Durham University

The Role and Department The Centre for Advanced Instrumentation (CfAI) is a major research group in the Department of Physics at Durham University with approximately seventy staff and research students. Developing state-of-the-art instruments for use in astronomy, biophysics, remote sensing, fusion diagnostics and much more To undertake a world-leading programme of education and research with international impact, based on the development of novel instrumentation and cutting-edge technologies with applications across a range of strategically important scientific areas of benefit to modern society.The group is distributed across two physical locations: The Department of Physics located in Durham itself, with its world leading reputation in academic research. Secondly, there is a dedicated technology facility based at NETpark in nearby Sedgefield, providing access to advanced technical facilities for the assembly and test of complex instrumentation. CfAI has provided major instruments for many of the world's leading astronomical facilities including the James Webb Space Telescope, William Herschel Telescope, Gemini Telescopes, Southern African Large Telescope and the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. Major current ground-based instrumentation projects in CfAI include HARMONI and MOSAIC, the first-light spectrograph and multi-object spectrograph for the upcoming 40m diameter ). This will be the world's largest optical telescope, enabling observations of the faintest and most distant objects in the Universe in unparalleled detail. Adaptive Optics (AO) is a technology that provides high-speed optical correction for image distortions caused by the atmosphere and telescope itself . The Role CfAI is seeking a systems engineer with proven systems engineering experience as an accomplished, practicing Systems/Project Engineer to work on an opto-mechanical ground-based instrumentation project for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). In addition to being an accomplished design engineer in a primary engineering discipline (optical, mechanical, electronics, control, and/or software engineering), you will have proven experience of leading an international multidisciplinary engineering team. Typically, our projects involve international consortia, mainly based in Europe, and some level of domestic and international travel should be anticipated. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be a key player and will be part of the project management team. You will be responsible for the requirements engineering, the overall system architecture, the coordination of assembly, integration, verification, installation, commissioning, and delivery of our astronomical and scientific products. Working as a senior member of the team, you will have the freedom to define, control and execute your own work plan without the need to be supervised and you will have many opportunities to innovate and develop new technical solutions, with considerable scope to be creative. The preferred location for this role is at our Lower Mountjoy facility situated in Durham.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role. If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on . Job Description - Technical Architect (Solutions Design) Job Number: Computing and Information Services - Open Ended/Permanent, Full Time. Closing Date 12-Feb-2026, 11:59:00 PM Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable. The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page. The Role and the Department Computing and Information Services (CIS) is the central IT support service for Durham University. CIS works with departments across the university to provide academic, teaching and administrative services that underpin the day to day activities of the whole organisation. Details of the Digital Strategy and ongoing work can be found in our Digital Strategy. CIS is a friendly, but demanding department, where much is expected and can be achieved by competent, self motivated individuals who demonstrate team work ability. The department works in a hybrid (remote and on site) capacity with on site attendance being required as and when the demands of the business require. This role is within the Infrastructure section; which has responsibility for Data Storage, Servers, Cloud, Virtualisation, Operating Systems, Networking, End User Compute and Physical Datacentres within CIS. The successful candidate will be responsible for design, configuration and support of new solutions and existing services across these technical areas. To be successful in this role you should have experience of designing, implementing and supporting enterprise level IT services and solutions and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. You should have demonstrable evidence of leading technical projects at an enterprise scale. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage: Boldon House - Durham University. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: You'll receive 30 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year. We offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS). No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have ample parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. You can also take advantage of our cost effective and environmentally friendly Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, allowing you to lease a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with savings on tax and National Insurance. We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities. We provide wide ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24 7 Employee Assistance Programme. Our on site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5 16. Our family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers). We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community. You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions. Various salary sacrifice schemes are also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits. If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs, and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under represented in our workforce including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. Person Specification - What you need to demonstrate when you apply When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criterion has an asterisk next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Qualifications / Experience Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience). Professional practitioner with specialist knowledge and expertise to influence service delivery and activities within the organisation. Experience of participating in networks to share and discuss good practice and develop strong and productive working relationships. Experience of delivering and developing specialist IT service provision. Experience of delivering major infrastructure projects involving multi agency working within an educational, commercial or industrial environment. Experience of providing specialist advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues. Experience of implementing policies and procedures and supporting service improvements. Skills / Abilities / Knowledge Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally. Strong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including a wide range of software solutions, operating systems, networking, database and data transfer protocols. Experience of designing and implementing complex IT solutions in an enterprise organisation. Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition. Professional knowledge and experience of compliance and regulations. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions. Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues and compliance. . click apply for full job details

