the full post award lifecycle and adherence to funder terms & conditions across the portfolio of their academic area(s). Specific post award functions include funder claims/audits, project monitoring, project closure and financial approval of staff costs. Act as the deputy to the Head of Post Award, as required, to ensure that a consistent support is provided to all Post Award staff. Lead on discrete change projects as required, working collaboratively within and across RSSD to ensure a first class, innovative service is delivered. As a member of Post Award ensure that the Post Award function operates efficiently, proactively seeking opportunities to streamline handovers, steps and tasks, monitoring systems and processes. Identifying and spreading best practice across the wider RSSD Post Award teams to facilitate the delivery of robust quality assurance and high levels of service to internal and external customers. Engage and contribute to change initiatives outside of Post Award and ensure that recommendations arising incorporate and/or integrate with existing and evolving best practice in research post award finance administration. Be responsible for completion of a range of monthly KPIs for their academic area, ensuring that the Post Award college team are delivering to high standards and that both financial risk to the institution and reputational risk with external funders is mitigated. This will include but not be limited to project closure, debtor/creditor positions, project monitoring, and claims completion, being accountable to the Head of Post Award of RSSD for their respective academic area. Directly manage a portfolio of externally funded research projects undertaking claims, reporting, monitoring, and project closure. Deliver to a high standard and high level of accuracy minimising financial risk to the institution. Ensure an understanding of customer needs across the academic community for their area of responsibility, the wider RSSD and other University Professional Services areas. Management of funder and University external audits of our research accounting processes related to their academic area, ensuring that information required by auditors is provided accurately and in a timely manner in order to facilitate verification of both internal processes and the reported financial position. Engage externally with funders where required in order to offer financial assurance and liaison regarding operating procedures. Take responsibility as a subject matter expert for major external funders associated with your respective area of responsibility. Working under the direction of the Head of Post Award with regards to setting the team culture on HR matters within the Post Award College team, leading and developing staff and ensure that the recruitment, development and retention of highly capable staff is supported by clear development/career plans and performance processes and provide active support for, and leadership of, EDI matters. Personally model the Values of the University, and in particular those in the Strategic Framework and Birmingham Professional. Undertake any other duties as required from time-to-time by the Assistant Director/Head of Post Award, Research Strategy & Services Division, including where necessary attendance at meetings in the absence of the Head of Post Award. Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification plus substantial work experience in a relevant technical/scientific and/or management/supervisory role in a specialist area. A higher degree may also be held. Where no equivalent qualification is held a proven track record of extensive and substantial work experience in a series of progressively more demanding and relevant roles will be required. Proven experience of financial management of a complex portfolio of research projects, including expert use of key finance management systems. Evidence of delivering a high quality customer service and ability to develop services/systems to anticipate and meet customer needs. Evidence of literacy and numeracy. Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly. Experience of managing staff to deliver high-quality support Role context Roles at this level will be technical specialists with an in-depth up-to-date specialist understanding of their technical area, having the ability to develop services/systems to anticipate and meet customer needs. They must have the ability to apply their knowledge, to identify complex problems and recommend solutions . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Associate Director of Fundraising, University of Birmingham Salary: Grade 9 - Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £57,422 to £74,866 with potential progression once in post to £86,760 Location: Birmingham, UK (hybrid work - in the office 3 days a week) Are you looking for a leadership role at a globally renowned University where you will not only have impact but also be part of a genuinely friendly, supportive team? We are seeking a new Associate Director of Fundraising to lead our Major Gifts, Legacy and Donor Experience programmes, working at the most senior levels across campus. As a key member of the Senior Leadership team, you will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of fundraising efforts, working closely with fellow Associate Directors to elevate our campaign to new heights. As Associate Director of Fundraising, you