The City of Edinburgh Council's Temporary Accommodation Service is seeking a Mobile Warden on a temporary basis. The role involves preparing properties, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, and coordinating with contractors to resolve repairs. The successful candidate will have experience in cleaning, manual handling, PVG checks, and be committed to putting customers first. The post requires flexible working and safeguarding adherence.
12/07/2026
Full time
The City of Edinburgh Council's Temporary Accommodation Service is seeking a Mobile Warden on a temporary basis. The role involves preparing properties, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, and coordinating with contractors to resolve repairs. The successful candidate will have experience in cleaning, manual handling, PVG checks, and be committed to putting customers first. The post requires flexible working and safeguarding adherence.
Overview Mobile Warden - Temporary Accommodation, North East Locality Office. Salary: £27,257 - £29,850. Hours: 36 per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Homelessness Mobile Warden position in The City of Edinburgh Council's Temporary Accommodation Service. Responsibilities Clean and prepare Temporary Accommodation properties to a high standard, ensuring it is appropriately furnished and adequately stocked within a specified timescale. Communicate effectively with contractors and utility companies to carry out any necessary repair work. Put customers first, respect and understand their concerns and needs when delivering services, and inspire confidence and respect in the service. Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of all customers, including those experiencing significant life challenges. Qualifications and requirements Significant experience in a role involving cleaning duties, manual handling tasks or supporting clients within a housing association, council or similar organisation. This post is regulated to work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. PVG Scheme or update check required. Where applicable, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required, and you will need to provide this check. Unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to satisfactory outcome of pre-employment checks (including PVG and any required overseas checks). Diversity and inclusion We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care-experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Additional information We are committed to equalities and creating a great place to work. Part of our interview process may include assessing how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annual progression to the top of the range. Flexible working is available where possible. Further information can be found on our relevant internal pages.
12/07/2026
Full time
Overview Mobile Warden - Temporary Accommodation, North East Locality Office. Salary: £27,257 - £29,850. Hours: 36 per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Homelessness Mobile Warden position in The City of Edinburgh Council's Temporary Accommodation Service. Responsibilities Clean and prepare Temporary Accommodation properties to a high standard, ensuring it is appropriately furnished and adequately stocked within a specified timescale. Communicate effectively with contractors and utility companies to carry out any necessary repair work. Put customers first, respect and understand their concerns and needs when delivering services, and inspire confidence and respect in the service. Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of all customers, including those experiencing significant life challenges. Qualifications and requirements Significant experience in a role involving cleaning duties, manual handling tasks or supporting clients within a housing association, council or similar organisation. This post is regulated to work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. PVG Scheme or update check required. Where applicable, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required, and you will need to provide this check. Unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to satisfactory outcome of pre-employment checks (including PVG and any required overseas checks). Diversity and inclusion We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care-experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Additional information We are committed to equalities and creating a great place to work. Part of our interview process may include assessing how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annual progression to the top of the range. Flexible working is available where possible. Further information can be found on our relevant internal pages.
UNICEF UK is seeking a Delivery Manager (Online Platforms) to lead delivery across digital products from our London office. You will work with Product Managers and multidisciplinary teams to clarify priorities, manage dependencies, and improve delivery processes to achieve successful digital outcomes. You will own and continually enhance the delivery flow for UNICEF UK's online products, coordinating across Web, Digital, Marketing and external partners, while managing risks, UAT readiness, and
11/07/2026
Full time
UNICEF UK is seeking a Delivery Manager (Online Platforms) to lead delivery across digital products from our London office. You will work with Product Managers and multidisciplinary teams to clarify priorities, manage dependencies, and improve delivery processes to achieve successful digital outcomes. You will own and continually enhance the delivery flow for UNICEF UK's online products, coordinating across Web, Digital, Marketing and external partners, while managing risks, UAT readiness, and
Overview Fixed term (six months) Full time/2 Days in the office (London) based UNICEF ensures more of the world's children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we're not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children. This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Delivery Manager (Online Platforms). UNICEF UK is seeking a Delivery Manager to work with Product Managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the effective delivery of our online products. You'll bring clarity to priorities, manage dependencies and improve delivery processes to help achieve successful digital outcomes. You will own and continuously improve the delivery flow for UNICEF UK's online products, establishing effective approaches to backlog and workflow management. Acting as the central coordination point across Web, Digital, Marketing, Product and external partners, you will manage dependencies, risks and blockers, coordinate UAT readiness and sign-off processes, and provide clear visibility of delivery progress, priorities, capacity and trade-offs. You will also lead improvements to agile ways of working, helping teams optimise delivery processes and ceremonies to improve efficiency and collaboration. We are looking for someone with significant experience delivering complex projects or programmes in a digital, technology or product-led environment, working closely with Product Managers and multidisciplinary teams. You will bring strong stakeholder management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience of agile delivery methodologies, continuous improvement and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes is essential. If you are passionate about enabling teams to do their best work and want to use your skills to help deliver better outcomes for children, we'd love to hear from you. Act now and visit to apply online. Closing date: 9am, Thursday 16 July 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 27 July 2026 In return, we offer: excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools) outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children. the opportunity to work in a leading children's organisation making a difference to children around the world Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children's rights. If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on during office hours. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. Registered Charity Nos. (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
11/07/2026
Full time
Overview Fixed term (six months) Full time/2 Days in the office (London) based UNICEF ensures more of the world's children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we're not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children. This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Delivery Manager (Online Platforms). UNICEF UK is seeking a Delivery Manager to work with Product Managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the effective delivery of our online products. You'll bring clarity to priorities, manage dependencies and improve delivery processes to help achieve successful digital outcomes. You will own and continuously improve the delivery flow for UNICEF UK's online products, establishing effective approaches to backlog and workflow management. Acting as the central coordination point across Web, Digital, Marketing, Product and external partners, you will manage dependencies, risks and blockers, coordinate UAT readiness and sign-off processes, and provide clear visibility of delivery progress, priorities, capacity and trade-offs. You will also lead improvements to agile ways of working, helping teams optimise delivery processes and ceremonies to improve efficiency and collaboration. We are looking for someone with significant experience delivering complex projects or programmes in a digital, technology or product-led environment, working closely with Product Managers and multidisciplinary teams. You will bring strong stakeholder management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience of agile delivery methodologies, continuous improvement and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes is essential. If you are passionate about enabling teams to do their best work and want to use your skills to help deliver better outcomes for children, we'd love to hear from you. Act now and visit to apply online. Closing date: 9am, Thursday 16 July 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 27 July 2026 In return, we offer: excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools) outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children. the opportunity to work in a leading children's organisation making a difference to children around the world Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children's rights. If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on during office hours. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. Registered Charity Nos. (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Overview Do you have an appetite for knowledge and a talent for picking up new skills? Do you thrive on a mix of hands on experimental work and in depth data analysis? We're looking for a fast learning individual with strong transferable research skills to join our Subtractive Process team at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), as a Project Engineer. You will be instrumental in the assessment, optimisation, and application of subtractive process solutions and associated technology. Your role will be data focussed, including data capture, processing, analysing, and reporting on data that is generated through subtractive processes. You will integrate the latest manufacturing technologies, both digital and physical, into existing manufacturing systems and use their data for continuous process improvement. You'll showcase groundbreaking technologies through manufacturing demonstration components. Collaboration is key; you'll work closely with partners, help scope new projects, and deliver complex initiatives, with support from experienced staff members, ensuring you have the mentorship you need to succeed. Through interactions with our partners, you'll contribute to crafting the direction of your specific research area. While a strong background in engineering or relevant qualifications is a plus, we're particularly keen to hear from individuals who are excellent at managing their time, adhere to quality and project management procedures, and are excited by a challenge. This role involves occasional travel for on site investigations or meetings, within the UK, but with occasional international trips. If you're ready to dive into exciting projects and develop the future of innovative manufacturing, we encourage you to apply! Main duties and responsibilities Technically deliver high quality research and machining projects in the Machining Group. Research, analyse, collate and edit data and techniques for reports and other documents to summarise main findings and conclusions of tests and experiments. Analyse and record data to aid the development of future research methodologies and produce useful findings for other industrial partners, funders, policy makers and practitioners. Implement and coordinate the preparation of materials (work piece, tooling, fixtures, etc.) and set up equipment for experiments that have been developed specifically to meet research objectives and find solutions. Develop skills through external or on the job training, suitable to accomplish the engineering and project tasks required. Present data results to audiences both inside and outside the organisation at all levels in a professional and concise manner. Plan and carry out tasks and responsibilities over the short medium term, with an awareness of longer term issues to meet the research objectives set in a project. Continuously supervise and check results. The unpredictability of research means that daily planning needs to accommodate new developments. Produce detailed and accurate project documentation such as statements of work, experiment methodology and quality gate sheets. Support planning for short term projects in their own area, or contribute to the planning of the group. Plan several months in advance to meet landmarks for AMRC project reports, industrial partner timelines and to support preparation for presentations to internal and external collaborators. Working alongside the Project Management team to plan and order appropriate tooling, materials and hardware ahead of project requirements. Work alongside the Machining Shop Floor staff to enable smooth transitions of project deliveries and machining demonstrations. Update Project Manager and Technical Line Manager with progress reports and any raised customer or partner concerns. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Educational Background - STEM degree or equivalent experience demonstrating a robust understanding of scientific principles and problem solving (Essential, assessed at Application). Adaptability & Problem Solving - Ability to creatively analyse and solve problems, considering both immediate and long term implications and effectively planning, monitoring and revising your approach as circumstances change (Essential, assessed at Application). Communication & Collaboration - Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences; courteous, positive and supportive in interactions, comfortable working in both small and large teams (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Initiative & Learning - Genuine desire to embrace on the job technical guidance and training opportunities to expand your knowledge and capabilities (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Resourcefulness - Ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress your own work activities with appropriate support (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Strategic Thinking - Ability to consider how a research project feeds into a large programme of projects (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Data Experience - Experience in data capture, processing, analysing and presenting (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Communication Exposure - Experience in writing reports, delivering presentations and communicating effectively with staff at all levels (Essential, assessed at Interview). Experimental Work - Experience in performing any type of practical experimental work (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Defence Openness - Willingness to attain BPSS clearance and work on defence related projects (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Technical Knowledge - Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and/or NC machining hardware and/or machining processes (Desirable, assessed at Application/Interview). Software Integration - Experience in integrating software packages together (Desirable, assessed at Application/Interview). Compensation and Benefits Grade: 6 Salary: £32,080 - £36,636 per annum, with potential to progress to £39,906 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution. Work arrangement: Full time, open ended - hybrid and flexible options considered. Benefits include competitive annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, flexible working, commitment to development, retail discounts, staff networks, recognition awards, and family friendly policies. We are a Disability Confident Employer. For informal enquiries about this job contact Richard Bonnell, Innovation Fellow: .
