Analytical Chemist - Cheshire CY Partners are recruiting for an Analytical Chemist to join a manufactuer of speciality Chemicals in Cheshire. This will be a varied role, being responsible for the testing of raw materials, in-process samples and final QC approval of goods alongside assisting with the development of analytical methods & processes. This position would be well suited to a Chemist knowledgeable in using Gas Chromatography techniques (GC, GC-MS, GC-FID etc.) and with previous experience in Quality Control or an Analytical laboratory. Role Responsibilities: Analysis of raw materials & finished goods using various wet chemistry methods and GC. Liaising with customers regarding analytical testing and results Assisting with the development of analytical methods and processes Developing, validating and implementing new test methods for raw materials and bulk products Role Requirements: A BSc, MSc or MChem in either Chemistry or a related subject Experience working in a Quality Control or analytical laboratory Proven experience using Gas Chromatography techniques (GC, GC-MS, GC-FID) Keen eye for Quality and Accuracy.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Analytical Chemist - Cheshire CY Partners are recruiting for an Analytical Chemist to join a manufactuer of speciality Chemicals in Cheshire. This will be a varied role, being responsible for the testing of raw materials, in-process samples and final QC approval of goods alongside assisting with the development of analytical methods & processes. This position would be well suited to a Chemist knowledgeable in using Gas Chromatography techniques (GC, GC-MS, GC-FID etc.) and with previous experience in Quality Control or an Analytical laboratory. Role Responsibilities: Analysis of raw materials & finished goods using various wet chemistry methods and GC. Liaising with customers regarding analytical testing and results Assisting with the development of analytical methods and processes Developing, validating and implementing new test methods for raw materials and bulk products Role Requirements: A BSc, MSc or MChem in either Chemistry or a related subject Experience working in a Quality Control or analytical laboratory Proven experience using Gas Chromatography techniques (GC, GC-MS, GC-FID) Keen eye for Quality and Accuracy.
Science Teacher (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) Excell Supply are looking for you! We are seeking a Science Teacher based in or around Warrington, who can fit in with an energetic, fun and dedicated team. Whether you specialise in Biology, Physics or Chemistry. This is a Permanent position with an immediate start date for the successful candidate click apply for full job details
Mar 29, 2024
Contractor
Science Teacher (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) Excell Supply are looking for you! We are seeking a Science Teacher based in or around Warrington, who can fit in with an energetic, fun and dedicated team. Whether you specialise in Biology, Physics or Chemistry. This is a Permanent position with an immediate start date for the successful candidate click apply for full job details
We wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic full-time teacher of Science for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. École Jeannine Manuel is an English/French bilingual school, situated in Bloomsbury, whose mission is to promote international understanding through a bilingual education. The school is a leader in pedagogical innovation, and is committed to the continuous professional development of its staff. Please note that this is an English speaking role. The successful candidate will be a specialist in Chemistry, teaching the subject up to KS5, and will also be able to teach all 3 sciences up to KS4. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, creative and collaborative department. We are looking to appoint an inspiring classroom teacher with excellent subject knowledge. Fostering an enjoyment of the subject through extra-curricular enrichment is of central importance to our work and we welcome applications from teachers who share this ethos. At KS5 our students sit either the International Baccalaureate (IB) or the French International Baccalaureate (BFI). We have high academic expectations and our students achieve excellent results in external exams. While prior experience of teaching any of the above courses would be welcome, commitment, initiative and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching Science across all key stages are the primary characteristics we are seeking. Applicants currently working within the UK education system or those teaching in the international school sector might be equally suited to this post. In addition to competitive salaries and pay progression, Ecole Jeannine Manuel UK offers a generous benefits package which includes: Access to extensive professional development opportunities Access to a Private Medical Insurance (80% cost cover by the School) Generous pension schemes Free Income Protection and Life Cover Travel Card Loan Access to Gym Membership (the School cover 80% of the Gym Membership) Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme Bursaries are available for the children of teachers employed by the School. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All personal data will be processed for its intended purpose only, and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, and the GDPR. For more information about the School's Privacy Policy, please click here. Charity No: .
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
We wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic full-time teacher of Science for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. École Jeannine Manuel is an English/French bilingual school, situated in Bloomsbury, whose mission is to promote international understanding through a bilingual education. The school is a leader in pedagogical innovation, and is committed to the continuous professional development of its staff. Please note that this is an English speaking role. The successful candidate will be a specialist in Chemistry, teaching the subject up to KS5, and will also be able to teach all 3 sciences up to KS4. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, creative and collaborative department. We are looking to appoint an inspiring classroom teacher with excellent subject knowledge. Fostering an enjoyment of the subject through extra-curricular enrichment is of central importance to our work and we welcome applications from teachers who share this ethos. At KS5 our students sit either the International Baccalaureate (IB) or the French International Baccalaureate (BFI). We have high academic expectations and our students achieve excellent results in external exams. While prior experience of teaching any of the above courses would be welcome, commitment, initiative and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching Science across all key stages are the primary characteristics we are seeking. Applicants currently working within the UK education system or those teaching in the international school sector might be equally suited to this post. In addition to competitive salaries and pay progression, Ecole Jeannine Manuel UK offers a generous benefits package which includes: Access to extensive professional development opportunities Access to a Private Medical Insurance (80% cost cover by the School) Generous pension schemes Free Income Protection and Life Cover Travel Card Loan Access to Gym Membership (the School cover 80% of the Gym Membership) Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme Bursaries are available for the children of teachers employed by the School. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All personal data will be processed for its intended purpose only, and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, and the GDPR. For more information about the School's Privacy Policy, please click here. Charity No: .
Murray McIntosh is delighted to have partnered with Company Chemists' Association, the trade association for large pharmacy operators in England, Scotland and Wales. They are searching for a dynamic policy professional to join them in their vision that everyone, everywhere, can benefit from world class healthcare and wellbeing services provided by their community pharmacy. In a newly created function, this role will lead their medicine supply programme, looking holistically at existing legislation and systems, as well as the influence on future demands across the supply chain in accordance with net zero. Key responsibilities will include: Effectively managing the production and use of CCA policy positions and associated programmes of work for the benefit of its members. Representing and expressing the position of the CCA at various events, meetings and on external working groups or committees. Working alongside the Chairs of CCA working groups, ensuring that plans and activities deliver to the overall company business plan. Proactively establishing and managing effective relationships with external stakeholders. Requirements include: Solid understanding in policy development, with experience in supply chain management Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels Ability to understand and influence highly complex systems and situations to further a specific purpose. Ability to manage multiple programmes of work and associated deadlines. Desirable: Experience working within a healthcare setting, being able to understand and explain current systems, policies and processes across Britain Company Chemists' Association operate on a fully remote model, with quarterly team meetings in London. Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunity agency on behalf of its clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Murray McIntosh is delighted to have partnered with Company Chemists' Association, the trade association for large pharmacy operators in England, Scotland and Wales. They are searching for a dynamic policy professional to join them in their vision that everyone, everywhere, can benefit from world class healthcare and wellbeing services provided by their community pharmacy. In a newly created function, this role will lead their medicine supply programme, looking holistically at existing legislation and systems, as well as the influence on future demands across the supply chain in accordance with net zero. Key responsibilities will include: Effectively managing the production and use of CCA policy positions and associated programmes of work for the benefit of its members. Representing and expressing the position of the CCA at various events, meetings and on external working groups or committees. Working alongside the Chairs of CCA working groups, ensuring that plans and activities deliver to the overall company business plan. Proactively establishing and managing effective relationships with external stakeholders. Requirements include: Solid understanding in policy development, with experience in supply chain management Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels Ability to understand and influence highly complex systems and situations to further a specific purpose. Ability to manage multiple programmes of work and associated deadlines. Desirable: Experience working within a healthcare setting, being able to understand and explain current systems, policies and processes across Britain Company Chemists' Association operate on a fully remote model, with quarterly team meetings in London. Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunity agency on behalf of its clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
Assistant Editor, Resources Location: Cambridge or London Salary: £28,409 - £31,567 per annum plus benefits Position: Type Temporary Full-Time Closing Date: 27/03/2024 The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Editor to join on a 12-month temporary basis. At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate.Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge or London office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. The role As Assistant Editor, you will work with the Commissioning Editors to plan and deliver high quality online content to fill gaps in our current bank of teaching resources, reflecting the needs and expectations of our key audiences. This includes commissioning and editing content, and coordinating with freelance authors, editors, and partner organisations. This role will contribute to our 'Chemistry for all' work, which focuses on supporting teachers in schools in areas of high socio-economic deprivation. Research shows that students in these schools are more likely to have lower literacy and numeracy levels and this role will have a particular focus on resources that support the teaching of literacy and numeracy in chemistry.In this role it is expected that you will attend the office on ad-hoc basis. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application. What we are looking for: • Proven experience of preparing resources for teachers and learners.• Excellent written communication skills.• Demonstrable time management skills and experience of meeting deadlines with relatively little supervision.• An understanding of the needs of teachers and education systems in the UK and Ireland.• A degree-level qualification.• A full job description is available here.• If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the job description. About the RSC A not-for-profit organisation with a heritage that spans 180 years, the RSC has an ambitious international vision for the future. We invest in educating future generations of scientists. We raise and maintain standards. We partner with industry and academia, promoting collaboration and innovation. We advise governments on policy, and we promote the talent, information and ideas that lead to great advances in science.Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact us. Apply for this job online. You may also have experience in the following: Assistant Editor, Editorial Support, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Content Management, Editorial Process, Writing and Editing, Digital Publishing, Multimedia Content, Editorial Standards, Feedback Implementation, resources editor etc REF-