will lead and mentor a team of 16, fostering a motivating team environment that ensures support and professional growth. You will drive an innovative fundraising strategy to support campaign and university priorities. This is an opportunity to make your mark on one of the largest campaigns in the history of UK higher education, Birmingham in Action. Our £600m campaign aims to transform lives for our generation and the next, by tackling some of the world's greatest challenges, today - challenges such as youth mental health, the climate crisis, AI, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is an exciting time to join us as the University celebrates its 125th Anniversary this year - a time of celebration and opportunity. You will be working on some of the most interesting gift opportunities, leading a terrific team. We will be working towards closing the campaign on a high, raising more philanthropic income for the University than ever before, along with volunteer numbers that are extraordinary. Our team here is passionate, creative, ambitious, and made up of individuals who are dedicated to our work, as well as to supporting each other. We are determined to welcome a diverse group of colleagues into our team to represent the student body we support, the alumni constituency we engage with, and the city in which we thrive. You will be a values-driven leader with an entrepreneurial mindset. With experience of securing gifts of 6 figures upwards, you will have a demonstrable track record in leading teams. If you are attracted by the scale of the ambition here, the excellence of the campaign, and the fantastic opportunity that working for a large, civic University with over 400,000 alumni around the world offers, please get in touch. We hope to hear from you! The University of Birmingham is partnering with Joanna Logan and Erin Hall-Westfall of Constellate Global Talent on this search. Closing date: Midnight Thursday 27 March Interested? The candidate pack and details to contact us for a confidential discussion are attached. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter via the Guardian no later than Midnight Thursday 27 March Please do not apply via the University of Birmingham website. No agencies please.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Associate Director of Fundraising, University of Birmingham Salary: Grade 9 - Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £57,422 to £74,866 with potential progression once in post to £86,760 Location: Birmingham, UK (hybrid work - in the office 3 days a week) Are you looking for a leadership role at a globally renowned University where you will not only have impact but also be part of a genuinely friendly, supportive team? We are seeking a new Associate Director of Fundraising to lead our Major Gifts, Legacy and Donor Experience programmes, working at the most senior levels across campus. As a key member of the Senior Leadership team, you will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of fundraising efforts, working closely with fellow Associate Directors to elevate our campaign to new heights. As Associate Director of Fundraising, you will lead and mentor a team of 16, fostering a motivating team environment that ensures support and professional growth. You will drive an innovative fundraising strategy to support campaign and university priorities. This is an opportunity to make your mark on one of the largest campaigns in the history of UK higher education, Birmingham in Action. Our £600m campaign aims to transform lives for our generation and the next, by tackling some of the world's greatest challenges, today - challenges such as youth mental health, the climate crisis, AI, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is an exciting time to join us as the University celebrates its 125th Anniversary this year - a time of celebration and opportunity. You will be working on some of the most interesting gift opportunities, leading a terrific team. We will be working towards closing the campaign on a high, raising more philanthropic income for the University than ever before, along with volunteer numbers that are extraordinary. Our team here is passionate, creative, ambitious, and made up of individuals who are dedicated to our work, as well as to supporting each other. We are determined to welcome a diverse group of colleagues into our team to represent the student body we support, the alumni constituency we engage with, and the city in which we thrive. You will be a values-driven leader with an entrepreneurial mindset. With experience of securing gifts of 6 figures upwards, you will have a demonstrable track record in leading teams. If you are attracted by the scale of the ambition here, the excellence of the campaign, and the fantastic opportunity that working for a large, civic University with over 400,000 alumni around the world offers, please get in touch. We hope to hear from you! The University of Birmingham is partnering with Joanna Logan and Erin Hall-Westfall of Constellate Global Talent on this search. Closing date: Midnight Thursday 27 March Interested? The candidate pack and details to contact us for a confidential discussion are attached. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter via the Guardian no later than Midnight Thursday 27 March Please do not apply via the University of Birmingham website. No agencies please.