05/07/2026
Full time
Overview Do you have an appetite for knowledge and a talent for picking up new skills? Do you thrive on a mix of hands on experimental work and in depth data analysis? We're looking for a fast learning individual with strong transferable research skills to join our Subtractive Process team at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), as a Project Engineer. You will be instrumental in the assessment, optimisation, and application of subtractive process solutions and associated technology. Your role will be data focussed, including data capture, processing, analysing, and reporting on data that is generated through subtractive processes. You will integrate the latest manufacturing technologies, both digital and physical, into existing manufacturing systems and use their data for continuous process improvement. You'll showcase groundbreaking technologies through manufacturing demonstration components. Collaboration is key; you'll work closely with partners, help scope new projects, and deliver complex initiatives, with support from experienced staff members, ensuring you have the mentorship you need to succeed. Through interactions with our partners, you'll contribute to crafting the direction of your specific research area. While a strong background in engineering or relevant qualifications is a plus, we're particularly keen to hear from individuals who are excellent at managing their time, adhere to quality and project management procedures, and are excited by a challenge. This role involves occasional travel for on site investigations or meetings, within the UK, but with occasional international trips. If you're ready to dive into exciting projects and develop the future of innovative manufacturing, we encourage you to apply! Main duties and responsibilities Technically deliver high quality research and machining projects in the Machining Group. Research, analyse, collate and edit data and techniques for reports and other documents to summarise main findings and conclusions of tests and experiments. Analyse and record data to aid the development of future research methodologies and produce useful findings for other industrial partners, funders, policy makers and practitioners. Implement and coordinate the preparation of materials (work piece, tooling, fixtures, etc.) and set up equipment for experiments that have been developed specifically to meet research objectives and find solutions. Develop skills through external or on the job training, suitable to accomplish the engineering and project tasks required. Present data results to audiences both inside and outside the organisation at all levels in a professional and concise manner. Plan and carry out tasks and responsibilities over the short medium term, with an awareness of longer term issues to meet the research objectives set in a project. Continuously supervise and check results. The unpredictability of research means that daily planning needs to accommodate new developments. Produce detailed and accurate project documentation such as statements of work, experiment methodology and quality gate sheets. Support planning for short term projects in their own area, or contribute to the planning of the group. Plan several months in advance to meet landmarks for AMRC project reports, industrial partner timelines and to support preparation for presentations to internal and external collaborators. Working alongside the Project Management team to plan and order appropriate tooling, materials and hardware ahead of project requirements. Work alongside the Machining Shop Floor staff to enable smooth transitions of project deliveries and machining demonstrations. Update Project Manager and Technical Line Manager with progress reports and any raised customer or partner concerns. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Educational Background - STEM degree or equivalent experience demonstrating a robust understanding of scientific principles and problem solving (Essential, assessed at Application). Adaptability & Problem Solving - Ability to creatively analyse and solve problems, considering both immediate and long term implications and effectively planning, monitoring and revising your approach as circumstances change (Essential, assessed at Application). Communication & Collaboration - Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences; courteous, positive and supportive in interactions, comfortable working in both small and large teams (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Initiative & Learning - Genuine desire to embrace on the job technical guidance and training opportunities to expand your knowledge and capabilities (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Resourcefulness - Ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress your own work activities with appropriate support (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Strategic Thinking - Ability to consider how a research project feeds into a large programme of projects (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Data Experience - Experience in data capture, processing, analysing and presenting (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Communication Exposure - Experience in writing reports, delivering presentations and communicating effectively with staff at all levels (Essential, assessed at Interview). Experimental Work - Experience in performing any type of practical experimental work (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Defence Openness - Willingness to attain BPSS clearance and work on defence related projects (Essential, assessed at Application/Interview). Technical Knowledge - Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and/or NC machining hardware and/or machining processes (Desirable, assessed at Application/Interview). Software Integration - Experience in integrating software packages together (Desirable, assessed at Application/Interview). Compensation and Benefits Grade: 6 Salary: £32,080 - £36,636 per annum, with potential to progress to £39,906 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution. Work arrangement: Full time, open ended - hybrid and flexible options considered. Benefits include competitive annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, flexible working, commitment to development, retail discounts, staff networks, recognition awards, and family friendly policies. We are a Disability Confident Employer. For informal enquiries about this job contact Richard Bonnell, Innovation Fellow: .