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Assistant Editor, Resources Location: Cambridge or London Salary: £28,409 - £31,567 per annum plus benefits Position: Type Temporary Full-Time Closing Date: 27/03/2024 The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Editor to join on a 12-month temporary basis. At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate.Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge or London office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. The role As Assistant Editor, you will work with the Commissioning Editors to plan and deliver high quality online content to fill gaps in our current bank of teaching resources, reflecting the needs and expectations of our key audiences. This includes commissioning and editing content, and coordinating with freelance authors, editors, and partner organisations. This role will contribute to our 'Chemistry for all' work, which focuses on supporting teachers in schools in areas of high socio-economic deprivation. Research shows that students in these schools are more likely to have lower literacy and numeracy levels and this role will have a particular focus on resources that support the teaching of literacy and numeracy in chemistry.In this role it is expected that you will attend the office on ad-hoc basis. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application. What we are looking for: • Proven experience of preparing resources for teachers and learners.• Excellent written communication skills.• Demonstrable time management skills and experience of meeting deadlines with relatively little supervision.• An understanding of the needs of teachers and education systems in the UK and Ireland.• A degree-level qualification.• A full job description is available here.• If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the job description. About the RSC A not-for-profit organisation with a heritage that spans 180 years, the RSC has an ambitious international vision for the future. We invest in educating future generations of scientists. We raise and maintain standards. We partner with industry and academia, promoting collaboration and innovation. We advise governments on policy, and we promote the talent, information and ideas that lead to great advances in science.Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact us. Apply for this job online. You may also have experience in the following: Assistant Editor, Editorial Support, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Content Management, Editorial Process, Writing and Editing, Digital Publishing, Multimedia Content, Editorial Standards, Feedback Implementation, resources editor etc REF-
PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A LONG TERM TEMPORARY CONTRACT WITH MANPOWER Job Purpose / Overview Support the Pre-Operations team in the development of the Operational Documentation required for an Operational HPC. The Documentation Project Coordinator will provide control and management in the storage of operational documentation, as it is written, and through all stages of the documents lifecycle. The role is based within the Operational Capability programme, part of Pre-Operations function, which is a part of the HPC project. The role of the Pre-Operations function is to ensure that the future operating organisation, including people, working arrangements, equipment, facilities and documents are ready for when Hinkley Point C starts generating electricity. The Pre-Operations function is split into four different areas at present, led by a Programme Manager. These programmes are - Operate the Plant (i.e. control room operations, plant operating instructions) Asset management (i.e. engineering, maintenance, work management) Technical and Safety (i.e. chemistry, environment, radiological protection) Operational Capability (i.e. training development, resources) Principal Accountabilities Collect and record accurate, meaningful metadata for Operational Documentation Upload documents to the company's EDRMS, with the correct access settings and metadata captured Manage access to documents in the company's asset management system Ensure the schedule of document production is maintained and accurate Support in the co-ordination of the document management workflows Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of Document Management Knowledge of Records Management Knowledge of Error reduction techniques Ability to work as a self-motivated and proactive individual Desirable Knowledge of Database Administration Knowledge of Information Security Classification Knowledge of Information Security Management Knowledge of Management Systems Qualifications & Experience Essential GCSE/National Qualification standards (or equivalent), qualifications that include "c" and above grade passes in English and Mathematics will have an advantage. Experience using human performance error prevention tools. Experience of document and record management Desirable Experience of Database Administration Experience of working within a Management System Experience of working within a project organisation An awareness of technical French and conversational level of spoken French language Key Competencies Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and IT skills A proactive analytical thinker with an ability to work with minimal supervision and on their own initiative Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Mar 28, 2024
Seasonal
PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A LONG TERM TEMPORARY CONTRACT WITH MANPOWER Job Purpose / Overview Support the Pre-Operations team in the development of the Operational Documentation required for an Operational HPC. The Documentation Project Coordinator will provide control and management in the storage of operational documentation, as it is written, and through all stages of the documents lifecycle. The role is based within the Operational Capability programme, part of Pre-Operations function, which is a part of the HPC project. The role of the Pre-Operations function is to ensure that the future operating organisation, including people, working arrangements, equipment, facilities and documents are ready for when Hinkley Point C starts generating electricity. The Pre-Operations function is split into four different areas at present, led by a Programme Manager. These programmes are - Operate the Plant (i.e. control room operations, plant operating instructions) Asset management (i.e. engineering, maintenance, work management) Technical and Safety (i.e. chemistry, environment, radiological protection) Operational Capability (i.e. training development, resources) Principal Accountabilities Collect and record accurate, meaningful metadata for Operational Documentation Upload documents to the company's EDRMS, with the correct access settings and metadata captured Manage access to documents in the company's asset management system Ensure the schedule of document production is maintained and accurate Support in the co-ordination of the document management workflows Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of Document Management Knowledge of Records Management Knowledge of Error reduction techniques Ability to work as a self-motivated and proactive individual Desirable Knowledge of Database Administration Knowledge of Information Security Classification Knowledge of Information Security Management Knowledge of Management Systems Qualifications & Experience Essential GCSE/National Qualification standards (or equivalent), qualifications that include "c" and above grade passes in English and Mathematics will have an advantage. Experience using human performance error prevention tools. Experience of document and record management Desirable Experience of Database Administration Experience of working within a Management System Experience of working within a project organisation An awareness of technical French and conversational level of spoken French language Key Competencies Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and IT skills A proactive analytical thinker with an ability to work with minimal supervision and on their own initiative Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Hazardous Materials Coordinator 56013 12 month initial contract Division: HR & Corporate Services Rate: £23.18/hr Umbrella (inside IR35) Dunton, Basildon (hybrid working) Position Description: You will be supporting the delivery of a Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene Service to agreed customer objectives and to the required internal standards, policies and compliance with regional and local legislation. Skills Required: Life Science (degree in this would be desirable) Proficiency in IT. Skills Preferred: Background in Toxicology, Biology, Chemistry or Industrial Hygiene Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
Hazardous Materials Coordinator 56013 12 month initial contract Division: HR & Corporate Services Rate: £23.18/hr Umbrella (inside IR35) Dunton, Basildon (hybrid working) Position Description: You will be supporting the delivery of a Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene Service to agreed customer objectives and to the required internal standards, policies and compliance with regional and local legislation. Skills Required: Life Science (degree in this would be desirable) Proficiency in IT. Skills Preferred: Background in Toxicology, Biology, Chemistry or Industrial Hygiene Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
About Valence Labs Valence Labs is a research and productization engine within Recursion dedicated to advancing the frontier of AI in drug discovery. Combining the intellectual freedom of academia with the resources and stability of industry, we develop novel AI technologies to spearhead a fundamental shift in the way we discover and develop treatments for complex disease. Our research is driven by optimism, purpose, and a shared vision for a healthier tomorrow. We publish in top journals and conferences, are deeply committed to open-science and open-source, and maintain some of the largest and most active research communities in our industry. Our team is headquartered in Montreal, where we share close connections with Mila, the world's largest deep learning research institute. About the role We're seeking an experienced Research Engineer to shape and lead the development of software and AI systems that will help in our mission of decoding biology to radically improve lives. We're looking for individuals with strong engineering skills, including expertise in designing, implementing, improving, and deploying distributed machine learning systems at significant scale. In addition, we highly value proficiency with state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms and exceptional problem solving skills. In this role, you will: Support Valence Labs' research agenda across ML for drug discovery. Engage with and contribute to open-source libraries developed by Valence and the research community. Create and improve novel ML methods that will accelerate drug discovery. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of dry and wet lab scientists to inform and improve our models and systems. Effectively present and communicate research findings through talks, blog posts, publications, and conferences. Requirements: PhD or equivalent practical experience in a technical field. Strong programming skills and understanding of modern software development practices, especially in Python. Proven track record in machine learning, including designing new architectures, hands-on experimentation, analysis, visualization, and model deployment. Demonstrated capability to understand and summarize scientific content and implement deep learning models based on descriptions from publications. Strong knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and statistics. 4+ years of experience using ML and scientific computing frameworks. Passion for applying ML research to real-world problems. Nice to have: Experience in building and deploying high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms. Authorship of publications in peer-reviewed conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or similar). Contribution to high-visibility ML codebases. Scientific knowledge of biology, chemistry, or physics along with previous experience working in a scientific environment across disciplines. At Valence Labs, we foster an inclusive and diverse work environment. Join our multidisciplinary team of passionate researchers, eager to push the boundaries of ML research and contribute to technology that will transform drug discovery and human health.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
About Valence Labs Valence Labs is a research and productization engine within Recursion dedicated to advancing the frontier of AI in drug discovery. Combining the intellectual freedom of academia with the resources and stability of industry, we develop novel AI technologies to spearhead a fundamental shift in the way we discover and develop treatments for complex disease. Our research is driven by optimism, purpose, and a shared vision for a healthier tomorrow. We publish in top journals and conferences, are deeply committed to open-science and open-source, and maintain some of the largest and most active research communities in our industry. Our team is headquartered in Montreal, where we share close connections with Mila, the world's largest deep learning research institute. About the role We're seeking an experienced Research Engineer to shape and lead the development of software and AI systems that will help in our mission of decoding biology to radically improve lives. We're looking for individuals with strong engineering skills, including expertise in designing, implementing, improving, and deploying distributed machine learning systems at significant scale. In addition, we highly value proficiency with state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms and exceptional problem solving skills. In this role, you will: Support Valence Labs' research agenda across ML for drug discovery. Engage with and contribute to open-source libraries developed by Valence and the research community. Create and improve novel ML methods that will accelerate drug discovery. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of dry and wet lab scientists to inform and improve our models and systems. Effectively present and communicate research findings through talks, blog posts, publications, and conferences. Requirements: PhD or equivalent practical experience in a technical field. Strong programming skills and understanding of modern software development practices, especially in Python. Proven track record in machine learning, including designing new architectures, hands-on experimentation, analysis, visualization, and model deployment. Demonstrated capability to understand and summarize scientific content and implement deep learning models based on descriptions from publications. Strong knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and statistics. 4+ years of experience using ML and scientific computing frameworks. Passion for applying ML research to real-world problems. Nice to have: Experience in building and deploying high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms. Authorship of publications in peer-reviewed conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or similar). Contribution to high-visibility ML codebases. Scientific knowledge of biology, chemistry, or physics along with previous experience working in a scientific environment across disciplines. At Valence Labs, we foster an inclusive and diverse work environment. Join our multidisciplinary team of passionate researchers, eager to push the boundaries of ML research and contribute to technology that will transform drug discovery and human health.