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Research Fellow in Public and Political Engagement with Climate Change and Health, Lancet Countdown - College of Social Sciences - 105198 - Grade 7 United Kingdom Job Description College of Social Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £35,880 to £45,163 with potential progression once in post to £47,874 Grade: 7 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to April 2029 Closing date: 24th February 2025 This role is also open as an internal secondment opportunity which would need to be agreed by your current line manager. Background To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project. The Research Fellow will join the Working Group on Public and Political Engagement with Climate Change and Health (WG5), contributing to our understanding of how societies engage with and respond to climate-health challenges. The role combines expertise in climate change and health policy with applied research skills to develop innovative indicators and analyses. The Research Fellow will work with Professor Niheer Dasandi, the Co-Chair and Working Group lead, and will be based in the School of Government at the University of Birmingham. They will also be affiliated with the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA), providing opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and research impact. Role Summary Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids Operate within area of specialism Analyse and interpret research findings and results Contribute to generating funding Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar Main Duties The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below. Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required Contribute to writing bids for research funding Analyse and interpret data Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods Undertake management/administration arising from research Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines Promote equality and value diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture. Person Specification First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications High level analytical capability Ability to communicate complex information clearly Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. Job Info Job Identification 6386 Job Category Academic Non-clinical Posting Date 02/03/2025, 12:01 AM Apply Before 02/24/2025, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, GB
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Research Fellow in Public and Political Engagement with Climate Change and Health, Lancet Countdown - College of Social Sciences - 105198 - Grade 7 United Kingdom Job Description College of Social Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £35,880 to £45,163 with potential progression once in post to £47,874 Grade: 7 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to April 2029 Closing date: 24th February 2025 This role is also open as an internal secondment opportunity which would need to be agreed by your current line manager. Background To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project. The Research Fellow will join the Working Group on Public and Political Engagement with Climate Change and Health (WG5), contributing to our understanding of how societies engage with and respond to climate-health challenges. The role combines expertise in climate change and health policy with applied research skills to develop innovative indicators and analyses. The Research Fellow will work with Professor Niheer Dasandi, the Co-Chair and Working Group lead, and will be based in the School of Government at the University of Birmingham. They will also be affiliated with the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA), providing opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and research impact. Role Summary Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids Operate within area of specialism Analyse and interpret research findings and results Contribute to generating funding Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar Main Duties The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below. Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required Contribute to writing bids for research funding Analyse and interpret data Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods Undertake management/administration arising from research Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines Promote equality and value diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture. Person Specification First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications High level analytical capability Ability to communicate complex information clearly Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. Job Info Job Identification 6386 Job Category Academic Non-clinical Posting Date 02/03/2025, 12:01 AM Apply Before 02/24/2025, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, GB
Fantastic opportunity to join the team at the University of Birmingham Responsible for the Capital Equipment & Scientific Supplies Category About Our Client The University of Birmingham is one of the largest employers in the West Midlands. With over 8,000 members of staff working across a huge variety of roles, running an organisation of this size and complexity offers a challenge to rival that of any major business or public sector body. We are the original 'redbrick' University, part of the prestigious Russell Group; our thriving student population enjoys a wide range of courses, and exceptional campus and research facilities. The 10 Nobel Laureates we count among our staff and alumni have contributed to some of science's greatest discoveries, including in recent times the Higgs Boson and Gravitational Waves. Our research provides innovative solutions to the challenges we face in our city, our region and across the globe. We encourage and empower people to turn ideas into reality and make important things happen. Job Description Our organisation is committed to excellence in research and scientific innovation. As a Procurement Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the acquisition and management of critical resources that fuel our mission for cutting-edge discoveries and advancements. As the Category Manager for Research and Scientific Supplies, you will be responsible for: Capital Equipment: Leading the procurement strategy for state-of-the-art capital equipment crucial for our research endeavours. Chemicals & Reagents: Managing the sourcing and supply chain for a diverse range of chemicals and reagents vital for various scientific applications. Laboratory Consumables/Life Science Consumables: Overseeing the procurement and logistics of laboratory consumables, ensuring seamless support for ongoing research activities. Special Research Grant-Funded Projects: Collaborating with stakeholders to manage procurement processes for projects funded by special research grants, ensuring compliance and successful project execution. Optical Components & Opto-Mechanics, 3D Printers, Lasers, Mass Spectrometry, Microscopy, and more: Managing diverse categories of scientific equipment, staying abreast of technological advancements to provide cutting-edge solutions for our researchers. Why Join Us: - Be at the forefront of internationally significant research projects. - Work in a collaborative and innovative environment. - Contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in various scientific fields. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as a Category Manager in the realm of research and scientific supplies, apply now and be a key player in shaping the future of our organisation. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following experience: Educated to Degree level (or equivalent level qualifications), higher degree where appropriate or substantial relevant Category Manager/Procurement experience. Membership of CIPS / qualified to competent level or willing to study towards Knowledge, application and administration of European Union procurement procedures and regulations. Ability to lead and manage diverse groups of staff through intermediate managers Commercial terms and conditions of contract Contractor and Supplier Relationship Management experience Administration of Request for Proposal/Tendering/Evaluation and Contract Award procedures including detailed contract negotiation Working with the procurement of a wide portfolio of projects. Networking and influencing people. IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Project and computerised procurement and management information systems. Actively promotes equality and diversity to internal and external stakeholders. What's on Offer Salary - £34,980-£44,263 (depending on experience). In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPYCJNZ
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Fantastic opportunity to join the team at the University of Birmingham Responsible for the Capital Equipment & Scientific Supplies Category About Our Client The University of Birmingham is one of the largest employers in the West Midlands. With over 8,000 members of staff working across a huge variety of roles, running an organisation of this size and complexity offers a challenge to rival that of any major business or public sector body. We are the original 'redbrick' University, part of the prestigious Russell Group; our thriving student population enjoys a wide range of courses, and exceptional campus and research facilities. The 10 Nobel Laureates we count among our staff and alumni have contributed to some of science's greatest discoveries, including in recent times the Higgs Boson and Gravitational Waves. Our research provides innovative solutions to the challenges we face in our city, our region and across the globe. We encourage and empower people to turn ideas into reality and make important things happen. Job Description Our organisation is committed to excellence in research and scientific innovation. As a Procurement Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the acquisition and management of critical resources that fuel our mission for cutting-edge discoveries and advancements. As the Category Manager for Research and Scientific Supplies, you will be responsible for: Capital Equipment: Leading the procurement strategy for state-of-the-art capital equipment crucial for our research endeavours. Chemicals & Reagents: Managing the sourcing and supply chain for a diverse range of chemicals and reagents vital for various scientific applications. Laboratory Consumables/Life Science Consumables: Overseeing the procurement and logistics of laboratory consumables, ensuring seamless support for ongoing research activities. Special Research Grant-Funded Projects: Collaborating with stakeholders to manage procurement processes for projects funded by special research grants, ensuring compliance and successful project execution. Optical Components & Opto-Mechanics, 3D Printers, Lasers, Mass Spectrometry, Microscopy, and more: Managing diverse categories of scientific equipment, staying abreast of technological advancements to provide cutting-edge solutions for our researchers. Why Join Us: - Be at the forefront of internationally significant research projects. - Work in a collaborative and innovative environment. - Contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in various scientific fields. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role as a Category Manager in the realm of research and scientific supplies, apply now and be a key player in shaping the future of our organisation. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following experience: Educated to Degree level (or equivalent level qualifications), higher degree where appropriate or substantial relevant Category Manager/Procurement experience. Membership of CIPS / qualified to competent level or willing to study towards Knowledge, application and administration of European Union procurement procedures and regulations. Ability to lead and manage diverse groups of staff through intermediate managers Commercial terms and conditions of contract Contractor and Supplier Relationship Management experience Administration of Request for Proposal/Tendering/Evaluation and Contract Award procedures including detailed contract negotiation Working with the procurement of a wide portfolio of projects. Networking and influencing people. IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Project and computerised procurement and management information systems. Actively promotes equality and diversity to internal and external stakeholders. What's on Offer Salary - £34,980-£44,263 (depending on experience). In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPYCJNZ
Fantastic opportunity to join the team at the University of Birmingham Overseeing the Professional Services Category About Our Client The University of Birmingham is one of the largest employers in the West Midlands. With over 8,000 members of staff working across a huge variety of roles, running an organisation of this size and complexity offers a challenge to rival that of any major business or public sector body. We are the original 'redbrick' University, part of the prestigious Russell Group; our thriving student population enjoys a wide range of courses, and exceptional campus and research facilities. The 10 Nobel Laureates we count among our staff and alumni have contributed to some of science's greatest discoveries, including in recent times the Higgs Boson and Gravitational Waves. Our research provides innovative solutions to the challenges we face in our city, our region and across the globe. We encourage and empower people to turn ideas into reality and make important things happen. Job Description The Professional Services category is both the largest & most complex area and as such we seek a dynamic, collaborative and purpose led procurement professional who possesses strong category management experience within this remit. As the Category Manager for Professional services, you will be responsible for: Dealing with queries related to procurement and contracting activity, across a broad variety of subcategory areas including but not limited to; Recruitment - Contract management and effective planning for re-tender when due. Consultancy - Engaging with various departments to ensure IR35 is assessed, and relevant Consultancy Contracts are in place. Transport & Fleet, Libraries, Security - Working closely with the departments to ensure new requirements are identified, current contracts are managed and re-tender plans are in place in sufficient time. Managed Print - Collaboration with various end users, including IT, to prepare for re-tender due within 3 years. Travel - Contract Management and close working with other teams to ensure Travel is as seamless as possible for end users Overall, you will be supporting end users to prepare contracts for tendering, analyse tenders to determine the overall best value for the University, prepare contract packs for signature and ensure relevant documents are completed related to contract award. Alongside of ensuring compliance with University financial rules and regulations. You will be required to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams daily across the University on a broad range of interesting and sometimes research led projects. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following experience: Educated to Degree level (or equivalent level qualifications), higher degree where appropriate or substantial relevant Category Manager/Procurement experience. Membership of CIPS / qualified to competent level or willing to study towards Knowledge, application and administration of European Union procurement procedures and regulations. Ability to lead and manage diverse groups of staff through intermediate managers Commercial terms and conditions of contract Contractor and Supplier Relationship Management experience Administration of Request for Proposal/Tendering/Evaluation and Contract Award procedures including detailed contract negotiation Working with the procurement of a wide portfolio of projects. Networking and influencing people. IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Project and computerised procurement and management information systems. Actively promotes equality and diversity to internal and external stakeholders. What's on Offer Salary - £34,980-£44,263 (depending on experience). In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPYCJNZ
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Fantastic opportunity to join the team at the University of Birmingham Overseeing the Professional Services Category About Our Client The University of Birmingham is one of the largest employers in the West Midlands. With over 8,000 members of staff working across a huge variety of roles, running an organisation of this size and complexity offers a challenge to rival that of any major business or public sector body. We are the original 'redbrick' University, part of the prestigious Russell Group; our thriving student population enjoys a wide range of courses, and exceptional campus and research facilities. The 10 Nobel Laureates we count among our staff and alumni have contributed to some of science's greatest discoveries, including in recent times the Higgs Boson and Gravitational Waves. Our research provides innovative solutions to the challenges we face in our city, our region and across the globe. We encourage and empower people to turn ideas into reality and make important things happen. Job Description The Professional Services category is both the largest & most complex area and as such we seek a dynamic, collaborative and purpose led procurement professional who possesses strong category management experience within this remit. As the Category Manager for Professional services, you will be responsible for: Dealing with queries related to procurement and contracting activity, across a broad variety of subcategory areas including but not limited to; Recruitment - Contract management and effective planning for re-tender when due. Consultancy - Engaging with various departments to ensure IR35 is assessed, and relevant Consultancy Contracts are in place. Transport & Fleet, Libraries, Security - Working closely with the departments to ensure new requirements are identified, current contracts are managed and re-tender plans are in place in sufficient time. Managed Print - Collaboration with various end users, including IT, to prepare for re-tender due within 3 years. Travel - Contract Management and close working with other teams to ensure Travel is as seamless as possible for end users Overall, you will be supporting end users to prepare contracts for tendering, analyse tenders to determine the overall best value for the University, prepare contract packs for signature and ensure relevant documents are completed related to contract award. Alongside of ensuring compliance with University financial rules and regulations. You will be required to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams daily across the University on a broad range of interesting and sometimes research led projects. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following experience: Educated to Degree level (or equivalent level qualifications), higher degree where appropriate or substantial relevant Category Manager/Procurement experience. Membership of CIPS / qualified to competent level or willing to study towards Knowledge, application and administration of European Union procurement procedures and regulations. Ability to lead and manage diverse groups of staff through intermediate managers Commercial terms and conditions of contract Contractor and Supplier Relationship Management experience Administration of Request for Proposal/Tendering/Evaluation and Contract Award procedures including detailed contract negotiation Working with the procurement of a wide portfolio of projects. Networking and influencing people. IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Project and computerised procurement and management information systems. Actively promotes equality and diversity to internal and external stakeholders. What's on Offer Salary - £34,980-£44,263 (depending on experience). In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPYCJNZ
Head of Sustainability Position Details Executive Support Division, Professional Services University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £51,799 to £60,022. With potential progression once in post to £78,265 a year Grade 9 Full time Permanent Closing Date: 4th January 2022 Interview Date: Please note that first round interviews will take place on 13th January, and final interviews on 26th January. Background The University of Birmingham's Strategic Framework 2030 sets out our ambition to be one of the world's leading Universities. With world-class research and outstanding global education as our core mission, we will strive to increase the volume and quality of our research to make an even greater difference to the world around us. We will be the UK's exemplary civic university, remaining firmly committed to our foundations in the highly diverse communities, people, and economy of the city of Birmingham and the West Midlands. Birmingham 2030 strengthens our commitment to sustainability as one of the core pillars of our activity. We will use our research and education to make a major global contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and have set out a headline aim to be net zero carbon for scope 1 and 2 by 2035 and overall by 2045. As a research-intensive University founded on social responsibility, we have the expertise and partnerships to play a significant role in tackling global sustainability challenges. Job role The Head of Sustainability is a new senior role created by the University with a wide-ranging remit to lead and coordinate delivery of the sustainability goals and priorities across the University, as set out in our Birmingham 2030 Strategic Framework. Working with members of the University Executive Board, senior academics, the Directors of Estates, Campus Services, Finance and their teams, and staff and students across the institution, you will support the University to deliver our sustainability ambitions. This is an exciting opportunity to be the professional lead for sustainability in a large and complex institution which is an anchor institution for our region. You will develop an overall plan to deliver our ambitious sustainability targets, ensure we are collecting and monitoring the data we need, and provide expertise and positive challenge to ensure we achieve our targets. You will work with academics who are at the forefront of tackling climate change and will support culture change amongst staff and students across the University to enable us to operate more sustainably. Above all, you will make things happen. You will be working in an organisation with a long record of substantial contributions to issues of sustainability through a significant programme of related research, education, and operational activities, including: • A substantial partnership with Siemens focused on a pathway to net zero for scope 1 and 2 by 2035. • Carbon accounting and biodiversity to deliver scope 3 targets by 2045. • Significant impact in climate-related research and practice which is highly embedded across all five Colleges of the University. Highlights include: Tyseley Energy Park, which is central to initiatives to decarbonise energy across the city of Birmingham; the Birmingham Institute for Forest Research, our unique study of how temperate forests manage high levels of carbon dioxide; partnering with business to investigate and develop innovative solutions to achieve responsible business success. studies of gender inequality, legislation and accounting. • A joint founder of the World Alliance of Universities on Carbon Neutrality, which brings together 28 global universities aiming to boost their contribution to fighting climate change and achieving net zero targets. • A senior academic working to embed sustainability in all our educational programmes. • A senior academic leading a research institute in sustainability, co-ordinating and developing global research excellence and profile, including engagement in COP26 and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. • A vibrant community of staff and students, including our Guild of Students, championing sustainability on our campuses. • An responsible investment strategy devised to deliver the principles of environmental, social and governance investing, supported by regular reporting on the areas of investment. • The University is a member of the UN Global Compact, a signatory to the Race to Zero for universities and colleges, and a member of the COP26 universities network. Based within the Executive Support Division, you will be in the heart of the University and close to the senior leadership who are committed to achieving the University's ambitious sustainability targets in our external impact on the world around us, and our own sustainability. You will have a passion for, and in-depth understanding of, the key issues for sustainability, allied with a strong awareness of how large, complex organisations such as universities operate. With an ability to influence at all levels, your senior leadership and relationship skills will mean you play a key part in facilitating teams from across the University to deliver a coordinated plan. Confidence in working with, analysing and presenting data is vital. The University of Birmingham and our Professional Services At Birmingham, we teach and research across the full breadth of academic disciplines, creating a vibrant community with multi-disciplinary opportunities for research and education. We are a truly international community, comprising more than 8,000 staff, 38,000 students, and over 350,000 alumni. The University is organised into five Colleges: Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, and Medical and Dental Sciences. During the last decade, the University has been transformed. Our strong emphasis on intellectually rigorous education and