Senior Administrator - Placements and Work Experiences Overview The University of Sheffield's Strategy includes a clear focus on student employability, with university-wide objectives to support the development of skills, graduate attributes, access to high quality work experiences, and expanded placement year participation. The Careers & Employability Service (CES) informs the strategy delivery plan to meet these objectives and coordinates the work to provide students with equitable access to opportunities to enhance their employability, career awareness and future outcomes. The role of Senior Administrator for placements and work experiences sits within the CES Placements & Employability Programmes team, and the postholder works closely with colleagues in central and faculty employability teams and with students and employers to support a range of work experience opportunities and schemes. This will include providing high quality administrative support for student placement year activity and the coordination of various work experience and internship programmes, which will include employer and student liaison and require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a keen interest in working with colleagues to enhance student experiences and opportunities. Responsibilities Provide high level administrative and organisational support across all activities within the Placements & Employability Programmes team. Support the effective delivery of placement year support to students and employers, in line with university policy and guidelines, including monitoring health & safety compliance, ensuring systems and records are efficiently maintained, accurate and up-to-date. Administration tasks related to a variety of work experience programmes, including developing and maintaining appropriate processes and records on the best available systems. Act as a point of contact for students, employers and staff, dealing with enquiries in an efficient, friendly and professional manner, interpreting requirements and providing information and advice, signposting to further services as appropriate. Produce evaluations, reports and presentations, including financial summaries, relating to placement and employability activities or events. Together with colleagues, proactively monitor and review processes and procedures and use feedback to ensure excellent customer service, identifying areas for improvement. Maintain and update marketing materials and promote employability and placements activity and opportunities to students, staff and employers using agreed and coordinated communication channels including webpages, emails and social media. Support committees and working groups which may include taking minutes and producing draft agendas. Build and engage with local and University networks to ensure up to date knowledge of internal policy and procedures. Attend CES and University events such as Careers Fairs and Open Days to promote employability, placement provision and work experiences to students. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Qualifications Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent experience) An awareness of employability support for HE students and graduates, and a particular interest in facilitating high quality work experiences for students Competent IT skills with experience of business software, ideally Google Suite, plus social media for marketing and promotion activity Excellent interpersonal and customer skills with experience of responding efficiently and effectively to queries Effective time management skills - able to prioritise and progress a range of simultaneous projects and activities, and accommodate unscheduled tasks Ability to work independently, addressing issues as they arise, involving others and managers as appropriate Ability to work effectively within a team, maintaining positive relationships and supporting others Competent in managing project budgets and following correct processes and record-keeping, with excellent attention to detail Ability to obtain and analyse data to evaluate activity, compile reports, and offer suggestions for process and service improvements Ability to work sensitively with people from a wide variety of cultures exercising confidentiality, tact and discretion Benefits A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework. A range of generous family-friendly policies Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies Access to menopause support in the workplace Paid time off and support for fertility treatment and more Disability confident leader. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process. More details on benefits: Job Details Grade: 5 Salary: £27,319 - 31,236 Work arrangement: Full-time Line manager: Placement Systems & Support Officer Contact For informal enquiries about this job contact Kerry Hyde, Head of Careers & Employability: Closing Date: 12/07/2026
05/07/2026
Full time
Senior Administrator - Placements and Work Experiences Overview The University of Sheffield's Strategy includes a clear focus on student employability, with university-wide objectives to support the development of skills, graduate attributes, access to high quality work experiences, and expanded placement year participation. The Careers & Employability Service (CES) informs the strategy delivery plan to meet these objectives and coordinates the work to provide students with equitable access to opportunities to enhance their employability, career awareness and future outcomes. The role of Senior Administrator for placements and work experiences sits within the CES Placements & Employability Programmes team, and the postholder works closely with colleagues in central and faculty employability teams and with students and employers to support a range of work experience opportunities and schemes. This will include providing high quality administrative support for student placement year activity and the coordination of various work experience and internship programmes, which will include employer and student liaison and require excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a keen interest in working with colleagues to enhance student experiences and opportunities. Responsibilities Provide high level administrative and organisational support across all activities within the Placements & Employability Programmes team. Support the effective delivery of placement year support to students and employers, in line with university policy and guidelines, including monitoring health & safety compliance, ensuring systems and records are efficiently maintained, accurate and up-to-date. Administration tasks related to a variety of work experience programmes, including developing and maintaining appropriate processes and records on the best available systems. Act as a point of contact for students, employers and staff, dealing with enquiries in an efficient, friendly and professional manner, interpreting requirements and providing information and advice, signposting to further services as appropriate. Produce evaluations, reports and presentations, including financial summaries, relating to placement and employability activities or events. Together with colleagues, proactively monitor and review processes and procedures and use feedback to ensure excellent customer service, identifying areas for improvement. Maintain and update marketing materials and promote employability and placements activity and opportunities to students, staff and employers using agreed and coordinated communication channels including webpages, emails and social media. Support committees and working groups which may include taking minutes and producing draft agendas. Build and engage with local and University networks to ensure up to date knowledge of internal policy and procedures. Attend CES and University events such as Careers Fairs and Open Days to promote employability, placement provision and work experiences to students. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Qualifications Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent experience) An awareness of employability support for HE students and graduates, and a particular interest in facilitating high quality work experiences for students Competent IT skills with experience of business software, ideally Google Suite, plus social media for marketing and promotion activity Excellent interpersonal and customer skills with experience of responding efficiently and effectively to queries Effective time management skills - able to prioritise and progress a range of simultaneous projects and activities, and accommodate unscheduled tasks Ability to work independently, addressing issues as they arise, involving others and managers as appropriate Ability to work effectively within a team, maintaining positive relationships and supporting others Competent in managing project budgets and following correct processes and record-keeping, with excellent attention to detail Ability to obtain and analyse data to evaluate activity, compile reports, and offer suggestions for process and service improvements Ability to work sensitively with people from a wide variety of cultures exercising confidentiality, tact and discretion Benefits A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework. A range of generous family-friendly policies Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies Access to menopause support in the workplace Paid time off and support for fertility treatment and more Disability confident leader. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process. More details on benefits: Job Details Grade: 5 Salary: £27,319 - 31,236 Work arrangement: Full-time Line manager: Placement Systems & Support Officer Contact For informal enquiries about this job contact Kerry Hyde, Head of Careers & Employability: Closing Date: 12/07/2026
Diversity Dashboard is seeking a Senior Administrator for Placements and Work Experiences at the University of Sheffield. The role focuses on providing high-level administrative support for student placement activities, working closely with students and employers to enhance employability. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, project management experience, and be competent in IT, particularly with Google Suite. This full-time position offers a range of benefits including flexible working opportunities and generous leave.
04/07/2026
Full time
Diversity Dashboard is seeking a Senior Administrator for Placements and Work Experiences at the University of Sheffield. The role focuses on providing high-level administrative support for student placement activities, working closely with students and employers to enhance employability. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, project management experience, and be competent in IT, particularly with Google Suite. This full-time position offers a range of benefits including flexible working opportunities and generous leave.
Diversity Dashboard is seeking a fast-learning Project Engineer for the Subtractive Process team at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Rotherham, England. The successful candidate will focus on data analysis, integrating new manufacturing technologies, and collaborating with partners to drive research initiatives. This full-time role offers a salary between £32,080 and £36,636 per annum, with opportunities for growth. Benefits include flexible working, competitive leave, and development commitment.
04/07/2026
Full time
Diversity Dashboard is seeking a fast-learning Project Engineer for the Subtractive Process team at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Rotherham, England. The successful candidate will focus on data analysis, integrating new manufacturing technologies, and collaborating with partners to drive research initiatives. This full-time role offers a salary between £32,080 and £36,636 per annum, with opportunities for growth. Benefits include flexible working, competitive leave, and development commitment.
