Location: | Oxfordshire |
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Salary: | £38,756 to £42,588 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 15th July 2024 |
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Closes: | 11th August 2024 |
Job Ref: | 11404 |
Harwell, Oxfordshire
Full time / Flexible hours considered
6-Months Fixed Term: October 2024 – April 2025
Reference: 11404
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit an experienced laboratory and people manager with significant leadership skills for a 6-month fixed term contract (October 2024 – April 2025). Your aim will be to manage the small Laboratory Services Team (five direct reports) to provide a broad range of scientific support for instrumentation, safety, and user programs within all laboratories, including the provision of offline laboratory access facilities.
Further responsibilities will include:
About You
You will have previous experience in laboratory management in a multi-disciplinary scientific environment and supervision/management of a team with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 11th August.
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