Total 20 Senior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS18 2PJ

What skills and experience we're looking for

Holden Lane Academy are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, and driven Senior Teaching and Learning Assistant to join the committed and hard-working teaching team at Holden Lane Academy. The successful candidate will have the strongest commitment and passion to continue to drive the success of the Academy forward and will be a very motivated team player in a highly effective staffing team.

What the school offers its staff

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

Further details about the role

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 11th November 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The position is being offered as a Band 7 training (Annex 21) role for one year, with a salary of £39,606 perannum, pro rata. Upon completion ofagreed competencies this will increase to £46,148 per annum, pro rata.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated SQL Developer who is looking to further their career by joining our expanding Database Administration and Integration team. This post is being offered under Annex 21 for one year to give time for support and development to enable the successful candidate to fulfil the core competencies.

This is a newly created position within a small but enthusiastic team who work closely together to seek out innovative solutions which ultimately support the delivery of the Trust’s vision and Digital Strategy. You will be working on a number of exciting developments, including Azure Synapse and the implementation of a full Electronic Patient Record (EPR) across the Trust, alongside business as usual tasks.

Working in partnership with industry leading Microsoft Gold Partner Azure experts, you’ll be responsible for the continuous development of data warehousing and reporting solutions which the Trust relies upon for the benefit of both its patients and staff.

You will need to have good SQL (SSIS, SSRS and query building) skills, logical reasoning skills, analytics development skills and ideally be experienced in optimising data models and queries. You will be required to gather requirements from our customers and design and develop robust and efficient data products for reporting and analytical uses.

There will be options for home/remote working but the successful candidate will be required to spend time onsite at Conquest Hospital.

With support, the role offers the opportunity to lead on the design, monitoring, maintenance and improvement of current data flows and warehousing processes. The job role will include involvement in the planning and implementation of this process and the post holder will also be responsible for investigating and deploying innovative ways to improve systems.

You will be required to analyse and interpret complex data and develop data engineering solutions to present this data to colleagues across the Trust in ways which are easily understood.

You will be a technical specialist, working alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues, third party suppliers and senior managers, to suggest and implement solutions, monitoring and reporting on activity and maintaining standards of working in accordance with agreed design and project protocols.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.


In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.


There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Please refer to the job description attached.



If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

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About The Company
At Salutem Care and Education, we are passionate about fostering a warm and supportive environment. Our talented team is committed to delivering exceptional care, guided by our core values in everything we do. Join us and be a part of a community that truly cares.
Our Core Values:
➡️ Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
➡️ Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
➡️ Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
➡️ Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
➡️ Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
➡️ Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
➡️ Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?
✅ Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not Convinced?
⭐ Top Employer Recognition: Salutem Care and Education is honored to be acknowledged by the Top Employers Institute as one of the premier employers in the UK.
⭐ Disability Confident Commitment: We strive to create an inclusive workplace for disabled individuals. Our commitment goes beyond compliance, fostering an environment where every unique talent is valued and can thrive.
⭐ Top 50 Inspiring Workplace: We are recognised for our commitment to a PeopleFirst culture, integrating key elements such as culture, purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and experience.

About The Role
Hennel Lane is a 5-bed home in a quiet residential street on Walton Park in Preston! We provide support for young adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities to live the life they love! The individuals we support here at Hennel Lane love spending time in the garden when their families come to visit. They love all things arts and crafts and have been known to make their own bird feeders and sit and watch the birds enjoy! They love baking and making ginger bread houses in the winter months on the run up to Christmas! They celebrate each other’s birthdays with parties and lots of food and of course cake! A few of the individuals we support here at Hennel Lane have recently been on holiday, supported by staff and had the most amazing time!

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll be instrumental in providing high-quality, enabling care, facing new challenges and rewards daily. Your leadership and expertise are key to our success. Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain detailed, person-centered support plans that promote health, wellbeing, relationships, and diversity, while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
- Implement robust activity plans that encourage autonomy, new experiences, and flexibility, regularly engaging with individuals to seek their views.
- Support individuals in financial planning, medication self-administration, and regular health reviews, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act principles.
- Tailor the environment to meet individual needs, ensuring Health and Safety policies, including Fire Safety, are followed.
- Recruit and manage staff through robust induction, supervision, and training processes, ensuring person-centered schedules and personal development plans.
- Deliver outstanding care and support by adhering to Salutem's Quality Assurance framework, embodying core values, and managing incidents according to policies.

Apply Today!
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Salutem Care and Education as a Senior Support Worker, where your leadership and compassion will help shape brighter futures.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a supportive, dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career journey with us!