Main duties and responsibilities Design and deliver business process improvements that support the University's strategic goals for professional and operational services across the organisation. Develop and adapt frameworks that focus on: Customer Value - prioritising the needs of prospective students, students, and academics. Efficiency - enhancing clarity in task ownership and minimising duplicated activity. One University - fostering the adoption of common processes and practices. Facilitate targeted initiatives for business process improvement and service design within projects, guiding and facilitating the collection, documentation, and validation of top-tier business processes, requirements, and service designs. Assess the current state, pinpoint gaps and non value added elements, and motivate stakeholders to actively participate in identifying and advocating for process improvements. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to Define and align on the appropriate scope of work. Document and model the relationships between people, capabilities and processes. Identify gaps in capabilities, overlaps, departmental touchpoints and potential opportunities for enhancement. Propose and support the implementation of streamlined and more efficient ways of working, all within the context of continuous improvement throughout the University. Conduct comprehensive analysis, research and evaluation of documented business services, processes and key metrics. Engage in the collection, interpretation and analysis of data sets, presenting findings to validate current state issues and uncover opportunities for improvement. Actively establish relationships and apply the benefits of professional networks. Lead, influence and provide support to stakeholders in overcoming challenges that could hinder successful project/initiative delivery. Facilitate buy in and understanding to encourage colleagues across the organisation to actively engage and, where applicable, embrace new approaches to work. Work with minimum supervision, accurately and consistently to high standards, reacting quickly to changing demands and handling different high priority tasks at any one time. Plan the delivery of tasks for the work you are assigned to, track and report on progress of work to completion within given deadlines. Navigate and understand the complexities of the organisation, leveraging your knowledge, skills and experience to make informed decisions and drive positive outcomes for the university. Engage proactively in the Business Analysis Community of Practice, actively sharing insights, recognising areas for enhancement and fostering continuous self improvement. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Proven experience of designing services/process improvements across an organisation that have delivered tangible business benefits (Essential - Application/Interview). Proven expertise in business process modelling, re engineering, customer journey mapping and value stream mapping. Demonstrated success in delivering innovative design approaches (Essential - Application/Interview/Activity). Proven ability to collect data, analyse and constructively challenge existing business models and processes, and to analyse, interpret and report on data (Essential - Application/Interview/Activity). Ability to navigate matrix organisations and collaborate within a complex stakeholder landscape (Essential - Application/Interview). Exceptional facilitation, negotiation, influence and problem solving acumen, demonstrating confidence to appropriately question established work practices and effectively drive the enhancement of future services, processes and methods of operation (Essential - Application/Interview/Activity). A skilled communicator proficient in conveying information seamlessly at both strategic and detailed levels. Capable of presenting complex information in easily digestible formats for diverse audiences (Essential - Application/Interview). Ability to work on several projects at the same time and comfortable adjusting to evolving project demands and varying environments - versatility in managing a range of tasks (Essential - Application/Interview). Demonstrated ability to plan assigned tasks, monitor progress and provide comprehensive reports/updates on the status of work until successful completion within specified deadlines (Essential - Application/Interview). Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and best practices. Dedication to continuous professional development (Essential - Application/Interview). Lean training and Six Sigma (Green belt certified or above) (Desirable - Application/Interview). Further Information Grade: 7 Salary: £37,999 - £46,485 Work arrangement: Full time - Open ended - Hybrid - Flexible options considered Line manager: Business Analyst Operations Manager What we offer Minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. Variety of staff networks providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development. Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. Commitment to development: access to learning and mentoring schemes, integrated with Academic Career Pathways and Professional Services Shared Skills Framework. Family friendly policies: paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies; access to menopause support; paid time off and support for fertility treatment; and more. We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
04/07/2026
Full time
Main duties and responsibilities Design and deliver business process improvements that support the University's strategic goals for professional and operational services across the organisation. Develop and adapt frameworks that focus on: Customer Value - prioritising the needs of prospective students, students, and academics. Efficiency - enhancing clarity in task ownership and minimising duplicated activity. One University - fostering the adoption of common processes and practices. Facilitate targeted initiatives for business process improvement and service design within projects, guiding and facilitating the collection, documentation, and validation of top-tier business processes, requirements, and service designs. Assess the current state, pinpoint gaps and non value added elements, and motivate stakeholders to actively participate in identifying and advocating for process improvements. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to Define and align on the appropriate scope of work. Document and model the relationships between people, capabilities and processes. Identify gaps in capabilities, overlaps, departmental touchpoints and potential opportunities for enhancement. Propose and support the implementation of streamlined and more efficient ways of working, all within the context of continuous improvement throughout the University. Conduct comprehensive analysis, research and evaluation of documented business services, processes and key metrics. Engage in the collection, interpretation and analysis of data sets, presenting findings to validate current state issues and uncover opportunities for improvement. Actively establish relationships and apply the benefits of professional networks. Lead, influence and provide support to stakeholders in overcoming challenges that could hinder successful project/initiative delivery. Facilitate buy in and understanding to encourage colleagues across the organisation to actively engage and, where applicable, embrace new approaches to work. Work with minimum supervision, accurately and consistently to high standards, reacting quickly to changing demands and handling different high priority tasks at any one time. Plan the delivery of tasks for the work you are assigned to, track and report on progress of work to completion within given deadlines. Navigate and understand the complexities of the organisation, leveraging your knowledge, skills and experience to make informed decisions and drive positive outcomes for the university. Engage proactively in the Business Analysis Community of Practice, actively sharing insights, recognising areas for enhancement and fostering continuous self improvement. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Proven experience of designing services/process improvements across an organisation that have delivered tangible business benefits (Essential - Application/Interview). Proven expertise in business process modelling, re engineering, customer journey mapping and value stream mapping. Demonstrated success in delivering innovative design approaches (Essential - Application/Interview/Activity). Proven ability to collect data, analyse and constructively challenge existing business models and processes, and to analyse, interpret and report on data (Essential - Application/Interview/Activity). Ability to navigate matrix organisations and collaborate within a complex stakeholder landscape (Essential - Application/Interview). Exceptional facilitation, negotiation, influence and problem solving acumen, demonstrating confidence to appropriately question established work practices and effectively drive the enhancement of future services, processes and methods of operation (Essential - Application/Interview/Activity). A skilled communicator proficient in conveying information seamlessly at both strategic and detailed levels. Capable of presenting complex information in easily digestible formats for diverse audiences (Essential - Application/Interview). Ability to work on several projects at the same time and comfortable adjusting to evolving project demands and varying environments - versatility in managing a range of tasks (Essential - Application/Interview). Demonstrated ability to plan assigned tasks, monitor progress and provide comprehensive reports/updates on the status of work until successful completion within specified deadlines (Essential - Application/Interview). Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and best practices. Dedication to continuous professional development (Essential - Application/Interview). Lean training and Six Sigma (Green belt certified or above) (Desirable - Application/Interview). Further Information Grade: 7 Salary: £37,999 - £46,485 Work arrangement: Full time - Open ended - Hybrid - Flexible options considered Line manager: Business Analyst Operations Manager What we offer Minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. Variety of staff networks providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development. Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. Commitment to development: access to learning and mentoring schemes, integrated with Academic Career Pathways and Professional Services Shared Skills Framework. Family friendly policies: paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies; access to menopause support; paid time off and support for fertility treatment; and more. We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits and join us to become part of something special. Overview In this role, you will lead the engineering functions within IT Services, with particular accountability for the student records system and its associated platforms along with infrastructure teams. Reporting to the CTO, you will be accountable for the technical quality, reliability, and modernisation of systems. The portfolio includes the University's core student records system, enterprise systems (primarily SAP), integration services, web platforms, DevOps, Networks and Platforms. You'll work closely with Architecture and Product colleagues to translate product roadmaps into technically sound, well-engineered solutions, ensuring the development teams deliver to agreed standards and timelines. This role requires proven experience leading engineering teams through technology modernisation programmes, with strength in cloud-native architectures, software engineering practices and managing complex integrations being particularly key. The successful candidate will be joining during IT Services' transition to product-led delivery, meaning they will need to drive technical modernisation whilst adapting their teams to new ways of working with Product and Architecture functions. Main duties and responsibilities Define and communicate the Technology Vision for the development, integration, and operational technology estate, working closely with the CTO, Architecture, and Product teams. Own and deliver the technical roadmap that underpins product delivery across the University's digital services. Lead, manage and mentor the Heads of Enterprise Systems, Development, Networks and Platforms. Set the technical direction for these teams and ensure they have clarity of priorities, expected outcomes, and access to resources to achieve their goals. Drive the modernisation of the University's technology estate, including strategies for legacy system modernisation, adoption of cloud-native patterns as well as on-premise solutions where applicable and embedding modern software engineering practices across all teams. Work with Architecture to define and maintain technical standards, reference architectures, and technology governance. Ensure all development activity meets agreed standards for code quality, security, testing, and operational readiness. Work with Product to ensure technical feasibility and effort are well understood during roadmap planning and prioritisation. Provide credible technical input to product decisions and ensure delivery teams can execute against agreed plans. Establish and mature engineering practices across the development teams, improving deployment frequency, reliability, and time to value. Own the operational health of systems under the teams' responsibility, including working with Service and Infosec for incident response and service continuity. With Architecture, manage the integration landscape, ensuring reliable and well-governed data flows between student-facing systems, enterprise platforms, and third-party services. Define integration patterns and standards that support both current operations and future flexibility. Establish technology governance processes that balance delivery pace with university governance requirements, ensuring the CTO and relevant governance boards have appropriate visibility of technical debt, platform risks, and modernisation progress. Own the technical workforce strategy, including skills development, recruitment, and succession planning. Build a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and engineering excellence across the teams. Be a member of the IT Services Extended Leadership Team that works collectively to achieve strategic aims. Support Executive leaders in the delivery of strategy whilst working in partnership and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve those defined outcomes. As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply. Essential - Significant experience leading engineering teams, with a proven track record of delivering and operating complex, business-critical systems across full software lifecycles. Essential - Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and modern DevOps practices. Hands-on experience is desirable; credible technical judgement is essential. Essential - Experience with enterprise technology stacks e.g. Java, Oracle, Salesforce, Python, and SAP. Ability to make sound architectural and platform decisions across a diverse estate. Essential - Strong communication skills; the ability to distil and communicate complex technical concepts, proposals, risks, and trade-offs to colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, including non-technical audiences. Essential - Experience managing multi-year technology programmes, including making the case for investment in modernisation and demonstrating value to governance boards. Essential - Proven ability to establish credibility with senior stakeholders where you lack direct authority, particularly in federated or matrix organisations. Experience working effectively alongside Architecture and Product functions. Essential - Ability to think strategically and translate product and business goals into actionable technical plans. Proven expertise in managing technical debt, platform risk, and modernisation alongside feature delivery. Desirable - Experience leading integration programmes across complex system landscapes, including API design, event-driven architectures, and data governance across organisational boundaries. Further Information What we offer A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes. A range of generous family-friendly policies paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies support for those going through the menopause paid time off and support for fertility treatment and more More details can be found on our benefits page: the URL could be found on the official site. We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process. We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. Our University Vision outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.