pioneering research across the full breadth of disciplines has led our students to attain increasingly impressive outcomes, and our research has enjoyed growing global significance and societal impact. The University's Professional Services are led by the Registrar and Secretary. We aim for best-in-class Professional Services in support of the University's academic mission. Across all of our Professional Services, we recognise that it is our people who are the heart of what we do, and so we are focussed on creating a culture for them to thrive. We support this through our sector-leading staff development programme: the Birmingham Professional. The Head of Sustainability is based in the Executive Support Division, which is led by the Chief of Staff, and brings together the teams that support policy, planning, data analysis, governance, legal advice, and change management, for the University. We work closely with the Vice-Chancellor and the executive team. Teams in the division are involved in many aspects of the University's work, and you will be able to draw on the advice and expertise of colleagues who understand and work with many parts of the institution. Working for the University offers a wide range of benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, opportunities to join staff networks, formal and informal learning and development opportunities, and flexibility. When completing the application form, please note that the shortlisting panel will be particularly interested in your response to the section that says: This section should set out your reasons for applying, skills and experience, and other interests and activities as appropriate to the person specification. You may also attach a CV if you wish, however, shortlisting will be predominantly based on the information in the application form. Main Duties and Responsibilities Strategy, Policy and Planning • Work closely with the University's executive lead for Sustainability (the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of College, Life and Environmental Sciences) to provide leadership and coordination for the development and implementation of the University's Sustainability Delivery Plan. • Work collaboratively with colleagues in Colleges and Professional Services to coordinate and support the University's sustainability activities, including in research, education, knowledge exchange, and estates and campus operations. • Engage with students to understand their requirements in relation to sustainability, working with colleagues across the University to convert these into actions. • Work with the executive lead for Sustainability to manage the work of the Sustainability Steering Group, ensuring agendas, papers, and minutes are produced on time, and recommendations to and from the University Executive Board are implemented. • Keep abreast of current thinking and developments in sustainability and higher education, forming networks with, for example, sustainability leads in similar UK and global universities, and working in partnership with key organisations in our city and region. • Providing expert advice and guidance on sustainability on aspects such as regulation, environmental legislation, procurement, staff and student behaviour. • Identify external and internal resources to support the University's sustainability work, including writing business cases, and making applications for funding. • Advise the University Executive Board on the adoption of voluntary accreditation schemes, standards, management systems related to sustainability and the impact of their adoption...... click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Head of Sustainability Position Details Executive Support Division, Professional Services University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £51,799 to £60,022. With potential progression once in post to £78,265 a year Grade 9 Full time Permanent Closing Date: 4th January 2022 Interview Date: Please note that first round interviews will take place on 13th January, and final interviews on 26th January. Background The University of Birmingham's Strategic Framework 2030 sets out our ambition to be one of the world's leading Universities. With world-class research and outstanding global education as our core mission, we will strive to increase the volume and quality of our research to make an even greater difference to the world around us. We will be the UK's exemplary civic university, remaining firmly committed to our foundations in the highly diverse communities, people, and economy of the city of Birmingham and the West Midlands. Birmingham 2030 strengthens our commitment to sustainability as one of the core pillars of our activity. We will use our research and education to make a major global contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and have set out a headline aim to be net zero carbon for scope 1 and 2 by 2035 and overall by 2045. As a research-intensive University founded on social responsibility, we have the expertise and partnerships to play a significant role in tackling global sustainability challenges. Job role The Head of Sustainability is a new senior role created by the University with a wide-ranging remit to lead and coordinate delivery of the sustainability goals and priorities across the University, as set out in our Birmingham 2030 Strategic Framework. Working with members of the University Executive Board, senior academics, the Directors of Estates, Campus Services, Finance and their teams, and staff and students across the institution, you will support the University to deliver our sustainability ambitions. This is an exciting opportunity to be the professional lead for sustainability in a large and complex institution which is an anchor institution for our region. You will develop an overall plan to deliver our ambitious sustainability targets, ensure we are collecting and monitoring the data we need, and provide expertise and positive challenge to ensure we achieve our targets. You will work with academics who are at the forefront of tackling climate change and will support culture change amongst staff and students across the University to enable us to operate more sustainably. Above all, you will make things happen. You will be working in an organisation with a long record of substantial contributions to issues of sustainability through a significant programme of related research, education, and operational activities, including: • A substantial partnership with Siemens focused on a pathway to net zero for scope 1 and 2 by 2035. • Carbon