An esteemed educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Architect to join its Computing and Information Services. The role involves designing and implementing enterprise-level IT services, with a focus on collaboration within a hybrid working environment. Applicants should have strong communication skills, relevant experience, and a commitment to professional development. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including generous leave and professional growth opportunities.

Job Title: Undergraduate Admissions Coordinator Department: Recruitment & Admissions Grade: Grade 5 Salary range: £24,285 - £27,131 per annum Working arrangements: Generally Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, with some evening and weekend work. Recruitment & Admissions staff are currently hybrid working, and from 3 October staff will normally work on-site for a minimum of two days per week (40% of contracted hours), Monday - Friday. Closing date: 3rd October 2022 The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here The Role and the Department The Admissions Coordinator supports a professional, knowledgeable, effective and efficient admissions service delivering the University's strategic aims and targets and ensuring that University and external regulations and policies are adhered to. The post involves processing applications with a focus on certain departments and/or applicants, applying judgement to independently make criteria-based decisions. The post will take a lead within the admissions team on an area of work, identifying opportunities to make improvements where possible and then promoting these ideas to others. It also involves providing information, advice and guidance and developing positive working relationships with other staff within Recruitment and Admissions, across the wider University, and beyond. A commitment to maximising personal and team effectiveness and the principles of equality and diversity is essential. Occasional weekend/evening working will be required. This is to attend external events and assist with tasks such as open days and undergraduate confirmation. Due to the operational needs of the Office, annual leave is not permitted between the receipt of A level results and the 31st August each year, and the number of staff permitted to be on annual leave during September and other peak periods is restricted. Recruitment and Admissions Services Based in the Global Division, Recruitment and Admissions Services brings together a number of teams providing services in events, enquiry management, CRM, data analysis and forecasting, projects and compliance and admissions. It provides an essential service to the University in ensuring its financial sustainability and in delivering student number growth and increasing diversity in line with strategic aims and targets. We are the public face of the University in UK schools and colleges, through our contact with prospects, enquirers and applicants across the world and through our events programme. The team includes a range of professionals from a number of specialisms including administrators, decision makers, data analysts and forecasters, IT specialists, designers and marketers, events managers and recruiters. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: • 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year. • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme. • On site nursery is available and children's clubs in the summer holidays. • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers). • There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities. • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community • Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions. • We offer generous pension schemes. Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criteria has an asterix next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria 1. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally. 2. Strong digital competence with demonstrable skills in using core digital tools including internet, email, digital communication tools, and Microsoft 365 applications. 3. Five GCSE's at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent experience). 4. Evidence of personal development to maintain skills. 5. Post-16 qualification or equivalent experience. 6. Relevant administrative experience in a busy, data driven, office environment. 7. Demonstrable ability to proactively work with team members to ensure the delivery of high quality services. 8. Demonstrable ability to provide advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues. 9. Experience of working on the front line with service delivery, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality. 10. Ability to solve problems as part of a team and resolve issues, plan solutions and make pragmatic decisions. 11. Ability to effectively network and exchange advice and information for development purposes. 12. Experience of working with complex administrative processes and requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 13. Ability to make criteria-based decisions and to think critically with sound judgement. Desirable Criteria 1. A good understanding of the student experience provided at Durham University 2. Knowledge and experience of Higher Education admissions processes, including making decisions on applications. How to apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points during the process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails What you are required to submit: • A CV..... click apply for full job details