30/06/2026
Full time
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits and join us to become part of something special. Overview In this role, you will lead the engineering functions within IT Services, with particular accountability for the student records system and its associated platforms along with infrastructure teams. Reporting to the CTO, you will be accountable for the technical quality, reliability, and modernisation of systems. The portfolio includes the University's core student records system, enterprise systems (primarily SAP), integration services, web platforms, DevOps, Networks and Platforms. You'll work closely with Architecture and Product colleagues to translate product roadmaps into technically sound, well-engineered solutions, ensuring the development teams deliver to agreed standards and timelines. This role requires proven experience leading engineering teams through technology modernisation programmes, with strength in cloud-native architectures, software engineering practices and managing complex integrations being particularly key. The successful candidate will be joining during IT Services' transition to product-led delivery, meaning they will need to drive technical modernisation whilst adapting their teams to new ways of working with Product and Architecture functions. Main duties and responsibilities Define and communicate the Technology Vision for the development, integration, and operational technology estate, working closely with the CTO, Architecture, and Product teams. Own and deliver the technical roadmap that underpins product delivery across the University's digital services. Lead, manage and mentor the Heads of Enterprise Systems, Development, Networks and Platforms. Set the technical direction for these teams and ensure they have clarity of priorities, expected outcomes, and access to resources to achieve their goals. Drive the modernisation of the University's technology estate, including strategies for legacy system modernisation, adoption of cloud-native patterns as well as on-premise solutions where applicable and embedding modern software engineering practices across all teams. Work with Architecture to define and maintain technical standards, reference architectures, and technology governance. Ensure all development activity meets agreed standards for code quality, security, testing, and operational readiness. Work with Product to ensure technical feasibility and effort are well understood during roadmap planning and prioritisation. Provide credible technical input to product decisions and ensure delivery teams can execute against agreed plans. Establish and mature engineering practices across the development teams, improving deployment frequency, reliability, and time to value. Own the operational health of systems under the teams' responsibility, including working with Service and Infosec for incident response and service continuity. With Architecture, manage the integration landscape, ensuring reliable and well-governed data flows between student-facing systems, enterprise platforms, and third-party services. Define integration patterns and standards that support both current operations and future flexibility. Establish technology governance processes that balance delivery pace with university governance requirements, ensuring the CTO and relevant governance boards have appropriate visibility of technical debt, platform risks, and modernisation progress. Own the technical workforce strategy, including skills development, recruitment, and succession planning. Build a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and engineering excellence across the teams. Be a member of the IT Services Extended Leadership Team that works collectively to achieve strategic aims. Support Executive leaders in the delivery of strategy whilst working in partnership and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve those defined outcomes. As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply. Essential - Significant experience leading engineering teams, with a proven track record of delivering and operating complex, business-critical systems across full software lifecycles. Essential - Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and modern DevOps practices. Hands-on experience is desirable; credible technical judgement is essential. Essential - Experience with enterprise technology stacks e.g. Java, Oracle, Salesforce, Python, and SAP. Ability to make sound architectural and platform decisions across a diverse estate. Essential - Strong communication skills; the ability to distil and communicate complex technical concepts, proposals, risks, and trade-offs to colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, including non-technical audiences. Essential - Experience managing multi-year technology programmes, including making the case for investment in modernisation and demonstrating value to governance boards. Essential - Proven ability to establish credibility with senior stakeholders where you lack direct authority, particularly in federated or matrix organisations. Experience working effectively alongside Architecture and Product functions. Essential - Ability to think strategically and translate product and business goals into actionable technical plans. Proven expertise in managing technical debt, platform risk, and modernisation alongside feature delivery. Desirable - Experience leading integration programmes across complex system landscapes, including API design, event-driven architectures, and data governance across organisational boundaries. Further Information What we offer A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes. A range of generous family-friendly policies paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies support for those going through the menopause paid time off and support for fertility treatment and more More details can be found on our benefits page: the URL could be found on the official site. We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process. We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. Our University Vision outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.
Overview The IT Support Assistant plays a crucial role within both central IT Services and Faculty IT teams at the University of Sheffield. This position requires a good technical aptitude, problem solving skills, and competent communication abilities to deliver professional IT support to students and staff across the university. You will provide comprehensive technical support for a range of IT systems and services, diagnosing and resolving moderate to complex technical issues with minimal supervision. Working across campus locations, you'll apply your technical knowledge to address hardware, software, and network problems while contributing to the continuous improvement of IT services. This role offers excellent opportunities for career advancement in IT support. As a valued team member, you'll develop specialised technical skills while supporting the university's teaching, learning, and research activities through reliable and efficient IT services. Main duties and responsibilities Provide responsive IT support to students, staff and academics, resolving common technical issues and escalating more complex problems according to established procedures. Support the IT service desk and TechBar locations across central and faculty locations, delivering in person assistance with hardware, software, and systems. Process and manage IT support tickets using the university's service desk system (TOPdesk), ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates. Troubleshoot basic issues with Windows and macOS devices, peripherals, software applications, and network connectivity. Assist users with university specific systems including email, VPN, Wi Fi, printing services, and learning management platforms. Set up and configure equipment including computers, monitors, printers, and other peripherals. Maintain and contribute to IT knowledge bases and self help resources for common issues. Participate in IT induction sessions for new staff and students, providing guidance on university systems. Support the preparation and deployment of IT equipment for university events and the start of academic terms. Develop understanding of faculty specific IT requirements to provide tailored support across different academic areas. Gather user feedback to help improve IT services and identify recurring issues. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Essential: A Level, BTEC, or equivalent qualification in an IT related field, or 1 2 years of practical experience in IT support. Essential: Demonstrated knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems (Windows and macOS), and standard software applications. Essential: Experience troubleshooting and resolving common technical issues with hardware, software, and network connectivity. Essential: Working knowledge of IT security principles and data protection requirements. Essential: Experience using helpdesk or ticket management systems to track and resolve technical issues. Essential: Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues methodically. Essential: Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to users with varying levels of technical understanding. Essential: Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and work independently with minimal supervision. Essential: Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems quickly. Desirable: Technical certification such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft, or Apple certification. Desirable: Knowledge of basic networking concepts and troubleshooting. Desirable: Experience in an educational or higher education IT environment. Job Information Grade: 4 Line Manager: IT Team Leader What we offer A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development. Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to development with access to learning and mentoring schemes. A range of generous family friendly policies. Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies. Support for those going through the menopause. Paid time off and support for fertility treatment. and more.
28/06/2026
Full time
Overview The IT Support Assistant plays a crucial role within both central IT Services and Faculty IT teams at the University of Sheffield. This position requires a good technical aptitude, problem solving skills, and competent communication abilities to deliver professional IT support to students and staff across the university. You will provide comprehensive technical support for a range of IT systems and services, diagnosing and resolving moderate to complex technical issues with minimal supervision. Working across campus locations, you'll apply your technical knowledge to address hardware, software, and network problems while contributing to the continuous improvement of IT services. This role offers excellent opportunities for career advancement in IT support. As a valued team member, you'll develop specialised technical skills while supporting the university's teaching, learning, and research activities through reliable and efficient IT services. Main duties and responsibilities Provide responsive IT support to students, staff and academics, resolving common technical issues and escalating more complex problems according to established procedures. Support the IT service desk and TechBar locations across central and faculty locations, delivering in person assistance with hardware, software, and systems. Process and manage IT support tickets using the university's service desk system (TOPdesk), ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates. Troubleshoot basic issues with Windows and macOS devices, peripherals, software applications, and network connectivity. Assist users with university specific systems including email, VPN, Wi Fi, printing services, and learning management platforms. Set up and configure equipment including computers, monitors, printers, and other peripherals. Maintain and contribute to IT knowledge bases and self help resources for common issues. Participate in IT induction sessions for new staff and students, providing guidance on university systems. Support the preparation and deployment of IT equipment for university events and the start of academic terms. Develop understanding of faculty specific IT requirements to provide tailored support across different academic areas. Gather user feedback to help improve IT services and identify recurring issues. Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Essential: A Level, BTEC, or equivalent qualification in an IT related field, or 1 2 years of practical experience in IT support. Essential: Demonstrated knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems (Windows and macOS), and standard software applications. Essential: Experience troubleshooting and resolving common technical issues with hardware, software, and network connectivity. Essential: Working knowledge of IT security principles and data protection requirements. Essential: Experience using helpdesk or ticket management systems to track and resolve technical issues. Essential: Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues methodically. Essential: Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to users with varying levels of technical understanding. Essential: Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and work independently with minimal supervision. Essential: Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems quickly. Desirable: Technical certification such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft, or Apple certification. Desirable: Knowledge of basic networking concepts and troubleshooting. Desirable: Experience in an educational or higher education IT environment. Job Information Grade: 4 Line Manager: IT Team Leader What we offer A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development. Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to development with access to learning and mentoring schemes. A range of generous family friendly policies. Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies. Support for those going through the menopause. Paid time off and support for fertility treatment. and more.