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About The Company
At Salutem Care and Education, we are passionate about fostering a warm and supportive environment. Our talented team is committed to delivering exceptional care, guided by our core values in everything we do. Join us and be a part of a community that truly cares.
Our Core Values:
➡️ Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
➡️ Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
➡️ Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
➡️ Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
➡️ Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
➡️ Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
➡️ Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?
✅ Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not Convinced?
⭐ Top Employer Recognition: Salutem Care and Education is honored to be acknowledged by the Top Employers Institute as one of the premier employers in the UK.
⭐ Disability Confident Commitment: We strive to create an inclusive workplace for disabled individuals. Our commitment goes beyond compliance, fostering an environment where every unique talent is valued and can thrive.
⭐ Top 50 Inspiring Workplace: We are recognised for our commitment to a PeopleFirst culture, integrating key elements such as culture, purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and experience.

About The Role
Ashleigh House is a 26-bed residential care home in Darlington supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health issues and complex care needs to live their best life! We support individuals to part take in group BBQ’s, weekly bingo and quiz nights! We also love organising coffee mornings and socialising. Some of the individuals we support visit day centres and get up to all sorts of activities, someone recently came home with a birdhouse he had made! We have a very stable staff team, the fulfilment you get from working here is amazing, you get to support individuals and go home and feel you’ve achieved something great! We are a very dynamic team and always so positive, the service is very fun!
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll be instrumental in providing high-quality, enabling care, facing new challenges and rewards daily. Your leadership and expertise are key to our success. Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain detailed, person-centered support plans that promote health, wellbeing, relationships, and diversity, while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
- Implement robust activity plans that encourage autonomy, new experiences, and flexibility, regularly engaging with individuals to seek their views.
- Support individuals in financial planning, medication self-administration, and regular health reviews, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act principles.
- Tailor the environment to meet individual needs, ensuring Health and Safety policies, including Fire Safety, are followed.
- Recruit and manage staff through robust induction, supervision, and training processes, ensuring person-centered schedules and personal development plans.
- Deliver outstanding care and support by adhering to Salutem's Quality Assurance framework, embodying core values, and managing incidents according to policies.

Apply Today!
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Salutem Care and Education as a Senior Support Worker, where your leadership and compassion will help shape brighter futures.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a supportive, dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career journey with us!

Our client a global organization, who works in multiple industries including: pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, consumer packaged goods, and electronics.

They are experts in their field and are searching for a European Sales Executive with excellent customer service experience to join their expanding team. If you have a strong customer service / sales / account management / business development background, have a keen interest in the manufacturing industry and are looking to work for a global company, then this would be of interest to you.

Sales Executive Requirements:

Must be able to work on own initiative
Experience in a manufacturing industry desirable
Have a competitive nature and be confident
Excellent teamwork skills as working with colleagues globally will be essential
Excellent telephone manner, ability to communicate at all levels as you may be liaising with CEOs and / or Engineers from all over the world
2 years’ experience within a customer service/ sales / account management role
Have the ability to use LinkedIn and other platforms to identify and create relationships with key contacts

Sales Executive Job Duties:

Inbound/ outbound call handling
Manage leads from the lead generators
Generate own leads/ opportunities and build a strong pipeline
Identify new customers and grow existing accounts
Manage price negotiations
Respond to machinery and equipment enquiries/ needs
Follow up with potential customers
Sales transaction management i.e. ensuring invoices are paid and provide after sales service
Communicate with finance, logistics and project management teams
Occasionally attend exhibitions and shows in Europe

Sales Executive Benefits:

Full Time
Permanent
£28k - £35k+ Basic Salary (depending on experience) + Performance Related Bonus
30 days paid holiday allowance, raising to 38 days over time
5% employer contribution to workplace pension scheme
Paid sick pay scheme
Monday to Friday
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working

Brook Street (UK) Ltd are recruiting a Senior Clerical Officer for our leading Public Sector client Education Authority Northern Ireland, Antrim.

As the temporary Senior Clerical Officer in the Education Welfare Team, you will provide advice and assistance to Education Authority officers, customers, the public and other professionals as directed by the Programme Manager.
You will provide administrative support for the daily functional and operational staff.
You will be proficient in MS Packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word. You will be confident in the daily use of spreadsheets and databases and will conduct typing and word-processing duties.

Essential Criteria:

• Have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade C or above and at least one-year administrative experience in an office environment.
• Have good customer service skills, along with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Be a good Team player with the ability to work on one's own initiative.