Opportunity for talented and driven chemistry or forensic science graduates to join a leading international group on its technical sales graduate scheme. Why you should apply: - Structured Training & Personal Development: Over a two-year period, you'll receive extensive and varied training across the business. Expert mentors will guide you through a personal development plan, giving you structured career progression. Attractive Remuneration Package: You'll start on 25,800, progressing to 26,900 after six months, 27,950 after one year, and 29,500 after two years! Technology & Innovation: The business has a well-deserved reputation for advanced technical innovations; you'll work with and learn from world-leading scientists, engineers, and commercial specialists. Great Culture: You'll enjoy a friendly, meritocratic culture with an organisation that has an excellent reputation for internal team development and low turnover rates. What you'll be doing as a graduate scientist: - In your first year, you will undertake intensive training on the company's products and technologies at the headquarters; this will include: - Gaining knowledge and experience across the entire product portfolio. Working as part of the sales support team to provide pre-sales support to new and potential customers. Undertaking regular customer outreach activities to build and maintain customer relationships, gather feedback, and prospecting to identify new business opportunities. In your second year, you will undergo more detailed training on the product range. You will also have the opportunity to focus in more detail on different elements of the technical sales process, which will be driven by your development and progress during the first phase of training. What you'll need to apply for this graduate scientist position: - A relevant scientific degree in chemistry, forensic science or closely related. Hands-on laboratory experience would be advantageous but is not essential. This could be gained either during lab work as a student (e.g., work experience, final year project, placement year, etc.) or in post-graduate employment. Excellent communication skills and the desire to work with customers. About the hiring company: - The hiring company is a global organisation with four international subsidiaries. Its culture is friendly, and it enjoys very low staff turnover rates. The business has gained an enviable reputation for being a stable, considerate employer with excellent career development opportunities. What you'll receive as a graduate scientist: - Salary: 25,800, progressing to 26,900 after six months, 27,950 after one year, and 29,500 after two years! Benefits: Amazing holidays up to 44 days; by working additional hours, you can secure an extra day's holiday per month under a flexitime scheme! A company pension scheme and a cash healthcare plan for routine healthcare, such as optical, dental, physiotherapy, wellbeing, and counselling services. Cash and discount rewards scheme, complimentary refreshments, and fruit on site. Salary sacrifice scheme including an electric vehicle scheme, a cycle-to-work scheme, and free on-site parking, including EV chargers. How to apply: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity for chemistry or forensic science graduates, please click apply below. If you would like more details before applying, please contact the office and quote reference BBBH4369SPet Science Graduate. By clicking Apply you accept our privacy policy (see the link below or visit the footer of our website) and give permission for Sigma to contact you via email, phone & SMS regarding this job, other jobs and general recruitment services. Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Opportunity for talented and driven chemistry or forensic science graduates to join a leading international group on its technical sales graduate scheme. Why you should apply: - Structured Training & Personal Development: Over a two-year period, you'll receive extensive and varied training across the business. Expert mentors will guide you through a personal development plan, giving you structured career progression. Attractive Remuneration Package: You'll start on 25,800, progressing to 26,900 after six months, 27,950 after one year, and 29,500 after two years! Technology & Innovation: The business has a well-deserved reputation for advanced technical innovations; you'll work with and learn from world-leading scientists, engineers, and commercial specialists. Great Culture: You'll enjoy a friendly, meritocratic culture with an organisation that has an excellent reputation for internal team development and low turnover rates. What you'll be doing as a graduate scientist: - In your first year, you will undertake intensive training on the company's products and technologies at the headquarters; this will include: - Gaining knowledge and experience across the entire product portfolio. Working as part of the sales support team to provide pre-sales support to new and potential customers. Undertaking regular customer outreach activities to build and maintain customer relationships, gather feedback, and prospecting to identify new business opportunities. In your second year, you will undergo more detailed training on the product range. You will also have the opportunity to focus in more detail on different elements of the technical sales process, which will be driven by your development and progress during the first phase of training. What you'll need to apply for this graduate scientist position: - A relevant scientific degree in chemistry, forensic science or closely related. Hands-on laboratory experience would be advantageous but is not essential. This could be gained either during lab work as a student (e.g., work experience, final year project, placement year, etc.) or in post-graduate employment. Excellent communication skills and the desire to work with customers. About the hiring company: - The hiring company is a global organisation with four international subsidiaries. Its culture is friendly, and it enjoys very low staff turnover rates. The business has gained an enviable reputation for being a stable, considerate employer with excellent career development opportunities. What you'll receive as a graduate scientist: - Salary: 25,800, progressing to 26,900 after six months, 27,950 after one year, and 29,500 after two years! Benefits: Amazing holidays up to 44 days; by working additional hours, you can secure an extra day's holiday per month under a flexitime scheme! A company pension scheme and a cash healthcare plan for routine healthcare, such as optical, dental, physiotherapy, wellbeing, and counselling services. Cash and discount rewards scheme, complimentary refreshments, and fruit on site. Salary sacrifice scheme including an electric vehicle scheme, a cycle-to-work scheme, and free on-site parking, including EV chargers. How to apply: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity for chemistry or forensic science graduates, please click apply below. If you would like more details before applying, please contact the office and quote reference BBBH4369SPet Science Graduate. By clicking Apply you accept our privacy policy (see the link below or visit the footer of our website) and give permission for Sigma to contact you via email, phone & SMS regarding this job, other jobs and general recruitment services. Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Job description Site Name: London The Stanley Building Posted Date: Mar At GSK, we want to supercharge our data capability to better understand our patients and accelerate our ability to discover vaccines and medicines. The Onyx Research Data Platform organization represents a major investment by GSK R&D and Digital & Tech, designed to deliver a step-change in our ability to leverage data, knowledge, and prediction to find new medicines. We are a full-stack shop consisting of product and portfolio leadership, data engineering, infrastructure and DevOps, data / metadata / knowledge platforms, and AI/ML and analysis platforms, all geared toward: Building a next-generation, metadata- and automation-driven data experience for GSK's scientists, engineers, and decision-makers, increasing productivity and reducing time spent on "data mechanics" Providing best-in-class AI/ML and data analysis environments to accelerate our predictive capabilities and attract top-tier talent Aggressively engineering our data at scale, as one unified asset, to unlock the value of our unique collection of data and predictions in real-time Onyx Product Management is at the heart of our mission, ensuring that everything from our infrastructure, to platforms, to end-user facing data assets and environments is designed to maximize our impact on R&D. The Product Management team partners with R&D stakeholders and Onyx leadership to develop a strategic roadmap for all customer-facing aspects of Onyx, including data assets, ontology, Knowledge Graph / semantic search, data / computing / analysis platforms, and data-powered applications. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager for our Computing Platforms Products. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the product strategy of our Computing Platform to meet customer needs. You will partner closely with Onyx's organizations, including AI/ML, a diversity of R&D teams utilizing data to accelerate drug discovery (genomics sciences, computational biology, imaging, computational chemistry, to name a few), along with the Onyx portfolio management and engineering function heads to deliver industry-leading solutions that power R&D workloads. You will drive the product roadmap, guide product development initiatives, and ensure the successful launch and adoption of our Compute platform including the migration of existing GSK applications to the platform. Together, you will facilitate joint planning and execution of the product roadmap, ensuring a balance between strategic development and customer-facing deliverables. You will also play a key role in devising, tracking, and publicizing metrics that measure the impact and performance of Onyx Compute Platform Products. You will be responsible for understanding the business areas using Onyx, Platform capabilities, translating customer needs into requirements aligned with standard frameworks such as ontologies and engineering pipelines, and ensure our R&D teams receive the solutions they need to succeed. In this role you will Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our AI/ML compute platform, aligning with the Onyx's overall goals and objectives. Roadmap Development: Define and prioritize features, enhancements, and functionalities for the platform based on user analysis, customer feedback, and business requirements. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, AI/ML, and portfolio/program teams to ensure successful product development and deployment. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and incorporate it into product planning and development processes. Product Launch: Plan and oversee product launches, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and training to drive product adoption and success. Performance Measurement: Define key product metrics, establish monitoring systems, and regularly evaluate and report on the performance and success of the compute platform. Product Ambassador: Serve as an ambassador of the compute platform, effectively communicating its value and benefits to GSK Research and Development leadership and identifying potential customers. Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with the latest advancements and trends in AI, machine learning, and compute platforms, applying industry knowledge to drive innovation and competitive advantage. Why you? Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Experience of cloud computing management for scientific computing, data science and/or artificial intelligence model training with a major cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure etc) Strong relevant experience in Data Science, Scientific Computing, Machine Learning/AI, Computer Science, Platform Engineering, or related discipline. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Strong leadership abilities and a self-driven, proactive approach. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Technical Knowledge: Experience with and strong understanding of on-prem and cloud computing, and software development practices; familiarity with MLOps and distributed computing is highly desirable. Experience with containers and virtual machines including Kubernetes, Slurm or other orchestration tools. Knowledge of modern infrastructure including Infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible ) Familiar with software engineering ways of working and engagement model Strong proficiency in utilizing various product management tools, including Jira and Confluence. Proven track record of managing developer platforms, tools, and services. Strong proficiency in utilizing various product management tools, including Jira and Confluence. Prior product management experience of enterprise AI/ML platform is strongly preferred. Experience with bioinformatics/genomics database, biological datasets, Pharma R&D is a plus, but not required. Strategic Thinker: Proven track record in developing and executing product strategies that drive business growth and customer satisfaction. Stakeholder Skills: Demonstrated ability to keep cross-functional teams, set clear objectives, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Can lead without authority. Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset with a deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into effective product solutions. Analytical and Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data, perform market research, and make data-driven decisions. Excellent Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs. Closing Date for Applications: Monday 8th April 2024 (COB) Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. During the course of your application, you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements, please contact . This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process. Why Us? GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles . click apply for full job details
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Job description Site Name: London The Stanley Building Posted Date: Mar At GSK, we want to supercharge our data capability to better understand our patients and accelerate our ability to discover vaccines and medicines. The Onyx Research Data Platform organization represents a major investment by GSK R&D and Digital & Tech, designed to deliver a step-change in our ability to leverage data, knowledge, and prediction to find new medicines. We are a full-stack shop consisting of product and portfolio leadership, data engineering, infrastructure and DevOps, data / metadata / knowledge platforms, and AI/ML and analysis platforms, all geared toward: Building a next-generation, metadata- and automation-driven data experience for GSK's scientists, engineers, and decision-makers, increasing productivity and reducing time spent on "data mechanics" Providing best-in-class AI/ML and data analysis environments to accelerate our predictive capabilities and attract top-tier talent Aggressively engineering our data at scale, as one unified asset, to unlock the value of our unique collection of data and predictions in real-time Onyx Product Management is at the heart of our mission, ensuring that everything from our infrastructure, to platforms, to end-user facing data assets and environments is designed to maximize our impact on R&D. The Product Management team partners with R&D stakeholders and Onyx leadership to develop a strategic roadmap for all customer-facing aspects of Onyx, including data assets, ontology, Knowledge Graph / semantic search, data / computing / analysis platforms, and data-powered applications. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager for our Computing Platforms Products. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the product strategy of our Computing Platform to meet customer needs. You will partner closely with Onyx's organizations, including AI/ML, a diversity of R&D teams utilizing data to accelerate drug discovery (genomics sciences, computational biology, imaging, computational chemistry, to name a few), along with the Onyx portfolio management and engineering function heads to deliver industry-leading solutions that power R&D workloads. You will drive the product roadmap, guide product development initiatives, and ensure the successful launch and adoption of our Compute platform including the migration of existing GSK applications to the platform. Together, you will facilitate joint planning and execution of the product roadmap, ensuring a balance between strategic development and customer-facing deliverables. You will also play a key role in devising, tracking, and publicizing metrics that measure the impact and performance of Onyx Compute Platform Products. You will be responsible for understanding the business areas using Onyx, Platform capabilities, translating customer needs into requirements aligned with standard frameworks such as ontologies and engineering pipelines, and ensure our R&D teams receive the solutions they need to succeed. In this role you will Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our AI/ML compute platform, aligning with the Onyx's overall goals and objectives. Roadmap Development: Define and prioritize features, enhancements, and functionalities for the platform based on user analysis, customer feedback, and business requirements. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, AI/ML, and portfolio/program teams to ensure successful product development and deployment. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and incorporate it into product planning and development processes. Product Launch: Plan and oversee product launches, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and training to drive product adoption and success. Performance Measurement: Define key product metrics, establish monitoring systems, and regularly evaluate and report on the performance and success of the compute platform. Product Ambassador: Serve as an ambassador of the compute platform, effectively communicating its value and benefits to GSK Research and Development leadership and identifying potential customers. Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with the latest advancements and trends in AI, machine learning, and compute platforms, applying industry knowledge to drive innovation and competitive advantage. Why you? Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Experience of cloud computing management for scientific computing, data science and/or artificial intelligence model training with a major cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure etc) Strong relevant experience in Data Science, Scientific Computing, Machine Learning/AI, Computer Science, Platform Engineering, or related discipline. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Strong leadership abilities and a self-driven, proactive approach. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Technical Knowledge: Experience with and strong understanding of on-prem and cloud computing, and software development practices; familiarity with MLOps and distributed computing is highly desirable. Experience with containers and virtual machines including Kubernetes, Slurm or other orchestration tools. Knowledge of modern infrastructure including Infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible ) Familiar with software engineering ways of working and engagement model Strong proficiency in utilizing various product management tools, including Jira and Confluence. Proven track record of managing developer platforms, tools, and services. Strong proficiency in utilizing various product management tools, including Jira and Confluence. Prior product management experience of enterprise AI/ML platform is strongly preferred. Experience with bioinformatics/genomics database, biological datasets, Pharma R&D is a plus, but not required. Strategic Thinker: Proven track record in developing and executing product strategies that drive business growth and customer satisfaction. Stakeholder Skills: Demonstrated ability to keep cross-functional teams, set clear objectives, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Can lead without authority. Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset with a deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into effective product solutions. Analytical and Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data, perform market research, and make data-driven decisions. Excellent Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs. Closing Date for Applications: Monday 8th April 2024 (COB) Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. During the course of your application, you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements, please contact . This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process. Why Us? GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles . click apply for full job details
Opportunity for talented and driven chemistry or forensic science graduates to join a leading international group on its technical sales graduate scheme. Why you should apply: - Structured Training & Personal Development: Over a two-year period, you'll receive extensive and varied training across the business. Expert mentors will guide you through a personal development plan, giving you structured career progression. Attractive Remuneration Package: You'll start on 25,800, progressing to 26,900 after six months, 27,950 after one year, and 29,500 after two years! Technology & Innovation: The business has a well-deserved reputation for advanced technical innovations; you'll work with and learn from world-leading scientists, engineers, and commercial specialists. Great Culture: You'll enjoy a friendly, meritocratic culture with an organisation that has an excellent reputation for internal team development and low turnover rates. What you'll be doing as a graduate scientist: - In your first year, you will undertake intensive training on the company's products and technologies at the headquarters; this will include: - Gaining knowledge and experience across the entire product portfolio. Working as part of the sales support team to provide pre-sales support to new and potential customers. Undertaking regular customer outreach activities to build and maintain customer relationships, gather feedback, and prospecting to identify new business opportunities. In your second year, you will undergo more detailed training on the product range. You will also have the opportunity to focus in more detail on different elements of the technical sales process, which will be driven by your development and progress during the first phase of training. What you'll need to apply for this graduate scientist position: - A relevant scientific degree in chemistry, forensic science or closely related. Hands-on laboratory experience would be advantageous but is not essential. This could be gained either during lab work as a student (e.g., work experience, final year project, placement year, etc.) or in post-graduate employment. Excellent communication skills and the desire to work with customers. About the hiring company: - The hiring company is a global organisation with four international subsidiaries. Its culture is friendly, and it enjoys very low staff turnover rates. The business has gained an enviable reputation for being a stable, considerate employer with excellent career development opportunities. What you'll receive as a graduate scientist: - Salary: 25,800, progressing to 26,900 after six months, 27,950 after one year, and 29,500 after two years! Benefits: Amazing holidays up to 44 days; by working additional hours, you can secure an extra day's holiday per month under a flexitime scheme! A company pension scheme and a cash healthcare plan for routine healthcare, such as optical, dental, physiotherapy, wellbeing, and counselling services. Cash and discount rewards scheme, complimentary refreshments, and fruit on site. Salary sacrifice scheme including an electric vehicle scheme, a cycle-to-work scheme, and free on-site parking, including EV chargers. How to apply: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity for chemistry or forensic science graduates, please click apply below. If you would like more details before applying, please contact the office and quote reference BBBH4369SBri Science Graduate. By clicking Apply you accept our privacy policy (see the link below or visit the footer of our website) and give permission for Sigma to contact you via email, phone & SMS regarding this job, other jobs and general recruitment services. Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Opportunity for talented and driven chemistry or forensic science graduates to join a leading international group on its technical sales graduate scheme. Why you should apply: - Structured Training & Personal Development: Over a two-year period, you'll receive extensive and varied training across the business. Expert mentors will guide you through a personal development plan, giving you structured career progression. Attractive Remuneration Package: You'll start on 25,800, progressing to 26,900 after six months, 27,950 after one year, and 29,500 after two years! Technology & Innovation: The business has a well-deserved reputation for advanced technical innovations; you'll work with and learn from world-leading scientists, engineers, and commercial specialists. Great Culture: You'll enjoy a friendly, meritocratic culture with an organisation that has an excellent reputation for internal team development and low turnover rates. What you'll be doing as a graduate scientist: - In your first year, you will undertake intensive training on the company's products and technologies at the headquarters; this will include: - Gaining knowledge and experience across the entire product portfolio. Working as part of the sales support team to provide pre-sales support to new and potential customers. Undertaking regular customer outreach activities to build and maintain customer relationships, gather feedback, and prospecting to identify new business opportunities. In your second year, you will undergo more detailed training on the product range. You will also have the opportunity to focus in more detail on different elements of the technical sales process, which will be driven by your development and progress during the first phase of training. What you'll need to apply for this graduate scientist position: - A relevant scientific degree in chemistry, forensic science or closely related. Hands-on laboratory experience would be advantageous but is not essential. This could be gained either during lab work as a student (e.g., work experience, final year project, placement year, etc.) or in post-graduate employment. Excellent communication skills and the desire to work with customers. About the hiring company: - The hiring company is a global organisation with four international subsidiaries. Its culture is friendly, and it enjoys very low staff turnover rates. The business has gained an enviable reputation for being a stable, considerate employer with excellent career development opportunities. What you'll receive as a graduate scientist: - Salary: 25,800, progressing to 26,900 after six months, 27,950 after one year, and 29,500 after two years! Benefits: Amazing holidays up to 44 days; by working additional hours, you can secure an extra day's holiday per month under a flexitime scheme! A company pension scheme and a cash healthcare plan for routine healthcare, such as optical, dental, physiotherapy, wellbeing, and counselling services. Cash and discount rewards scheme, complimentary refreshments, and fruit on site. Salary sacrifice scheme including an electric vehicle scheme, a cycle-to-work scheme, and free on-site parking, including EV chargers. How to apply: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity for chemistry or forensic science graduates, please click apply below. If you would like more details before applying, please contact the office and quote reference BBBH4369SBri Science Graduate. By clicking Apply you accept our privacy policy (see the link below or visit the footer of our website) and give permission for Sigma to contact you via email, phone & SMS regarding this job, other jobs and general recruitment services. Privacy Policy: (url removed)
Site Name: London The Stanley Building Posted Date: Mar At GSK, we want to supercharge our data capability to better understand our patients and accelerate our ability to discover vaccines and medicines. The Onyx Research Data Platform organization represents a major investment by GSK R&D and Digital & Tech, designed to deliver a step-change in our ability to leverage data, knowledge, and prediction to find new medicines. We are a full-stack shop consisting of product and portfolio leadership, data engineering, infrastructure and DevOps, data / metadata / knowledge platforms, and AI/ML and analysis platforms, all geared toward: Building a next-generation, metadata- and automation-driven data experience for GSK's scientists, engineers, and decision-makers, increasing productivity and reducing time spent on "data mechanics" Providing best-in-class AI/ML and data analysis environments to accelerate our predictive capabilities and attract top-tier talent Aggressively engineering our data at scale, as one unified asset, to unlock the value of our unique collection of data and predictions in real-time Onyx Product Management is at the heart of our mission, ensuring that everything from our infrastructure, to platforms, to end-user facing data assets and environments is designed to maximize our impact on R&D. The Product Management team partners with R&D stakeholders and Onyx leadership to develop a strategic roadmap for all customer-facing aspects of Onyx, including data assets, ontology, Knowledge Graph / semantic search, data / computing / analysis platforms, and data-powered applications. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager for our Computing Platforms Products. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the product strategy of our Computing Platform to meet customer needs. You will partner closely with Onyx's organizations, including AI/ML, a diversity of R&D teams utilizing data to accelerate drug discovery (genomics sciences, computational biology, imaging, computational chemistry, to name a few), along with the Onyx portfolio management and engineering function heads to deliver industry-leading solutions that power R&D workloads. You will drive the product roadmap, guide product development initiatives, and ensure the successful launch and adoption of our Compute platform including the migration of existing GSK applications to the platform. Together, you will facilitate joint planning and execution of the product roadmap, ensuring a balance between strategic development and customer-facing deliverables. You will also play a key role in devising, tracking, and publicizing metrics that measure the impact and performance of Onyx Compute Platform Products. You will be responsible for understanding the business areas using Onyx, Platform capabilities, translating customer needs into requirements aligned with standard frameworks such as ontologies and engineering pipelines, and ensure our R&D teams receive the solutions they need to succeed. In this role you will Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our AI/ML compute platform, aligning with the Onyx's overall goals and objectives. Roadmap Development: Define and prioritize features, enhancements, and functionalities for the platform based on user analysis, customer feedback, and business requirements. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, AI/ML, and portfolio/program teams to ensure successful product development and deployment. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and incorporate it into product planning and development processes. Product Launch: Plan and oversee product launches, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and training to drive product adoption and success. Performance Measurement: Define key product metrics, establish monitoring systems, and regularly evaluate and report on the performance and success of the compute platform. Product Ambassador: Serve as an ambassador of the compute platform, effectively communicating its value and benefits to GSK Research and Development leadership and identifying potential customers. Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with the latest advancements and trends in AI, machine learning, and compute platforms, applying industry knowledge to drive innovation and competitive advantage. Why you? Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Significant technical product management experience Experience of cloud computing management for scientific computing, data science and/or artificial intelligence model training with a major cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure etc) Strong relevant experience in Data Science, Scientific Computing, Machine Learning/AI, Computer Science, Platform Engineering, or related discipline. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Strong leadership abilities and a self-driven, proactive approach. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Technical Knowledge: Experience with andstrong understanding of on-prem and cloud computing, and software development practices; familiarity with MLOps and distributed computing is highly desirable. Experience with containers and virtual machines including Kubernetes, Slurm or other orchestration tools. Knowledge of modern infrastructure including Infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible ) Familiar with software engineering ways of working and engagement model Strong proficiency in utilizing various product management tools, including Jira and Confluence. Proven track record of managing developer platforms, tools, and services. Strong proficiency in utilizing various product management tools, including Jira and Confluence. Prior product management experience of enterprise AI/ML platform is strongly preferred. Experience with bioinformatics/genomics database, biological datasets, Pharma R&D is a plus, but not required. Strategic Thinker: Proven track record in developing and executing product strategies that drive business growth and customer satisfaction. Stakeholder Skills: Demonstrated ability to keep cross-functional teams, set clear objectives, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Can lead without authority. Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset with a deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into effective product solutions. Analytical and Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data, perform market research, and make data-driven decisions. Excellent Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs. Closing Date for Applications: Monday 8th April 2024 (COB) Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. During the course of your application, you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements, please contact . This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process. Why Us? GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles . click apply for full job details