Overview The Service Desk Analyst role is a customer focused IT role within an established Service Desk team. You will provide first line technical support to university students and staff via phone, self service portal, live chat and face to face TechBar service. Main duties include answering queries, diagnosing and solving problems and resolving technical issues related to hardware, software and general IT services. You will document support tickets, maintain accurate records, progress complex issues to the appropriate technical support team and keep current knowledge of university IT policies, procedures and technologies. You will demonstrate strong customer service, team working skills, interest in IT and superb communication. Main duties and responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for IT Services, handling queries via phone, live chat, self service tickets or face to face TechBar service. Provide 1st line support requests and issues, delivering a professional, courteous, rapid response, investigating thoroughly, diagnosing and resolving to meet SLAs or escalating where appropriate. Record all calls, enquiries and requests in the Service Desk tool, ensuring accurate documentation of investigative work. Assign more complex issues to relevant teams, ensuring all information is recorded, monitoring progress and keeping customers informed. Provide customer facing support for university computer accounts and ID cards, assisting visitors, staff and students. Produce accurate written processes, guides and communications to support customers, allowing them to follow instructions easily. Create and submit knowledge base articles and document new support procedures and processes for the team. Handle multi factor authentication (MFA) queries following existing security policies and procedures. Use remote desktop software (currently Bomgar) to provide remote assistance when supporting customers. Contribute to service development through suggestions and ideas for improvements. Maintain a network of contacts with other university IT support teams to ensure consistency and a joined up service. Contribute to a strong team culture by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and collaborating to create cohesive working methods. Make ethical decisions in the role, embedding the university sustainability strategy wherever possible. Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Education to A' Level or equivalent academic or vocational qualifications, or equivalence in relevant work experience in an IT customer service role or similar work environment. Essential Outstanding customer service skills, able to clearly explain technical concepts to colleagues and customers of varying skill levels. Essential A strong team player, supporting colleagues, communicating effectively to promote a positive team culture. Essential Excellent written skills to provide professional customer responses, accurate data input, document fixes and new procedures for the KnowledgeBase. Essential Patience and a diplomatic manner when dealing with customers from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds. Essential Proactive approach to problem solving, using initiative to find solutions to non standard queries. Essential Good understanding of computer operating systems (Windows, macOS) and desktop software (MS Office, web browsers), and interest in learning new technologies. Essential Excellent time management skills, prioritising and multitasking during busy times and remaining productive during less busy periods. Essential Good knowledge and understanding of Google Workspace for Education. Essential Good understanding of troubleshooting and connecting devices to networks. Essential Experience using an IT Service Management tool. Essential Working knowledge and understanding of IT Information Security fundamentals (e.g. MFA) and requirements within a large organisation. Essential Further Information Grade: 4 Salary: £25,249-£26,707 per annum, with potential to progress to £28,778 through sustained exceptional contribution. Work arrangement: Full time Line manager: Tom Richardson Website (for job details): Benefits A minimum of 38 days annual leave, including bank holidays and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development. Recognition awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to development with access to learning and mentoring schemes. A range of generous family friendly policies: Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies. Support for those going through menopause. Paid time off and support for fertility treatment. And more. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
28/06/2026
Full time
Overview The Service Desk Analyst role is a customer focused IT role within an established Service Desk team. You will provide first line technical support to university students and staff via phone, self service portal, live chat and face to face TechBar service. Main duties include answering queries, diagnosing and solving problems and resolving technical issues related to hardware, software and general IT services. You will document support tickets, maintain accurate records, progress complex issues to the appropriate technical support team and keep current knowledge of university IT policies, procedures and technologies. You will demonstrate strong customer service, team working skills, interest in IT and superb communication. Main duties and responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for IT Services, handling queries via phone, live chat, self service tickets or face to face TechBar service. Provide 1st line support requests and issues, delivering a professional, courteous, rapid response, investigating thoroughly, diagnosing and resolving to meet SLAs or escalating where appropriate. Record all calls, enquiries and requests in the Service Desk tool, ensuring accurate documentation of investigative work. Assign more complex issues to relevant teams, ensuring all information is recorded, monitoring progress and keeping customers informed. Provide customer facing support for university computer accounts and ID cards, assisting visitors, staff and students. Produce accurate written processes, guides and communications to support customers, allowing them to follow instructions easily. Create and submit knowledge base articles and document new support procedures and processes for the team. Handle multi factor authentication (MFA) queries following existing security policies and procedures. Use remote desktop software (currently Bomgar) to provide remote assistance when supporting customers. Contribute to service development through suggestions and ideas for improvements. Maintain a network of contacts with other university IT support teams to ensure consistency and a joined up service. Contribute to a strong team culture by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and collaborating to create cohesive working methods. Make ethical decisions in the role, embedding the university sustainability strategy wherever possible. Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post. Person Specification Education to A' Level or equivalent academic or vocational qualifications, or equivalence in relevant work experience in an IT customer service role or similar work environment. Essential Outstanding customer service skills, able to clearly explain technical concepts to colleagues and customers of varying skill levels. Essential A strong team player, supporting colleagues, communicating effectively to promote a positive team culture. Essential Excellent written skills to provide professional customer responses, accurate data input, document fixes and new procedures for the KnowledgeBase. Essential Patience and a diplomatic manner when dealing with customers from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds. Essential Proactive approach to problem solving, using initiative to find solutions to non standard queries. Essential Good understanding of computer operating systems (Windows, macOS) and desktop software (MS Office, web browsers), and interest in learning new technologies. Essential Excellent time management skills, prioritising and multitasking during busy times and remaining productive during less busy periods. Essential Good knowledge and understanding of Google Workspace for Education. Essential Good understanding of troubleshooting and connecting devices to networks. Essential Experience using an IT Service Management tool. Essential Working knowledge and understanding of IT Information Security fundamentals (e.g. MFA) and requirements within a large organisation. Essential Further Information Grade: 4 Salary: £25,249-£26,707 per annum, with potential to progress to £28,778 through sustained exceptional contribution. Work arrangement: Full time Line manager: Tom Richardson Website (for job details): Benefits A minimum of 38 days annual leave, including bank holidays and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development. Recognition awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to development with access to learning and mentoring schemes. A range of generous family friendly policies: Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies. Support for those going through menopause. Paid time off and support for fertility treatment. And more. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Diversity Dashboard in Sheffield is seeking a Service Desk Analyst to provide first-line technical support to university students and staff through various communication methods including phone and chat. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills, a proactive problem-solving approach, and familiarity with IT Service Management tools. Full-time role with generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
28/06/2026
Full time
Diversity Dashboard in Sheffield is seeking a Service Desk Analyst to provide first-line technical support to university students and staff through various communication methods including phone and chat. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills, a proactive problem-solving approach, and familiarity with IT Service Management tools. Full-time role with generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
Diversity Dashboard is looking for an IT Support Assistant to join the University of Sheffield's IT team. This role is vital for delivering professional IT support to students and staff, requiring strong problem-solving and communication skills. You will troubleshoot a range of technical issues, manage service desk tickets, and assist users with various IT systems while contributing to service improvements. The position offers generous benefits including 38 days annual leave and opportunities for flexible working.