Job Role:

• Provide administrative support in relation to all aspects of the work of the programme using the full range of IT equipment including word processing/typing, databases, spreadsheets, email, fax, intranet and internet facilities.
• Answer telephone calls and queries from customers and clients and accurately record the call conversation, escalating to the correct department when necessary.
• The assistance in the collation of factual data and statistical information from various sources to support the work of identified officers within the service.
• Prepare letters, minutes, notes and other clerical support to officers as appropriate and as directed by the programme manager.
• Use initiative, tact and diplomacy in responding to queries, issues and problems which arise within the section in the absence of the programme manager.
• Order and monitor supplies of stationery and office requisitions for all staff within the section along with diary management of stakeholders.
• Be responsible for maintaining efficient recording and filing systems within the service as directed by the programme manager.
• Delegate tasks to the office team in the absence of senior management.

You will benefit from:

• Full training and induction
• Accrue holiday hours as you work
• Brook Street (UK) Ltd back-office support and mentoring

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to contact us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

The rate of pay is £12.52 per hour, the hours of work are 36hrs Monday to Friday.
If you would like to apply for this role, email your CV via the `Apply` link.

Senior Research Technician

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced technician to cover a period of maternity leave for 12 months, predominantly to support our Palaeoclimate, Image and Geochemistry research laboratories.

You will be responsible for:
the operational management of these research lab areas- carrying out lab inductions, training staff and students in technical and clean lab procedures, maintaining stock levels, servicing, and operating analytical equipment; overseeing lab safety, assessing risk, and encouraging sustainable lab practices.
carrying out analytical work to support academic researchers, e.g. conducting palaeoclimate multi-proxy analysis using light microscopy (preparing ocean sediment samples for stable isotope and trace metal analysis), Coulter Counter (for grain size analysis) and maintaining data and archive records.
Experience in working in a research laboratory is essential.

The successful candidate will also work as part of a friendly and supportive team of technicians, supporting the wider Schools Research Facilities, carrying out PAT testing, Legionella control and safety inspections. We will provide any relevant training and support that you may require.

As the biggest university in Wales – and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff – we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits. The post will be based in the University Main Building.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week), fixed term for a period of 12 months, available from September 2024.

Salary: £26,444 - £29,605 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 4). It is not expected to appoint above the first point of the scale Grade 4.18, £26,444 per annum.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lindsey Owen, Earth Technical Manager, email: owenl5@cardiff.ac.uk

For further details about working in Cardiff University please contact Claudia Pena Becerra, email: earthhr@cardiff.ac.uk

More information on the School can be found at School of Earth and Environmental Sciences - Cardiff University

Important Notes:

Applications can only be accepted via the online system.

Date advert posted: 15 August 2024
Closing Date: 5 September 2024

This post has previously been advertised to employees of Cardiff University only. We now invite external applications.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined below. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.

When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Key Areas/Tasks Assessment, diagnosis and management of all patients admitted to Trauma & Orthopaedics. Management of all patients on the trauma and elective wards, and any outlying wards. To participate in outpatient, elective and fracture clinics. To participate in trauma and elective surgery. Referral of patients to other specialties. Necessary investigation e.g. blood samples for cross match, emergency x-ray etc. Appropriate transfer of patients, either: Admission to inpatient facilities Discharge with suitable follow up at the hospital Discharge to General Practitioner Discharge with no follow-up

The appointee will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to contribute in the efficient running of the Colorectal Service and will share with colleagues the medical and surgical management of patients referred in to the service, whether electively or non-electively. Applicants will need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork with clinical colleagues, willingness to utilise and develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of patients and assist in improving these pathways over time, and a very positive attitude to dealing with patients. The applicant will be expected to participate in a 1 in 12 on call rota.

Job Title: Senior Children Residential Support Worker

Salary: £26,000 per year, additional Sleep-Ins £60 per night

Location: Burton upon Trent, DE13

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours a week

Social Care & Education are looking to hire a motivated and empathic Children Home Team Leader. You will be expected to support the emotional and physical needs of all the children within the home, ensuring you provide comfort and care at all times.
As a Team Leader, your main duties will be to:
• Provide high quality care services that support the needs of children and young people
• Be an advocate for their well-being
• Provide strong, motivational leadership to the team.
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting individual rights
• Provide good quality care, which is free from oppression and where differences are respected and valued.
• Provide high-quality support to children and young people with emotional, mental health, and behavioural issues.

• Implement care plans and risk assessments, ensuring the well-being of each individual.

• Maintain a good level of spoken and written English to effectively communicate with individuals, families, and team members.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies related to children and young people's care.

• Assist in leadership and management of the home, ensuring a safe and supportive environment
• Support staff development and training, providing guidance and feedback.
• Participate with new admission procedures for new residents.


