8 Durham University jobs in England & Wales

Working with the Director of CfAI, the post holder will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic plan for CfAI's projects and will work with senior academics and other stakeholders to ensure outputs from instrumentation projects are in line with University and Department strategy. The post holder will develop and maintain an operational structure that is in line with strategy, and recommend improvements to internal processes, communications, operational efficiency and the approach to line management of staff. The post holder will provide the strategic input into the projects undertaken within CfAI in particular the coordination of the resources of a project team to ensure the timely delivery of projects. This will include forward planning, resource projection, and the identification, recruitment and development of new staff. When required the post holder will also be responsible for technical and managerial support on projects working closely with both the internal and external stakeholders. They will also support proposal preparation specifically in relation to the costing, resource allocation and management. When applicable the post holder may also provide technical management support for specific projects, either directly, or through the management of dedicated Project Managers., We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.,

• A supporting statement which outlines how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.
• Option to ask for case studies to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria, Oversee and manage professional and regulatory standards and policies relating to activities carried out by CfAI.
• Use your leadership and management expertise to implement any significant changes in the optimal way, in collaboration with other senior managers and specialists.
• Lead on the development of new areas of work or activities including scoping, planning and implementing any changes to achieve the outcomes expected by senior colleagues.
• Look for innovative ways to continually improve the services provided to your stakeholders.
• Develop and implement new or improved policies, processes and standards.
• Use your professional knowledge and experience as a senior project manager to resolve problems, shape processes and activities, develop systems and to provide subject matter expertise and advice.
• Provide professional expertise and advice to your stakeholders in relation to the delivery of specialist subjects or disciplines.
• Collaborate with others to design and deliver activities that generate income, including involvement in research proposals.
• Support quality and regulatory audits to ensure that system and processes are operating in an optimal and compliant way.
• Provide specialist guidance and advice to devise a schedule and process for managing risk.
Planning and Organisation
• Use your expertise to help develop strategic plans and business plans that cover a wide range of operational activities.
• Define what needs to be achieved so that other colleagues can scope, plan and implement large scale/University wide initiatives.
• Use your leadership expertise to help project teams understand what needs to be achieved, solve any problems that are encountered and keep implementation plans on track.
• Allocate and monitor designated budgets, expenditure and resources.
Leadership and Team Development
• Set operational and strategic objectives and use your leadership and management skills, to develop the people in your team(s) and ensure high standards of performance.
• Help shape the skills and expertise needed to deliver a professional service by recruiting, inducting and training team members and structuring your team(s) in way that will best meet operational and strategic priorities.
• Ensure that your team can deliver the required services by delegating responsibilities to appropriate team members and considering succession plans.
• Carry out regular performance reviews with colleagues to provide feedback on objectives and identify any development needs.
• Handle most HR issues and support the welfare and wellbeing of your team, taking advice on more complex issues to specialist services or senior managers.
Teaching and Learning Support
• Work within a teaching or research area of activity of national and international significance.
• Run and manage a teaching and/or research facility/technology or platform in collaboration with academic staff to deliver a portfolio or projects.
• Deliver teaching and/or learning activities designing individual workshops and sessions.
• Contribute technical expertise with the design, delivery, analysis and write-up of recognised award and reputation generating activities, research publications, projects and teaching scenarios.
• Take responsibility for the overall design of one or more learning activities.
• Deliver the planning, design and implementation of research outputs and prepare innovative teaching/research proposals.
• Organise out of hours supervision for research projects and self-directed student projects providing expert guidance with scientific, technical and experimental approaches and systems.
Communication/Liaison
• Lead internal and external meetings and committees to influence University policy, standards and governance.
• Build and lead an influential network of internal and external contacts to increase your knowledge and skills, swap information with peers and use that information to add value to the delivery of research and/or teaching projects.
• Promote and maintain effective working relationships with academic and professional teaching and research professionals.
• Any other reasonable duties.
Specific Role Requirements
• Travel independently between the Physics Department on the Durham Science site and the CfAI research Institute out at Netpark, Sedgefield.
• Travel independently to visit prospective partners and customers in relation to CfAI projects, some of which may be outside the UK.
• It is also possible that some travel may be required to attend project meetings and instrument installations some of which may be outside the UK.
• Attend all training and development, as required.
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1. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience). 2. Masters / PhD in Project Management (or equivalent experience). 3. Professional practitioner with specialist knowledge and expertise to influence service delivery, events and activities within the organisation. 4. Experienced practitioner who has led teaching/research project working within and educational, commercial or industrial environment. 5. Relevant industry and professional recognition and certification of achievement of skills and knowledge. 6. Experience of providing specialist advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues. 7. Experience of implementing policies and procedures and supporting service improvements. 8. Track record of management and development experience across a large technical service team or teams. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge 9. Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally 10. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, business systems and MS Project. 11. Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition. 12. Expert knowledge and expertise in multiple areas of technical specialism, and the application of advanced skills to create, build, construct, analyse and realise new and innovative resources, equipment and research outputs. 13. Extensive knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines (including health and safety). 14. Ability to teach or train others with specific technical skills. 15. Ability to contribute to planning at operational and strategic levels. 16. Ability to provide specialist advice and influence others at operational and strategic levels. 17. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions. Desirable Criteria 18. Experience in developing proposals for large astronomical instrumentation projects 19. Experience in reporting to national funding agencies 20. Experience in working in international consortia 21. Experienced practitioner who has led projects within a commercial or industrial environment.

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Durham University The Role and Department The Department of Physics at Durham University is one of the top UK Physics departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. Ranked in the top 10 in REF2022 in terms of power, 96% of Durham Physics research was considered either to be of "internationally excellent quality" or "world leading".

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:
• 30 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year.
• The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
• We offer a generous pension scheme, As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into this University Superannuation Scheme (USS).
• No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
• There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
• Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site nursery is available plus access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16.
• Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
• The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.
• Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
• A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits.
• If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas.
Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.