28/06/2026
Full time
Diversity Dashboard is looking for an IT Support Assistant to join the University of Sheffield's IT team. This role is vital for delivering professional IT support to students and staff, requiring strong problem-solving and communication skills. You will troubleshoot a range of technical issues, manage service desk tickets, and assist users with various IT systems while contributing to service improvements. The position offers generous benefits including 38 days annual leave and opportunities for flexible working.
Creche Worker Multiple Locations across City Salary: £14.78 per hour Hours: 0 hour contract We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable Crèche Workers to join our Tertiary pool within the Community Learning and Development team. This rewarding role involves providing high-quality childcare in a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children attending community crèche sessions while their parents take part in ESOL class (English for Speakers of Other Languages). The creche worker will support children's wellbeing, learning and development through creative play and positive interaction while working closely with parents, carers and colleagues. All candidates will need to be able to join the PVG scheme as an essential requirement. Desired Skills and Qualities Enjoy working with children and families Have excellent communication and teamwork skills Can create a welcoming and inclusive environment Understand the importance of safeguarding and child wellbeing Are flexible, organised and able to use their initiative Have a positive attitude towards equality, diversity and inclusion Working Locations and Schedules Tynecastle Community Wing, Tynecastle High School - Tuesday lunchtimes, Thursday mornings West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre - Tuesday mornings, Thursday mornings Leith Community Centre - Monday mornings, Thursday mornings Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre - Monday mornings South Queensferry Community Centre - Tuesday mornings Please only apply if you are available during the day and in school terms. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities:
28/06/2026
Full time
Creche Worker Multiple Locations across City Salary: £14.78 per hour Hours: 0 hour contract We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable Crèche Workers to join our Tertiary pool within the Community Learning and Development team. This rewarding role involves providing high-quality childcare in a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children attending community crèche sessions while their parents take part in ESOL class (English for Speakers of Other Languages). The creche worker will support children's wellbeing, learning and development through creative play and positive interaction while working closely with parents, carers and colleagues. All candidates will need to be able to join the PVG scheme as an essential requirement. Desired Skills and Qualities Enjoy working with children and families Have excellent communication and teamwork skills Can create a welcoming and inclusive environment Understand the importance of safeguarding and child wellbeing Are flexible, organised and able to use their initiative Have a positive attitude towards equality, diversity and inclusion Working Locations and Schedules Tynecastle Community Wing, Tynecastle High School - Tuesday lunchtimes, Thursday mornings West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre - Tuesday mornings, Thursday mornings Leith Community Centre - Monday mornings, Thursday mornings Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre - Monday mornings South Queensferry Community Centre - Tuesday mornings Please only apply if you are available during the day and in school terms. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities:
Diversity Dashboard in Edinburgh is seeking enthusiastic Creche Workers to join their community learning team. As a Creche Worker, you will provide high-quality childcare, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children while their parents attend classes. The ideal candidates will enjoy working with families and will need to join the PVG scheme. Your responsibilities include supporting children's wellbeing and development through creative play and communication with caregivers. This role offers a chance to enrich the community and uphold the values of diversity and inclusion.
26/06/2026
Full time
Diversity Dashboard in Edinburgh is seeking enthusiastic Creche Workers to join their community learning team. As a Creche Worker, you will provide high-quality childcare, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children while their parents attend classes. The ideal candidates will enjoy working with families and will need to join the PVG scheme. Your responsibilities include supporting children's wellbeing and development through creative play and communication with caregivers. This role offers a chance to enrich the community and uphold the values of diversity and inclusion.
Overview At Data Connect, a Centre of Excellence within The University of Sheffield, we facilitate researcher access to vital health and social care data, directly contributing to research that enhances and saves lives. We are seeking a talented, strategic Delivery Lead to oversee the delivery of a portfolio of complex health data assets. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of academia and healthcare innovation, working closely with the Yorkshire and Humber Secure Data Environment (YHSDE) programme and specifically supporting the South Yorkshire Delivery Team. This role acts as the key bridge between Data Connect, the SY ICB, and the YHSDE; you will work across organisational boundaries to simplify complex data access and delivery processes. You will act as the key orchestrator for our team, translating researcher needs into actionable development plans, breaking down complex engineering and information governance requirements, and ensuring the seamless flow of our data pipelines. If you have experience leading multidisciplinary teams, thrive in dynamic and evolving environments, and want to be at the forefront of health data research, then we want to hear from you. Main Duties and Responsibilities The Delivery Lead is responsible for managing all active project and portfolio activity including: Portfolio & Product Delivery Oversee the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of complex health data assets, ensuring seamless progress from initial request to final output. Proactively identify project risks and resolve delivery bottlenecks by convening technical and governance experts. Manage team capacity and resource allocation across the active portfolio in collaboration with other Data Connect Project Managers. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary liaison for the YHSDE programme, ensuring South Yorkshire delivery is fully integrated with central functions through regular regional engagement (including travel to Leeds and York). Act as the primary interface between researchers, regional stakeholders, and the internal Data Connect technical teams. Create, foster and manage new relationships with NHS trusts and other Data owner organisations. Governance & Technical Process Standardisation Translate complex Information Governance (IG) frameworks and regional policies into actionable development tasks for the team. Translate complex research objectives into technical requirements, while effectively managing stakeholder expectations around technical or governance constraints. Lead the design and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to create a scalable, repeatable data request framework aligned with the central SDE team. Agile Team Leadership & Line Management Embed Agile practices (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) within the team to optimise output and meet delivery milestones. Provide formal line management and mentorship to direct reports, supporting their professional development and managing day-to-day performance. Strategic Contribution Use data-driven operational insights to contribute to the long term service design and evolution of Data Connect. The role will also require engagement with activities within the faculty of Health to share skills, knowledge and experience more widely to improve how we work together to meet the strategic objective of the University as a whole. Person Specification Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply. Proven capability to manage a complex portfolio using Agile planning techniques (sprints, stand ups and retrospectives), effectively balancing competing demands on team capacity against challenging deadlines. (Essential) Experience planning future delivery strategy and shaping the team, with the flexibility to pivot on agreed plans and fix things when they go wrong. Proven ability to show the strategic value of work to gain stakeholder buy in. (Essential) Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate with clarity when engaging with senior staff, clinical leads, and external data providers, effectively translating complex technical constraints and requirements into aligned project scopes. (Essential) Have an enabling, supportive, and collaborative leadership style, and foster a high performing team culture. (Essential) Ability to develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and streamlined workflows to improve service efficiency and user experience. (Essential) Proven ownership of risk management, with the ability to not only identify and track complex project risks, but actively mitigate and resolve them. Experience in navigating the intersection of technical delivery and information governance to safely clear blockers and ensure compliance. (Essential) Ability to stay ahead of changing national data policies and a willingness to keep upskilling. Experienced at building professional networks to bring fresh insights into the team's delivery strategy. (Essential) Experience of managing multidisciplinary technical teams (e.g., data engineers, developers) and a proven ability to continuously improve their working processes and output quality. (Essential) Experience working with Sensitive Data and experience of working within Trusted Research Environments (TREs) or Secure Data Environments (SDEs), with a strong grasp of UK health data standards and NHS data governance frameworks. (Desirable) Further Information Grade: 8 Salary: £48,822 - £58,225 per annum pro rata with the potential to progress to £65,509 through sustained exceptional contribution. Work arrangement: Full time Duration: FTC - 12 Months - Anticipated start August 2026 Line manager: Data Connect Operational Lead Direct reports: Data Scientist, Junior Data Scientist, Information Governance Manager, Data Manager Our website: Next Steps in the Recruitment Process It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in late July. This will consist of an interview, with a test to be sent out beforehand to present at the interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage approximately 2 weeks after the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact dph staffing . What We Offer Minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework. A range of generous family friendly policies Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies Access to menopause support in the workplace Paid time off and support for fertility treatment And more Criminal Record A basic DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role. Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates. Disability Confident Leader We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
21/06/2026
Full time