To be a Senior, we require you to have:
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full Driving Licence
• Effective Leadership (12 months experience) in a similar role and environment
• Working alongside multi-agencies (e.g. Social Worker)
• Excellent IT skills- able to use outlook, word and excel
• Thorough knowledge of children legislations and safeguarding procedures.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with young people, families and professionals

• A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to make a difference.

• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings as required.

Join our dynamic research team at the NHS Trust as a Senior Research Nurse and immerse yourself in ground-breaking medical advancements. As a pivotal member, you'll play a key role in coordinating and executing clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, and fostering collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams. With a focus on innovation and patient care, you'll contribute to shaping the future of healthcare while advancing your career in a supportive and vibrant environment.

You will be part of a team of research nurses, clinical research practitioners and administrative staff providing a comprehensive clinical research support service (including covid research). The role will involve recruitment, education, and monitoring of research participants into various research studies, along with the collection and documentation of accurate data. The post holder will be expected to put in place clear recruitment and retention strategies for participants


• To act as point of contact for research participants before, during and after study participation.
• To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT) and/or equivalent and appropriate clinics to operate as a research resource to Trust staff.
• To provide complex information required for patients/participants to make an informed decision about their participation in research studies.
• To provide support for research colleagues and to attend meetings relevant to the post.
• To liaise with Trust support services as required by the research protocol to ensure safe and efficient running of the study.
• To keep all relevant staff informed of the progress of research studies.



With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Mid & South Essex BHS Foundation Trust is part of the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Clinical Research Network (CRN) and as aSenior Research Nurseyou will be responsible for managing the care pathways of participants, patients, and carers in research studies from the Trust’s active research portfolio. You will also need to maintain good communication with other members of the team, hospital departments, trial sponsors and the CRN.

You will have responsibility for the delivery of direct and indirect participant care within your caseload, working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary research teams and where applicable in accordance with the UK policy framework for health and social care, The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guideline (ICH-GCP).

The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of clinical research protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with local, national and international research regulations to ensure effective running of research studies and the maintenance and compliance to appropriate research governance standards


This advert closes on Monday 3 Jun 2024

The Role and the Department     

A laboratory technician post (Grade 6) is available for 2 years (full time, but with the option for flexible working hours) in the laboratory of Professor Keith Lindsey, Department of Biosciences, Durham University to work on a multidisciplinary industrial biotechnology and bioengineering project on environmental processing and recovery of metals.

The world in 2040 is expected to need 4 times as many critical minerals/metals for clean energy technologies as it does today. To achieve this goal, it is clear that environmental processing and recovery of minerals and metals will play a critical strategic role not only in sustainable resource management but also in waste reduction, pollution prevention, and the transition towards a more circular and environmentally conscious economy. This project unites specialists from across the UK who possess knowledge in essential technologies related to bio-extraction and bio-recovery of metals. We will collaborate to establish an open knowledge Hub aimed at enhancing ongoing projects of engineered organisms at various technology readiness levels that tackle important environmental issues associated with mineral extraction, urban mining, industrial waste, and legacy nuclear waste. The Engineering Biology Hub aims to provide a powerful suite of engineering biology tools and approaches that represent sustainable and efficient solutions to address many of the environmental challenges concerning metal waste and metal-scarcity.

The technician will support this project through the functional characterization of bacterially biorecovered copper nanoparticles (CuNPs). Bio-synthesised CuNPs represent a potential application of biorecovery, as part of a circular economy approach to reduce the need for newly extracted copper and chemical processes for NP synthesis. We will 1) test the ability of biosynthesised CuNPs (using Shewanella oneidensis) to replicate the effects of chemically synthesised CuNPs on plant root growth (a bioassay for CuNP functionality), and 2) use CuNPs from engineered S. oneidensis, optimised for NP production. This £12 M project, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, links with a second large project with the water industry, to develop methodologies to prevent tree root ingress into built structures, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with team members both within Durham and also in other participating UK Universities.

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For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

The Role and the Department  

The post holder will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day technical functions and operations in the Physics Department, providing technical and engineering related assistance throughout a large, busy and diverse selection of research laboratories, thereby ensuring smooth and efficient operation throughout the area.

The post holder will be required to exercise an acquired depth of knowledge and experience to provide flexible, specialist technical support as part of a technical team supporting all research and final year undergraduate activities conducted within the Department of Physics. Primarily servicing the needs of research, while supporting other areas of the Department as and when required, providing all stakeholders with an expert level of technical service and guidance.

Our Department of Physics is a thriving centre for research and education. Ranked 2nd in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2023 and in the World Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, we are proud to deliver a teaching and learning experience for students which closely aligns with the research-intensive values and practices of the University. Feeling inspired? Visit our Physics webpages to learn more about our postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. Durham University is a top 100 world university. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, we were ranked 78th globally.

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