Total 5 Senior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in Priory Court Care Home, Priory Rd, Stamford, PE9 2EU

Technical Services is seeking to appoint a Senior Technician with a strong background in the chemical analysis of soils, plants and water to support teaching and research in the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Sciences. For prospective candidates with experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP-OES, GC, Elemental Analyser, Continuous Flow Analyser, Ion Chromatography, Cavity Ring Down Spectrophotometry), this post offers an exciting employment opportunity at the University of Reading that currently ranks very highly in the UK for research quality in Earth Systems and Environmental Science.

Joining a small team of technicians, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a suite of wet chemistry and analytical laboratories. Candidates with an aptitude for demonstrating laboratory techniques to staff and students are encouraged to apply.

You will have:

- A science degree, HND, NVQ4 (or equivalent) or basic professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Physical Geography, Geochemistry). Candidates with a degree in a related subject (e.g., Biology, Plant Science, Bioscience) may also be considered if they have relevant experience in environmental analytical techniques.
- A broad knowledge across a range of laboratory techniques (ideally quite advanced in some areas), used in Earth Systems & Environmental Science.
- Significant experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instrumentation.
- Ability to train and demonstrate to staff and students, explain procedures and provide assistance with equipment and techniques where necessary.

Candidates should refer to the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification linked to this advert, when preparing their supporting statements. Support working alongside other technical divisions operating across multiple buildings may be required. Training will be provided in specialist techniques and use of equipment, where necessary.

We in Technical Services are committed to the development of our staff and we actively strive to diversify our team. We are a founding signatory of the Technician Commitment and an Employer Champion. We are dedicated to providing all applicants equality of opportunity. You can find out about our inclusive approach on our EDITS page Diversity and Inclusion (reading.ac.uk)

Closing date: 03 November 2024
Interviews will be held: Week commencing 25 November 2024

Contact: Dr Karen Wicks
Contact: Associate Director (Technical Services)
Contact Email address: k.wicks@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care now with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. 

We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.

Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:

• Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
• Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. 
• Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. 
• Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.

    

POSITION TITLE

Senior Credit Analyst, Corporate Credit Research

Focus: Chemicals and Other Industrial Credits

POSITION LOCATION

Stamford, CT (hybrid work schedule)

YOUR ROLE

As an Investments team member, you’ll play a key role in the innovative investment strategies that enable our company and our financial products to serve our customers and their families when they need us most – now and in the future.

A Senior Credit Analyst is an important member of the Investment Grade Corporate Credit Research team. This role requires utilization of fundamental credit research to evaluate investment opportunities and monitor existing investment positions in various sectors. This position will partner with other members of the Investment Grade research team to develop a holistic approach to credit selection and portfolio strategies and will report to the Public Corporate Research Team Leader.

What you will be doing

• Conduct through fundamental credit analysis, provide timely buy/hold/sell recommendations in support of investment and portfolio management needs regarding primary and secondary market investment opportunities
• Analyze market investment opportunities including total exposure, maturity and relative value, as well as consideration of broader investment goals, strategies and risk tolerance
• Lead coverage of a portfolio, with a focus on Chemicals and other Industrial credits, with respect to evaluating, analyzing and reporting on each credits’ financial results, major news releases, investor communications, and rating agency actions
• Interact with rating agencies, sell-side analysts and other independent sources to obtain external views on credits and sectors
• Drive and contribute to department or division-wide projects and process improvement efforts
• Support team in responding to information requests and perform portfolio analyses to provide transparency to Senior Management

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or related area of study
• 7+ years credit research experience
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with ability to clearly articulate opinions and influence peers and senior management
• Strong functional capability with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint applications
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