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Site Name: London The Stanley Building Posted Date: Mar At GSK, we want to supercharge our data capability to better understand our patients and accelerate our ability to discover vaccines and medicines. The Onyx Research Data Platform organization represents a major investment by GSK R&D and Digital & Tech, designed to deliver a step-change in our ability to leverage data, knowledge, and prediction to find new medicines. We are a full-stack shop consisting of product and portfolio leadership, data engineering, infrastructure and DevOps, data / metadata / knowledge platforms, and AI/ML and analysis platforms, all geared toward: Building a next-generation, metadata- and automation-driven data experience for GSK's scientists, engineers, and decision-makers, increasing productivity and reducing time spent on "data mechanics" Providing best-in-class AI/ML and data analysis environments to accelerate our predictive capabilities and attract top-tier talent Aggressively engineering our data at scale, as one unified asset, to unlock the value of our unique collection of data and predictions in real-time Onyx Product Management is at the heart of our mission, ensuring that everything from our infrastructure, to platforms, to end-user facing data assets and environments is designed to maximize our impact on R&D. The Product Management team partners with R&D stakeholders and Onyx leadership to develop a strategic roadmap for all customer-facing aspects of Onyx, including data assets, ontology, Knowledge Graph / semantic search, data / computing / analysis platforms, and data-powered applications. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager for our Computing Platforms Products. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the product strategy of our Computing Platform to meet customer needs. You will partner closely with Onyx's organizations, including AI/ML, a diversity of R&D teams utilizing data to accelerate drug discovery (genomics sciences, computational biology, imaging, computational chemistry, to name a few), along with the Onyx portfolio management and engineering function heads to deliver industry-leading solutions that power R&D workloads. You will drive the product roadmap, guide product development initiatives, and ensure the successful launch and adoption of our Compute platform including the migration of existing GSK applications to the platform. Together, you will facilitate joint planning and execution of the product roadmap, ensuring a balance between strategic development and customer-facing deliverables. You will also play a key role in devising, tracking, and publicizing metrics that measure the impact and performance of Onyx Compute Platform Products. You will be responsible for understanding the business areas using Onyx, Platform capabilities, translating customer needs into requirements aligned with standard frameworks such as ontologies and engineering pipelines, and ensure our R&D teams receive the solutions they need to succeed. In this role you will Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our AI/ML compute platform, aligning with the Onyx's overall goals and objectives. Roadmap Development: Define and prioritize features, enhancements, and functionalities for the platform based on user analysis, customer feedback, and business requirements. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, AI/ML, and portfolio/program teams to ensure successful product development and deployment. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and incorporate it into product planning and development processes. Product Launch: Plan and oversee product launches, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and training to drive product adoption and success. Performance Measurement: Define key product metrics, establish monitoring systems, and regularly evaluate and report on the performance and success of the compute platform. Product Ambassador: Serve as an ambassador of the compute platform, effectively communicating its value and benefits to GSK Research and Development leadership and identifying potential customers. Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with the latest advancements and trends in AI, machine learning, and compute platforms, applying industry knowledge to drive innovation and competitive advantage. Why you? Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Significant technical product management experience Experience of cloud computing management for scientific computing, data science and/or artificial intelligence model training with a major cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure etc) Strong relevant experience in Data Science, Scientific Computing, Machine Learning/AI, Computer Science, Platform Engineering, or related discipline. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Strong leadership abilities and a self-driven, proactive approach. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Technical Knowledge: Experience with andstrong understanding of on-prem and cloud computing, and software development practices; familiarity with MLOps and distributed computing is highly desirable. Experience with containers and virtual machines including Kubernetes, Slurm or other orchestration tools. Knowledge of modern infrastructure including Infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible ) Familiar with software engineering ways of working and engagement model Strong proficiency in utilizing various product management tools, including Jira and Confluence. Proven track record of managing developer platforms, tools, and services. Strong proficiency in utilizing various product management tools, including Jira and Confluence. Prior product management experience of enterprise AI/ML platform is strongly preferred. Experience with bioinformatics/genomics database, biological datasets, Pharma R&D is a plus, but not required. Strategic Thinker: Proven track record in developing and executing product strategies that drive business growth and customer satisfaction. Stakeholder Skills: Demonstrated ability to keep cross-functional teams, set clear objectives, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Can lead without authority. Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset with a deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into effective product solutions. Analytical and Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data, perform market research, and make data-driven decisions. Excellent Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs. Closing Date for Applications: Monday 8th April 2024 (COB) Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. During the course of your application, you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements, please contact . This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process. Why Us? GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles . click apply for full job details
We are currently working with a market-leading UK manufacturer of specialist products. Due to ongoing success, they are currently seeking a Data Entry Clerk to join their team based in Sittingbourne on a temporary to permanent basis. Working directly with the Chemistry Team Leader, the Data Entry Clerk will be expected to assist in the operation of the research centre with a particular focus on sample testing services. Responsibilities will include: Unpacking and sorting of daily samples for analysis Data entry of sample information Preparation of samples to be analysed by laboratory technicians on larger instrumentation Disposal of old samples The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: Excellent communication skills A methodical approach with accuracy, high attention to detail, and minimal errors Previous experience with data entry Excellent organisation skills and the ability to keep working areas neat/tidy An interest or academic background in Chemistry or a lab environment would be an advantage but isn't essential Physically fit as there will be some lifting involved Full training will be given. Hours will be Tuesday to Saturday 5am-1.30pm. KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Seasonal
We are currently working with a market-leading UK manufacturer of specialist products. Due to ongoing success, they are currently seeking a Data Entry Clerk to join their team based in Sittingbourne on a temporary to permanent basis. Working directly with the Chemistry Team Leader, the Data Entry Clerk will be expected to assist in the operation of the research centre with a particular focus on sample testing services. Responsibilities will include: Unpacking and sorting of daily samples for analysis Data entry of sample information Preparation of samples to be analysed by laboratory technicians on larger instrumentation Disposal of old samples The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: Excellent communication skills A methodical approach with accuracy, high attention to detail, and minimal errors Previous experience with data entry Excellent organisation skills and the ability to keep working areas neat/tidy An interest or academic background in Chemistry or a lab environment would be an advantage but isn't essential Physically fit as there will be some lifting involved Full training will be given. Hours will be Tuesday to Saturday 5am-1.30pm. KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
As a Senior Scientist Silicon Anode, you will be responsible for driving supplier technical interactions contributing to the down selection and recommendation of next generation silicon anode materials to ensure delivery of these materials for cell development projects. The focus of this role will be to support the R&D, Product Engineering and Procurement functions working out of the UK to coordinate and drive cell development projects focussing on silicon anode technologies. Including recommendation, assessment and down selection of silicon anode materials based on specific project requirements. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing R&D team focusing on supply chain interactions and state of the art offerings in order to guide and drive cell development from a material point of view. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Work at the interface between Agratas R&D, Product Engineering, Global Procurement and Suppliers to define and select future silicon anode materials and components. Drive and coordinate silicon anode cell development projects. Draft material specifications for RFI and RFQ Contribute within the team to material/technology landscaping Contribute as part of a team to ensure that material roadmaps and supply chains align with technology upgrades and development projects. Identify and communicate material trends and risks to the wider R&D team and company. Assess, compare and translate supplier technical capabilities for the wider company Engage with and foster productive technical relationships with suppliers, digest and contextualise complex scientific concepts in discussion. Ensure decisions are driven by company values to deliver high performance, cost effective and environmentally friendly batteries Ensure adequate safety procedures are in place for the evaluation and receipt of development stage samples. Essential Experience PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related subject. Experience with RFI and RFQ processes Subject matter expert in silicon anode battery materials with a well-rounded understanding of battery technology Experience in chemical or electrochemical data analysis and interpretation Desired Experience Understanding of supplier validation processes Strong grasp of materials characterisation techniques and their outputs for quality Experience of cell development Additional industrial experience from within the battery materials supply chain is highly advantageous. Understanding of the strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information involved in material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements and jint-development agreements. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each employee. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
As a Senior Scientist Silicon Anode, you will be responsible for driving supplier technical interactions contributing to the down selection and recommendation of next generation silicon anode materials to ensure delivery of these materials for cell development projects. The focus of this role will be to support the R&D, Product Engineering and Procurement functions working out of the UK to coordinate and drive cell development projects focussing on silicon anode technologies. Including recommendation, assessment and down selection of silicon anode materials based on specific project requirements. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing R&D team focusing on supply chain interactions and state of the art offerings in order to guide and drive cell development from a material point of view. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Work at the interface between Agratas R&D, Product Engineering, Global Procurement and Suppliers to define and select future silicon anode materials and components. Drive and coordinate silicon anode cell development projects. Draft material specifications for RFI and RFQ Contribute within the team to material/technology landscaping Contribute as part of a team to ensure that material roadmaps and supply chains align with technology upgrades and development projects. Identify and communicate material trends and risks to the wider R&D team and company. Assess, compare and translate supplier technical capabilities for the wider company Engage with and foster productive technical relationships with suppliers, digest and contextualise complex scientific concepts in discussion. Ensure decisions are driven by company values to deliver high performance, cost effective and environmentally friendly batteries Ensure adequate safety procedures are in place for the evaluation and receipt of development stage samples. Essential Experience PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related subject. Experience with RFI and RFQ processes Subject matter expert in silicon anode battery materials with a well-rounded understanding of battery technology Experience in chemical or electrochemical data analysis and interpretation Desired Experience Understanding of supplier validation processes Strong grasp of materials characterisation techniques and their outputs for quality Experience of cell development Additional industrial experience from within the battery materials supply chain is highly advantageous. Understanding of the strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information involved in material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements and jint-development agreements. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each employee. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.