Overview At Data Connect, a Centre of Excellence within The University of Sheffield, we facilitate researcher access to vital health and social care data, directly contributing to research that enhances and saves lives. We are seeking a talented, strategic Delivery Lead to oversee the delivery of a portfolio of complex health data assets. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of academia and healthcare innovation, working closely with the Yorkshire and Humber Secure Data Environment (YHSDE) programme and specifically supporting the South Yorkshire Delivery Team. This role acts as the key bridge between Data Connect, the SY ICB, and the YHSDE; you will work across organisational boundaries to simplify complex data access and delivery processes. You will act as the key orchestrator for our team, translating researcher needs into actionable development plans, breaking down complex engineering and information governance requirements, and ensuring the seamless flow of our data pipelines. If you have experience leading multidisciplinary teams, thrive in dynamic and evolving environments, and want to be at the forefront of health data research, then we want to hear from you. Main Duties and Responsibilities The Delivery Lead is responsible for managing all active project and portfolio activity including: Portfolio & Product Delivery Oversee the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of complex health data assets, ensuring seamless progress from initial request to final output. Proactively identify project risks and resolve delivery bottlenecks by convening technical and governance experts. Manage team capacity and resource allocation across the active portfolio in collaboration with other Data Connect Project Managers. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary liaison for the YHSDE programme, ensuring South Yorkshire delivery is fully integrated with central functions through regular regional engagement (including travel to Leeds and York). Act as the primary interface between researchers, regional stakeholders, and the internal Data Connect technical teams. Create, foster and manage new relationships with NHS trusts and other Data owner organisations. Governance & Technical Process Standardisation Translate complex Information Governance (IG) frameworks and regional policies into actionable development tasks for the team. Translate complex research objectives into technical requirements, while effectively managing stakeholder expectations around technical or governance constraints. Lead the design and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to create a scalable, repeatable data request framework aligned with the central SDE team. Agile Team Leadership & Line Management Embed Agile practices (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) within the team to optimise output and meet delivery milestones. Provide formal line management and mentorship to direct reports, supporting their professional development and managing day-to-day performance. Strategic Contribution Use data-driven operational insights to contribute to the long term service design and evolution of Data Connect. The role will also require engagement with activities within the faculty of Health to share skills, knowledge and experience more widely to improve how we work together to meet the strategic objective of the University as a whole. Person Specification Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply. Proven capability to manage a complex portfolio using Agile planning techniques (sprints, stand ups and retrospectives), effectively balancing competing demands on team capacity against challenging deadlines. (Essential) Experience planning future delivery strategy and shaping the team, with the flexibility to pivot on agreed plans and fix things when they go wrong. Proven ability to show the strategic value of work to gain stakeholder buy in. (Essential) Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate with clarity when engaging with senior staff, clinical leads, and external data providers, effectively translating complex technical constraints and requirements into aligned project scopes. (Essential) Have an enabling, supportive, and collaborative leadership style, and foster a high performing team culture. (Essential) Ability to develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and streamlined workflows to improve service efficiency and user experience. (Essential) Proven ownership of risk management, with the ability to not only identify and track complex project risks, but actively mitigate and resolve them. Experience in navigating the intersection of technical delivery and information governance to safely clear blockers and ensure compliance. (Essential) Ability to stay ahead of changing national data policies and a willingness to keep upskilling. Experienced at building professional networks to bring fresh insights into the team's delivery strategy. (Essential) Experience of managing multidisciplinary technical teams (e.g., data engineers, developers) and a proven ability to continuously improve their working processes and output quality. (Essential) Experience working with Sensitive Data and experience of working within Trusted Research Environments (TREs) or Secure Data Environments (SDEs), with a strong grasp of UK health data standards and NHS data governance frameworks. (Desirable) Further Information Grade: 8 Salary: £48,822 - £58,225 per annum pro rata with the potential to progress to £65,509 through sustained exceptional contribution. Work arrangement: Full time Duration: FTC - 12 Months - Anticipated start August 2026 Line manager: Data Connect Operational Lead Direct reports: Data Scientist, Junior Data Scientist, Information Governance Manager, Data Manager Our website: Next Steps in the Recruitment Process It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in late July. This will consist of an interview, with a test to be sent out beforehand to present at the interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage approximately 2 weeks after the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact dph staffing . What We Offer Minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks). Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework. A range of generous family friendly policies Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies Access to menopause support in the workplace Paid time off and support for fertility treatment And more Criminal Record A basic DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role. Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates. Disability Confident Leader We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
The 11-18 (Secondary) QTS Programme - Computing at Bromley Schools' Collegiate prepares graduates to teach Computing in secondary schools. The programme combines structured training with two contrasting school placements, allowing trainees to apply theory in real classrooms and build professional teaching skills. Trainees will develop the subject knowledge and pedagogical skills needed to teach core Computing topics such as programming, algorithms, cybersecurity, digital literacy, and computational thinking. The course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with the option to also study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Course Structure Full-time study (September to July) Two school placements in contrasting secondary settings Placement 1: September to December Placement 2: January to July Ongoing mentor support and professional development Funding & Financial Support (2026-27) Government Bursary £29,000 for Computing Trainees may be eligible for a bursary if they hold a degree classification of 2:2 or above (including 1st, 2:1, 2:2, Master's or PhD). DfE Scholarship £31,000 for Computing Scholarships are awarded instead of bursaries and are aimed at high calibre applicants, typically with at least a 2:1 degree (or Master's/PhD) - though in exceptional circumstances a 2:2 may be considered. Scholarships include additional benefits such as subject specialist mentoring, professional body membership, specialist events, and ongoing professional development. Scholarship applications are made separately to the teacher training application and must be submitted to the relevant scholarship body. Further details are available via Get Into Teaching. Fees (for 2026-27) QTS only: £8,100 QTS with PGCE: £9,535 Entry Requirements Applicants must have: A degree with a minimum classification of 2:2 in Computing or a closely related subject GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C / 4 or above Candidates should also demonstrate subject knowledge, typically shown by: At least 50% of the undergraduate degree in Computing, OR A good A-level pass (grade B or above) in Computing with continued evidence of subject knowledge development Free GCSE equivalency tests are available after an offer is made and accepted if these qualifications are not already held. No prior school or classroom experience is required. Other Requirements Successful applicants will be subject to: Enhanced DBS (criminal records) check Health screening Professional reference checks Visa and Training Notes This is a full-time course only. Bromley Schools' Collegiate is not able to sponsor visas for this programme. How to Apply Applications can be made through the UK government's Find teacher training courses service. Visit the GOV.UK training search and enter "Computing", "Bromley Schools' Collegiate", and "11-18 (Secondary)" to view the official course listing and application links.
18/06/2026
Full time
The 11-18 (Secondary) QTS Programme - Computing at Bromley Schools' Collegiate prepares graduates to teach Computing in secondary schools. The programme combines structured training with two contrasting school placements, allowing trainees to apply theory in real classrooms and build professional teaching skills. Trainees will develop the subject knowledge and pedagogical skills needed to teach core Computing topics such as programming, algorithms, cybersecurity, digital literacy, and computational thinking. The course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with the option to also study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Course Structure Full-time study (September to July) Two school placements in contrasting secondary settings Placement 1: September to December Placement 2: January to July Ongoing mentor support and professional development Funding & Financial Support (2026-27) Government Bursary £29,000 for Computing Trainees may be eligible for a bursary if they hold a degree classification of 2:2 or above (including 1st, 2:1, 2:2, Master's or PhD). DfE Scholarship £31,000 for Computing Scholarships are awarded instead of bursaries and are aimed at high calibre applicants, typically with at least a 2:1 degree (or Master's/PhD) - though in exceptional circumstances a 2:2 may be considered. Scholarships include additional benefits such as subject specialist mentoring, professional body membership, specialist events, and ongoing professional development. Scholarship applications are made separately to the teacher training application and must be submitted to the relevant scholarship body. Further details are available via Get Into Teaching. Fees (for 2026-27) QTS only: £8,100 QTS with PGCE: £9,535 Entry Requirements Applicants must have: A degree with a minimum classification of 2:2 in Computing or a closely related subject GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C / 4 or above Candidates should also demonstrate subject knowledge, typically shown by: At least 50% of the undergraduate degree in Computing, OR A good A-level pass (grade B or above) in Computing with continued evidence of subject knowledge development Free GCSE equivalency tests are available after an offer is made and accepted if these qualifications are not already held. No prior school or classroom experience is required. Other Requirements Successful applicants will be subject to: Enhanced DBS (criminal records) check Health screening Professional reference checks Visa and Training Notes This is a full-time course only. Bromley Schools' Collegiate is not able to sponsor visas for this programme. How to Apply Applications can be made through the UK government's Find teacher training courses service. Visit the GOV.UK training search and enter "Computing", "Bromley Schools' Collegiate", and "11-18 (Secondary)" to view the official course listing and application links.