accounting and biodiversity to deliver scope 3 targets by 2045. • Significant impact in climate-related research and practice which is highly embedded across all five Colleges of the University. Highlights include: Tyseley Energy Park, which is central to initiatives to decarbonise energy across the city of Birmingham; the Birmingham Institute for Forest Research, our unique study of how temperate forests manage high levels of carbon dioxide; partnering with business to investigate and develop innovative solutions to achieve responsible business success. studies of gender inequality, legislation and accounting. • A joint founder of the World Alliance of Universities on Carbon Neutrality, which brings together 28 global universities aiming to boost their contribution to fighting climate change and achieving net zero targets. • A senior academic working to embed sustainability in all our educational programmes. • A senior academic leading a research institute in sustainability, co-ordinating and developing global research excellence and profile, including engagement in COP26 and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. • A vibrant community of staff and students, including our Guild of Students, championing sustainability on our campuses. • An responsible investment strategy devised to deliver the principles of environmental, social and governance investing, supported by regular reporting on the areas of investment. • The University is a member of the UN Global Compact, a signatory to the Race to Zero for universities and colleges, and a member of the COP26 universities network. Based within the Executive Support Division, you will be in the heart of the University and close to the senior leadership who are committed to achieving the University's ambitious sustainability targets in our external impact on the world around us, and our own sustainability. You will have a passion for, and in-depth understanding of, the key issues for sustainability, allied with a strong awareness of how large, complex organisations such as universities operate. With an ability to influence at all levels, your senior leadership and relationship skills will mean you play a key part in facilitating teams from across the University to deliver a coordinated plan. Confidence in working with, analysing and presenting data is vital. The University of Birmingham and our Professional Services At Birmingham, we teach and research across the full breadth of academic disciplines, creating a vibrant community with multi-disciplinary opportunities for research and education. We are a truly international community, comprising more than 8,000 staff, 38,000 students, and over 350,000 alumni. The University is organised into five Colleges: Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, and Medical and Dental Sciences. During the last decade, the University has been transformed. Our strong emphasis on intellectually rigorous education and pioneering research across the full breadth of disciplines has led our students to attain increasingly impressive outcomes, and our research has enjoyed growing global significance and societal impact. The University's Professional Services are led by the Registrar and Secretary. We aim for best-in-class Professional Services in support of the University's academic mission. Across all of our Professional Services, we recognise that it is our people who are the heart of what we do, and so we are focussed on creating a culture for them to thrive. We support this through our sector-leading staff development programme: the Birmingham Professional. The Head of Sustainability is based in the Executive Support Division, which is led by the Chief of Staff, and brings together the teams that support policy, planning, data analysis, governance, legal advice, and change management, for the University. We work closely with the Vice-Chancellor and the executive team. Teams in the division are involved in many aspects of the University's work, and you will be able to draw on the advice and expertise of colleagues who understand and work with many parts of the institution. Working for the University offers a wide range of benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, opportunities to join staff networks, formal and informal learning and development opportunities, and flexibility. When completing the application form, please note that the shortlisting panel will be particularly interested in your response to the section that says: This section should set out your reasons for applying, skills and experience, and other interests and activities as appropriate to the person specification. You may also attach a CV if you wish, however, shortlisting will be predominantly based on the information in the application form. Main Duties and Responsibilities Strategy, Policy and Planning • Work closely with the University's executive lead for Sustainability (the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of College, Life and Environmental Sciences) to provide leadership and coordination for the development and implementation of the University's Sustainability Delivery Plan. • Work collaboratively with colleagues in Colleges and Professional Services to coordinate and support the University's sustainability activities, including in research, education, knowledge exchange, and estates and campus operations. • Engage with students to understand their requirements in relation to sustainability, working with colleagues across the University to convert these into actions. • Work with the executive lead for Sustainability to manage the work of the Sustainability Steering Group, ensuring agendas, papers, and minutes are produced on time, and recommendations to and from the University Executive Board are implemented. • Keep abreast of current thinking and developments in sustainability and higher education, forming networks with, for example, sustainability leads in similar UK and global universities, and working in partnership with key organisations in our city and region. • Providing expert advice and guidance on sustainability on aspects such as regulation, environmental legislation, procurement, staff and student behaviour. • Identify external and internal resources to support the University's sustainability work, including writing business cases, and making applications for funding. • Advise the University Executive Board on the adoption of voluntary accreditation schemes, standards, management systems related to sustainability and the impact of their adoption...... click apply for full job details