SMITHS DETECTION MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection people and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries around the globe Life At Smiths - Global leader : We impact critical systems every day with sites in 17 countries and six centers of research excellence. From pioneering to powering life-changing innovation, we're delivering threat detection and screening solutions to safeguard the world from threat Digital growth : A key part of our capability is the integration of digital technology across our business and our operations in more than 55 countries, will be critical to our continued success Exciting opportunities : Our growth is creating exciting opportunities to work with experts in physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanics, production, computer science, and AIML International environment : With some projects, work requires global collaboration and the potential to travel and grow with the business Smiths Detection is a global authority on the application, management and manufacture of world class detection and screening technology. Every minute of every day, our detection and screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Our goal is simple - to provide the security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends. We deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibitive weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics. The facility at Hemel Hempstead manufactures trace detection equipment based on Ion Mobility Spectrometry technology and products such as the Ionscan 600 and the Lightweight Chemical Detector have an excellent reputation for performance and reliability in worldwide use. The Head of Communications will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive internal and external communications and public relations strategy to support Smiths Detection's overall global business objectives. This is a hands-on role, which will require the incumbent to leverage a thorough understanding of corporate strategy in order to develop and execute communications and public relations programmes and campaigns for all audiences and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an array of core communications activities including executive communications, employee communications and briefings, public and media external relations, social media, website maintenance, government communications, and investor relations. Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to) Owns the development and execution of corporate communications in line with global marketing strategy. Works closely with business functions to develop compelling value propositions. Leads the development of corporate materials (videos, presentations, brochures etc) - including liaising with internal contributors, writing, editing and proofing copy, and coordinating the production process and distribution. Drives Smiths Detection's public relations and media engagement strategy in cooperation with regional and global marketing managers, that represents Smiths Detection in a positive manner globally while strengthening our brand image. Manages crisis communications in liaison with the Marketing Communications Director. Works directly with senior leadership team members advising them on external communication best practices. Provides interface into Smiths Group Media and Investor Relations teams. Acts a as press liaison for projects and announcements. Supports corporate initiatives and contributes to the correct messaging to investors and analysts. Manages the relationships with external agencies. Budget management. Lead and develop the External Communications team. Owns the social media strategy and works with stakeholders across the business to identify and develop content ideas. Engages and grows our follower base on key social media channels, including use paid social advertising. Own the overall delivery, development and outcomes of our internal communications strategy in line with evolving business needs. Write and/or oversee engaging and exciting communications to drive key messages across all channels (emails, newsletters, employee app, events, etc.) and drive increased engagement with our channels. Act as a trusted advisor to our Senior Leadership Team and Extended Senior Leadership Team, in their communications to employees, suggest/enrich scripts for their internal talks, town halls, internal events etc. Ensure that internal and external messaging have a unified voice and consistent messaging, working with the Marketing community (e.g. product launches, organisational announcements, acquisitions, industry news and events, employer branding campaigns, etc.) Act as a subject matter expert; advising stakeholders on effective communications including channels mix, presentation support, communications planning, key messages development, and best practice. Lead / contribute to key cross-functional strategic projects outside of the direct internal communications strategy. Lead and develop the Internal Communications team, while being accountable for what Internal Communications deliver to our internal stakeholders and/or audiences. About you Master's degree in business, Marketing, Communications or related field of study (essential). A minimum of 10 years' experience in similar position. Experience working in B2B industry or agency. Experience across a range of sectors, preferably including the security sector. Excellent writing ability with extensive experience in all forms of corporate and executive communication, from business media news releases to executive talking points. Ability to communicate complex information accurately, both verbally and in writing. Proven experience in building and implementing innovative, high-impact campaigns across all relevant channels and media (including social media) and aligning strategy with business goals and results. Deep and broad global business acumen, including practice in measuring the cost and ROI of communications campaigns. Excellent understanding of digital communications best practice. Experience working in a global matrix organization. Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders across the business. Knowledge of online communications tools such as SharePoint, mass email systems and social media. Highly organised and conscientious, with strong attention to detail and the ability to set up systems and processes to manage projects and campaigns. The ability to work under pressure, priorities, respond quickly to changing requirements and meet tight deadlines. Strong creativity. Experience in crisis management and providing leadership and direction to develop fast, effective techniques to mitigate risks. Experience managing external partners / consultants as required. Ability to seamlessly move from strategy to hands-on implementation and back again. To find out more about life at Smiths Detection check out our LinkedIn page follow our story. Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place. Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website ( )or LinkedIn.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
SMITHS DETECTION MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection people and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries around the globe Life At Smiths - Global leader : We impact critical systems every day with sites in 17 countries and six centers of research excellence. From pioneering to powering life-changing innovation, we're delivering threat detection and screening solutions to safeguard the world from threat Digital growth : A key part of our capability is the integration of digital technology across our business and our operations in more than 55 countries, will be critical to our continued success Exciting opportunities : Our growth is creating exciting opportunities to work with experts in physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanics, production, computer science, and AIML International environment : With some projects, work requires global collaboration and the potential to travel and grow with the business Smiths Detection is a global authority on the application, management and manufacture of world class detection and screening technology. Every minute of every day, our detection and screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Our goal is simple - to provide the security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends. We deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibitive weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics. The facility at Hemel Hempstead manufactures trace detection equipment based on Ion Mobility Spectrometry technology and products such as the Ionscan 600 and the Lightweight Chemical Detector have an excellent reputation for performance and reliability in worldwide use. The Head of Communications will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive internal and external communications and public relations strategy to support Smiths Detection's overall global business objectives. This is a hands-on role, which will require the incumbent to leverage a thorough understanding of corporate strategy in order to develop and execute communications and public relations programmes and campaigns for all audiences and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an array of core communications activities including executive communications, employee communications and briefings, public and media external relations, social media, website maintenance, government communications, and investor relations. Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to) Owns the development and execution of corporate communications in line with global marketing strategy. Works closely with business functions to develop compelling value propositions. Leads the development of corporate materials (videos, presentations, brochures etc) - including liaising with internal contributors, writing, editing and proofing copy, and coordinating the production process and distribution. Drives Smiths Detection's public relations and media engagement strategy in cooperation with regional and global marketing managers, that represents Smiths Detection in a positive manner globally while strengthening our brand image. Manages crisis communications in liaison with the Marketing Communications Director. Works directly with senior leadership team members advising them on external communication best practices. Provides interface into Smiths Group Media and Investor Relations teams. Acts a as press liaison for projects and announcements. Supports corporate initiatives and contributes to the correct messaging to investors and analysts. Manages the relationships with external agencies. Budget management. Lead and develop the External Communications team. Owns the social media strategy and works with stakeholders across the business to identify and develop content ideas. Engages and grows our follower base on key social media channels, including use paid social advertising. Own the overall delivery, development and outcomes of our internal communications strategy in line with evolving business needs. Write and/or oversee engaging and exciting communications to drive key messages across all channels (emails, newsletters, employee app, events, etc.) and drive increased engagement with our channels. Act as a trusted advisor to our Senior Leadership Team and Extended Senior Leadership Team, in their communications to employees, suggest/enrich scripts for their internal talks, town halls, internal events etc. Ensure that internal and external messaging have a unified voice and consistent messaging, working with the Marketing community (e.g. product launches, organisational announcements, acquisitions, industry news and events, employer branding campaigns, etc.) Act as a subject matter expert; advising stakeholders on effective communications including channels mix, presentation support, communications planning, key messages development, and best practice. Lead / contribute to key cross-functional strategic projects outside of the direct internal communications strategy. Lead and develop the Internal Communications team, while being accountable for what Internal Communications deliver to our internal stakeholders and/or audiences. About you Master's degree in business, Marketing, Communications or related field of study (essential). A minimum of 10 years' experience in similar position. Experience working in B2B industry or agency. Experience across a range of sectors, preferably including the security sector. Excellent writing ability with extensive experience in all forms of corporate and executive communication, from business media news releases to executive talking points. Ability to communicate complex information accurately, both verbally and in writing. Proven experience in building and implementing innovative, high-impact campaigns across all relevant channels and media (including social media) and aligning strategy with business goals and results. Deep and broad global business acumen, including practice in measuring the cost and ROI of communications campaigns. Excellent understanding of digital communications best practice. Experience working in a global matrix organization. Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders across the business. Knowledge of online communications tools such as SharePoint, mass email systems and social media. Highly organised and conscientious, with strong attention to detail and the ability to set up systems and processes to manage projects and campaigns. The ability to work under pressure, priorities, respond quickly to changing requirements and meet tight deadlines. Strong creativity. Experience in crisis management and providing leadership and direction to develop fast, effective techniques to mitigate risks. Experience managing external partners / consultants as required. Ability to seamlessly move from strategy to hands-on implementation and back again. To find out more about life at Smiths Detection check out our LinkedIn page follow our story. Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place. Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website ( )or LinkedIn.