ADDITIONAL

• At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The base salary pay range for this role starts at a minimum rate of $112,900 up to the maximum of $214,600.  In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in an incentive plan. The incentive plan is based on performance and the target earning opportunity is 60% of your base compensation.  The final determination on base pay for this position will be based on multiple factors at the time of this job posting including but not limited to geographic location, experience, and qualifications to ensure pay equity within the organization.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Validation Engineer supporting Manufacturing Science & Technology, you will be trusted to work on design, develop, and implement new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods at Sinking Spring, PA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Use principles based on validation and risk management tools (e.g. FMEA) to lead in the development and maintenance of Validation Master Plan(s)/Validation document(s)for process, systems, cleaning, and packaging.
• Maintain the validation program for the manufacturing site in liaison with corporate/industry standards.
• Establish and maintain an overview of the state of validation for assigned projects and product platforms and assist in establishing the project prioritization including leading resources for validation efforts.
• Be responsible for the translation of critical quality attributes and critical process parameters into a focused risk-based approach for validation.
• Collaborate with internal partners, including Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure alignment and consistency to validation procedures and timelines.
• Support engineering activities, (e.g. support the Change Control creation) to ensure appropriate validation work is clearly defined resulting from technical changes.
• Serve as the Lead validation representative for all internal, external, or regulatory inspections/audits to ensure site readiness in support of successful inspections e.g. no critical observations related to validation activities.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities related to medical device manufacturing and facility systems including custom automation equipment
• Build validation protocols such as FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and industry standards as needed
• Develop and implement measurement systems analysis protocol including Gage R&R (GR&R) and Attribute Agreement Analysis (AAA).
• Analyze validation data, generate validation reports, and detail any deviations or non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Stay up to date with current regulations, industry trends, and technological advancements in validation practices, ensuring compliance and suggesting process improvements when appropriate.
• Mentor and guide junior validation engineers, promoting professional development and collaboration.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs.; Assoc.+6yrs; M.S.+0 yrs.)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• 1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Work hours: M-F
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Relocation assistance: None
• Sponsorship available: None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Strong Equipment qualification and process validation experience, shown experience with custom automation is desired.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• A career at Alcon offers focused growth and development opportunities!
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Operator II supporting Packaging, you will be trusted to work on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing packaging machinery/equipment at Sinking Spring, PA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging equipment.
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust processes or packaging equipment to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Operate equipment that packages materials or products by inserting them into containers or filling containers from spouts or chutes.
• Complete the batch records and associated documentation
• Work in a coordinated, computerized manufacturing environment. Tasks are performed in accordance with applicable safety guidelines, as well as appropriate processing standards. Tasks are completed in compliance with all regulatory requirements
• May participate in program or functional team projects developing process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to improve program quality, cost, and scheduling

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Work hours: M-F 2pm – 10pm
• Travel Requirements: None
• Relocation and Sponsorship Assistance: None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Prior Machine Operating experience
• Able to lift up to 20lbs.
• Able to collaborate in a team environment
• Able to work Overtime on Weekends

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Senior Tutor (Research) - Textiles

Founded in 1837, our client is the world's largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world 's number 1 art and design university for a remarkable nine consecutive years according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 - the worldwide survey of academic and industry opinion.

They are seeking an outstanding Senior Researcher in Textiles to contribute towards the ongoing work of the School of Design and the College more broadly. Textiles at the College operates at the intersection of design, craft and fine art, and they actively encourage this mix of thinking to collectively challenge the role of the 21st century Textiles practitioner. Practice-led research is a fundamental intellectual framework for how our client develop textiles and materials; conceived and created by 'thinking through making', they are uncovering new insights through material and process exploration in the physical and digital domains.

The successful candidate will evidence their ongoing commitment to ensuring an inclusive and diverse curriculum at the level of postgraduate study, with the high levels of commitment and energy required by a world-leading environment. You will take on a leadership role in the shaping and delivery of curriculum within the Textiles programme, leading on the organisation of exhibitions and events and to deliver workshops, seminars, crits and tutorials, including participating in and chairing examination panels.

Supporting the Head of Programme with day-to-day academic management, administration and communication; you will encourage critical design thinking and research, assist in the development of relevant academic and industrial collaborations for research and knowledge exchange activities, and have specialist knowledge and demonstrable practical experience in textiles. Applicants with knowledge and experience of relevant new technologies, and/or material science are particularly welcomed.

Essential characteristics of the postholder:

- First degree in a relevant specialism

- A doctorate in a relevant field

- A postgraduate certificate (PGCert) in higher education and/or accredited fellow of the Higher Education Academy, or commitment to undertake appropriate training to achieve such within two years of appointment

- If supervising research students, have completed research supervision training or to undertake and complete appropriate training within two years of appointment before commencing supervision

- Commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students

- Commitment to continuous professional development

- Commitment to equality of opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds

- Evidence of the ability to supervise academic work at the master's and doctoral level

- Proven record of producing research outputs of at least 3* REF quality

Closing date: 2nd January 2024

Our client aims to foster an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students and stakeholders are respected.