As a Senior Scientist Materials and Supply Chain, you will be responsible for technical specifications and recommendations across all key battery active materials and components. To ensure the successful selection and validation of the battery raw material supply chain. The focus of this role will be to support the global manufacturing operations and procurement teams working out of the UK to recommend, assess and down select materials based on specific project requirements. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing R&D team focusing on supply chain interactions and state of the art offerings in order to guide and drive cell development from a material point of view. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Work at the interface between Agratas R&D, Global Procurement and Suppliers to define and select current and future battery materials and components. Draft material specifications for RFI and RFQ Contribute within the team to material/technology landscaping Contribute as part of a team to ensure that material roadmaps and supply chains align with technology upgrades Identify and communicate material trends and risks to the wider R&D team and company Assess, compare and translate supplier technical capabilities for the wider company Engage with and foster productive technical relationships with suppliers, digest and contextualise complex scientific concepts in discussion. Ensure decisions are driven by company values to deliver high performance, cost effective and environmentally friendly batteries Essential Experience PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related subject. Experience with RFI and RFQ processes Subject matter expert in at least one key battery material with a well-rounded understanding of battery technology Experience in chemical or electrochemical data analysis and interpretation Desired Experience Understanding of supplier validation processes Strong grasp of materials characterisation techniques and their outputs for quality Experience of cell development Additional industrial experience from within the battery materials supply chain is highly advantageous. Understanding of the strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information involved in material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements and jint-development agreements. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each employee. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
As a Senior Scientist Materials and Supply Chain, you will be responsible for technical specifications and recommendations across all key battery active materials and components. To ensure the successful selection and validation of the battery raw material supply chain. The focus of this role will be to support the global manufacturing operations and procurement teams working out of the UK to recommend, assess and down select materials based on specific project requirements. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing R&D team focusing on supply chain interactions and state of the art offerings in order to guide and drive cell development from a material point of view. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Work at the interface between Agratas R&D, Global Procurement and Suppliers to define and select current and future battery materials and components. Draft material specifications for RFI and RFQ Contribute within the team to material/technology landscaping Contribute as part of a team to ensure that material roadmaps and supply chains align with technology upgrades Identify and communicate material trends and risks to the wider R&D team and company Assess, compare and translate supplier technical capabilities for the wider company Engage with and foster productive technical relationships with suppliers, digest and contextualise complex scientific concepts in discussion. Ensure decisions are driven by company values to deliver high performance, cost effective and environmentally friendly batteries Essential Experience PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related subject. Experience with RFI and RFQ processes Subject matter expert in at least one key battery material with a well-rounded understanding of battery technology Experience in chemical or electrochemical data analysis and interpretation Desired Experience Understanding of supplier validation processes Strong grasp of materials characterisation techniques and their outputs for quality Experience of cell development Additional industrial experience from within the battery materials supply chain is highly advantageous. Understanding of the strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information involved in material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements and jint-development agreements. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each employee. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.
Electus Recruitment Solutions
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Our client provides world-class, cutting-edge science and technology expertise to support the defence sector of the UK and her allies. They are currently looking for a number of Health & Safety Advisors to provide critical health & safety advice and promote continuous improvements across Safety Assurance, Chemical Safety, Explosives Safety , or General Safety . Health & Safety Advisors The Health & Safety Advisors will: Dependent upon your specialism, you will be involved with some of the following: Provide practical health & safety advice across the business. Lead and report on safety tours (workplace inspections). Assure compliance of work in high hazard areas, including weapons, explosives, chemistry and scientific trials areas. Work with the Quality Assurance Team to deliver effective audit and assurance. Review and advise on Safe Systems of Work (SSoW). Conduct fact finding, identify safety trends and analyse root causes. Audit and assure compliance with mandatory and role-specific training. Support the facility management teams to resolve issues, faults and defects. To be considered for this role, you will have previous experience in a similar role, with excellent health & safety knowledge and experience of auditing and critiquing safe systems of work (SSoW), as well as previous experience of workplace visits and safety tours. You will have experience of providing safety advice across on of Explosives Safety, COSHH regulations and Chemical Containment, General Safety or Auditing and Critiquing SSoW. You will have the ability to work collaboratively with others and will have strong verbal and written communication and report writing skills. You will hold a recognised Safety qualification, such as Level 3 NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety and a recognised qualification in Auditing (e.g. ISO 9001). In addition, for the more specialist roles, you will need qualifications to HND/Degree level in Chemistry, Pyrotechnic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or another related Physical Science. Higher qualifications and certifications would be highly desirable. Health & Safety Advisors ( Safety Assurance, Chemical Safety, Explosives Safety or General Safety) Salisbury, Wiltshire Hybrid working (3 days on site). To circa 51k DOE Generous benefits including excellent pension contribution. Key Skills: Health & Safety, Safety Assurance, Chemical Safety, Explosives Safety, General Safety, NEBOSH, COSHH, Auditing, ISO 9001, SSoW PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of work undertaken by our client, incumbents of these positions are required to be sole British Nationals and undergo pre-employment screening, able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK Security Vetting to SC Level. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This role is a PERMANENT position.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Our client provides world-class, cutting-edge science and technology expertise to support the defence sector of the UK and her allies. They are currently looking for a number of Health & Safety Advisors to provide critical health & safety advice and promote continuous improvements across Safety Assurance, Chemical Safety, Explosives Safety , or General Safety . Health & Safety Advisors The Health & Safety Advisors will: Dependent upon your specialism, you will be involved with some of the following: Provide practical health & safety advice across the business. Lead and report on safety tours (workplace inspections). Assure compliance of work in high hazard areas, including weapons, explosives, chemistry and scientific trials areas. Work with the Quality Assurance Team to deliver effective audit and assurance. Review and advise on Safe Systems of Work (SSoW). Conduct fact finding, identify safety trends and analyse root causes. Audit and assure compliance with mandatory and role-specific training. Support the facility management teams to resolve issues, faults and defects. To be considered for this role, you will have previous experience in a similar role, with excellent health & safety knowledge and experience of auditing and critiquing safe systems of work (SSoW), as well as previous experience of workplace visits and safety tours. You will have experience of providing safety advice across on of Explosives Safety, COSHH regulations and Chemical Containment, General Safety or Auditing and Critiquing SSoW. You will have the ability to work collaboratively with others and will have strong verbal and written communication and report writing skills. You will hold a recognised Safety qualification, such as Level 3 NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety and a recognised qualification in Auditing (e.g. ISO 9001). In addition, for the more specialist roles, you will need qualifications to HND/Degree level in Chemistry, Pyrotechnic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or another related Physical Science. Higher qualifications and certifications would be highly desirable. Health & Safety Advisors ( Safety Assurance, Chemical Safety, Explosives Safety or General Safety) Salisbury, Wiltshire Hybrid working (3 days on site). To circa 51k DOE Generous benefits including excellent pension contribution. Key Skills: Health & Safety, Safety Assurance, Chemical Safety, Explosives Safety, General Safety, NEBOSH, COSHH, Auditing, ISO 9001, SSoW PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of work undertaken by our client, incumbents of these positions are required to be sole British Nationals and undergo pre-employment screening, able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK Security Vetting to SC Level. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This role is a PERMANENT position.
Salary: 23,000.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits Location: Marchwood, Southampton Programme Duration: 4 years This is a fantastic opportunity for any 6th-form student who would like to achieve a Degree in Chemistry while also gaining hands-on experience and earning money. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. Our traineeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet's natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; - 25 days of annual leave - Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential - Access to our company pension scheme - Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers - One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community - Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to - 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household Training and development; The successful candidate will be given an opportunity to embark on a four-year Bachelor's Degree course with Open University which will be fully funded by Veolia . This will include a weekly day release to study, a week in the Summer to attend the Open University Campus and the full support and resources required to successfully complete this qualification. Full internal training will also be provided in various aspects of site operations, including health and safety, environmental protection and waste regulations. With many of our colleagues starting as trainees, you'll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout. By the end of your traineeship, you'll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential. What you'll be doing; - Work for the senior chemist in the hazardous waste transfer station. - Analyse incoming material to the site for compliance against agreed waste specifications. - Allocate recycling and disposal routes for incoming material, ensuring all legal requirements for environmental protection are complied with. - Help to ensure the site and plant operates in a safe and compliant manner. What we're looking for; - A minimum of A-Level in Chemistry or equivalent. - Willingness to travel with occasional short stays away from home - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Excellent time management and organisational skills - Ability to work as part of a team - Willingness to learn What's next? Before we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to one of our virtual assessment days and a site visit. Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+. This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know. Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Salary: 23,000.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits Location: Marchwood, Southampton Programme Duration: 4 years This is a fantastic opportunity for any 6th-form student who would like to achieve a Degree in Chemistry while also gaining hands-on experience and earning money. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. Our traineeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet's natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; - 25 days of annual leave - Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential - Access to our company pension scheme - Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers - One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community - Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to - 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household Training and development; The successful candidate will be given an opportunity to embark on a four-year Bachelor's Degree course with Open University which will be fully funded by Veolia . This will include a weekly day release to study, a week in the Summer to attend the Open University Campus and the full support and resources required to successfully complete this qualification. Full internal training will also be provided in various aspects of site operations, including health and safety, environmental protection and waste regulations. With many of our colleagues starting as trainees, you'll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout. By the end of your traineeship, you'll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential. What you'll be doing; - Work for the senior chemist in the hazardous waste transfer station. - Analyse incoming material to the site for compliance against agreed waste specifications. - Allocate recycling and disposal routes for incoming material, ensuring all legal requirements for environmental protection are complied with. - Help to ensure the site and plant operates in a safe and compliant manner. What we're looking for; - A minimum of A-Level in Chemistry or equivalent. - Willingness to travel with occasional short stays away from home - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Excellent time management and organisational skills - Ability to work as part of a team - Willingness to learn What's next? Before we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to one of our virtual assessment days and a site visit. Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+. This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know. Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
SMITHS DETECTION MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection people and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries around the globe Life At Smiths - Global leader : We impact critical systems every day with sites in 17 countries and six centers of research excellence. From pioneering to powering life-changing innovation, we're delivering threat detection and screening solutions to safeguard the world from threat Digital growth : A key part of our capability is the integration of digital technology across our business and our operations in more than 55 countries, will be critical to our continued success Exciting opportunities : Our growth is creating exciting opportunities to work with experts in physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanics, production, computer science, and AIML International environment : With some projects, work requires global collaboration and the potential to travel and grow with the business Smiths Detection is a global authority on the application, management and manufacture of world class detection and screening technology. Every minute of every day, our detection and screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Our goal is simple - to provide the security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends. We deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibitive weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics. Thefacility at Hemel Hempstead manufactures trace detection equipment based on Ion Mobility Spectrometry technology and products such as the Ionscan 600 and the Lightweight Chemical Detector have an excellent reputation for performance and reliability in worldwide use. The Head of Communications will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive internal and external communications and public relations strategy to support Smiths Detection's overall global business objectives. This is a hands-on role, which will require the incumbent to leverage a thorough understanding of corporate strategy in order to develop and execute communications and public relations programmes and campaigns for all audiences and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an array of core communications activities including executive communications, employee communications and briefings, public and media external relations, social media, website maintenance, government communications, and investor relations. Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to) Owns the development and execution of corporate communications in line with global marketing strategy. Works closely with business functions to develop compelling value propositions. Leads the development of corporate materials (videos, presentations, brochures etc) - including liaising with internal contributors, writing, editing and proofing copy, and coordinating the production process and distribution. Drives Smiths Detection's public relations and media engagement strategy in cooperation with regional and global marketing managers, that represents Smiths Detection in a positive manner globally while strengthening our brand image. Manages crisis communications in liaison with the Marketing Communications Director. Works directly with senior leadership team members advising them on external communication best practices. Provides interface into Smiths Group Media and Investor Relations teams. Acts a as press liaison for projects and announcements. Supports corporate initiatives and contributes to the correct messaging to investors and analysts. Manages the relationships with external agencies. Budget management. Lead and develop the External Communications team. Owns the social media strategy and works with stakeholders across the business to identify and develop content ideas. Engages and grows our follower base on key social media channels, including use paid social advertising. Own the overall delivery, development and outcomes of our internal communications strategy in line with evolving business needs. Write and/or oversee engaging and exciting communications to drive key messages across all channels (emails, newsletters, employee app, events, etc.) and drive increased engagement with our channels. Act as a trusted advisor to our Senior Leadership Team and Extended Senior Leadership Team, in their communications to employees, suggest/enrich scripts for their internal talks, town halls, internal events etc. Ensure that internal and external messaging have a unified voice and consistent messaging, working with the Marketing community (e.g. product launches, organisational announcements, acquisitions, industry news and events, employer branding campaigns, etc.) Act as a subject matter expert; advising stakeholders on effective communications including channels mix, presentation support, communications planning, key messages development, and best practice. Lead / contribute to key cross-functional strategic projects outside of the direct internal communications strategy. Lead and develop the Internal Communications team, while being accountable for what Internal Communications deliver to our internal stakeholders and/or audiences. About you Master's degree in business, Marketing, Communications or related field of study (essential). A minimum of 10 years' experience in similar position. Experience working in B2B industry or agency. Experience across a range of sectors, preferably including the security sector. Excellent writing ability with extensive experience in all forms of corporate and executive communication, from business media news releases to executive talking points. Ability to communicate complex information accurately, both verbally and in writing. Proven experience in building and implementing innovative, high-impact campaigns across all relevant channels and media (including social media) and aligning strategy with business goals and results. Deep and broad global business acumen, including practice in measuring the cost and ROI of communications campaigns. Excellent understanding of digital communications best practice. Experience working in a global matrix organization. Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders across the business. Knowledge of online communications tools such as SharePoint, mass email systems and social media. Highly organised and conscientious, with strong attention to detail and the ability to set up systems and processes to manage projects and campaigns. The ability to work under pressure, priorities, respond quickly to changing requirements and meet tight deadlines. Strong creativity. Experience in crisis management and providing leadership and direction to develop fast, effective techniques to mitigate risks. Experience managing external partners / consultants as required. Ability to seamlessly move from strategy to hands-on implementation and back again. To find out more about life at Smiths Detection check out our LinkedIn page follow our story. Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place. Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website ( )or LinkedIn.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
SMITHS DETECTION MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection people and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries around the globe Life At Smiths - Global leader : We impact critical systems every day with sites in 17 countries and six centers of research excellence. From pioneering to powering life-changing innovation, we're delivering threat detection and screening solutions to safeguard the world from threat Digital growth : A key part of our capability is the integration of digital technology across our business and our operations in more than 55 countries, will be critical to our continued success Exciting opportunities : Our growth is creating exciting opportunities to work with experts in physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanics, production, computer science, and AIML International environment : With some projects, work requires global collaboration and the potential to travel and grow with the business Smiths Detection is a global authority on the application, management and manufacture of world class detection and screening technology. Every minute of every day, our detection and screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Our goal is simple - to provide the security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends. We deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibitive weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics. Thefacility at Hemel Hempstead manufactures trace detection equipment based on Ion Mobility Spectrometry technology and products such as the Ionscan 600 and the Lightweight Chemical Detector have an excellent reputation for performance and reliability in worldwide use. The Head of Communications will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive internal and external communications and public relations strategy to support Smiths Detection's overall global business objectives. This is a hands-on role, which will require the incumbent to leverage a thorough understanding of corporate strategy in order to develop and execute communications and public relations programmes and campaigns for all audiences and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an array of core communications activities including executive communications, employee communications and briefings, public and media external relations, social media, website maintenance, government communications, and investor relations. Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to) Owns the development and execution of corporate communications in line with global marketing strategy. Works closely with business functions to develop compelling value propositions. Leads the development of corporate materials (videos, presentations, brochures etc) - including liaising with internal contributors, writing, editing and proofing copy, and coordinating the production process and distribution. Drives Smiths Detection's public relations and media engagement strategy in cooperation with regional and global marketing managers, that represents Smiths Detection in a positive manner globally while strengthening our brand image. Manages crisis communications in liaison with the Marketing Communications Director. Works directly with senior leadership team members advising them on external communication best practices. Provides interface into Smiths Group Media and Investor Relations teams. Acts a as press liaison for projects and announcements. Supports corporate initiatives and contributes to the correct messaging to investors and analysts. Manages the relationships with external agencies. Budget management. Lead and develop the External Communications team. Owns the social media strategy and works with stakeholders across the business to identify and develop content ideas. Engages and grows our follower base on key social media channels, including use paid social advertising. Own the overall delivery, development and outcomes of our internal communications strategy in line with evolving business needs. Write and/or oversee engaging and exciting communications to drive key messages across all channels (emails, newsletters, employee app, events, etc.) and drive increased engagement with our channels. Act as a trusted advisor to our Senior Leadership Team and Extended Senior Leadership Team, in their communications to employees, suggest/enrich scripts for their internal talks, town halls, internal events etc. Ensure that internal and external messaging have a unified voice and consistent messaging, working with the Marketing community (e.g. product launches, organisational announcements, acquisitions, industry news and events, employer branding campaigns, etc.) Act as a subject matter expert; advising stakeholders on effective communications including channels mix, presentation support, communications planning, key messages development, and best practice. Lead / contribute to key cross-functional strategic projects outside of the direct internal communications strategy. Lead and develop the Internal Communications team, while being accountable for what Internal Communications deliver to our internal stakeholders and/or audiences. About you Master's degree in business, Marketing, Communications or related field of study (essential). A minimum of 10 years' experience in similar position. Experience working in B2B industry or agency. Experience across a range of sectors, preferably including the security sector. Excellent writing ability with extensive experience in all forms of corporate and executive communication, from business media news releases to executive talking points. Ability to communicate complex information accurately, both verbally and in writing. Proven experience in building and implementing innovative, high-impact campaigns across all relevant channels and media (including social media) and aligning strategy with business goals and results. Deep and broad global business acumen, including practice in measuring the cost and ROI of communications campaigns. Excellent understanding of digital communications best practice. Experience working in a global matrix organization. Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders across the business. Knowledge of online communications tools such as SharePoint, mass email systems and social media. Highly organised and conscientious, with strong attention to detail and the ability to set up systems and processes to manage projects and campaigns. The ability to work under pressure, priorities, respond quickly to changing requirements and meet tight deadlines. Strong creativity. Experience in crisis management and providing leadership and direction to develop fast, effective techniques to mitigate risks. Experience managing external partners / consultants as required. Ability to seamlessly move from strategy to hands-on implementation and back again. To find out more about life at Smiths Detection check out our LinkedIn page follow our story. Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place. Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website ( )or LinkedIn.
Senior Maintenance Engineer - Days - County Down - Salary £45000 - £50000 (DoE) Senior Maintenance Engineer - NO nights OR weekends - County Down - Salary £45000 - £50000 (DoE) Your New Company Our client proudly boasts more than 40 years of experience and their business is anchored on its core values of respect, responsibility, quality, efficiency and commitment. Your New Role Whilst working as a Senior Maintenance Engineer (multi-skilled w/ electrical bias) you will be responsible for all equipment, processes and controls within the plant. You will be expected to support your team and production colleagues in ensuring downtime is minimised through preventative action and prioritising break-downs. You will advise on technical issues, resolve and share best practice to reduce recurrence. Working in collaboration with your engineering and production colleagues, you will strive to continually improve the maintenance service. Whilst on shift your key duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Monitoring equipment and plant performance and following maintenance plans, carry out planned routine and non-routine maintenance tasks which will ensure plant performance is maintained at a high level • Provide reactive maintenance support to the production operation to BRC standards • Perform Engineering corrective actions to support the Production Team in ensuring that safe product is produced in line with legislation and Food Quality standards • Contribute to effective handover by relaying all information on the day's activity to the next shift • Maintain communication with operators in all departments to ensure any potential maintenance issues are highlighted and addressed at the earliest opportunity • Ensure appropriate "hand-back" procedures are followed both prior to and immediately following maintenance work that is carried out on any operations equipment where there is the potential for product contamination. During equipment inspection or following maintenance work, report any conditions which may adversely impact on finished product quality • Actively identify and implement plans to eliminate unnecessary losses such as cost, waste, and inefficiencies • Assist NPD and Production Team in setting up for new products and processes • Maintain adequate spares stock and re-order parts as required • Negotiate and agree service contract terms & conditions for key production equipment • Agree Service Engineer call intervals for non - contractual equipment & make all necessary arrangements for planned visits • Liaise with Evening Shift Engineer to agree priorities, actions required, etc. • Liaise with all subcontractors on site to ensure all work completed safely and to required standards. Manage and undertake the maintenance of all site fixtures & fittings to include electrical, plumbing & domestic appliances. Co-ordinate site repairs to Insurance requirements • Carry out regular water sampling tests on cooling towers, maintaining records as required • Ensure adequate maintenance of all gas appliances and fire equipment • Carry out repairs using fabrication equipment • Ensure refrigerated vehicle fridge units are working correctly & arrange service and repairs • Champion a safe working culture and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies / procedures and safe systems of work • Maintain focus on workplace safety, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with safe working procedures, control measures identified via risk assessment and COSHH assessment, etc. • Observe, act and immediately report any issues that may pose a threat to a safe working environment • Ensure that the circumstances of any accidents or incidents are recorded in detail, reported via specified methods and that any supporting documentation is completed promptly, including any statutory returns. What You'll Need To Succeed In order to be considered for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and experience. Job Requirements A level of agility is required to permit access to all areas of plant and equipment • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces. Qualifications and Training (essential) NVQ Level 3 or Time Served Electrical or Mechanical • Demonstrate competent numeracy and literacy skills • Competent knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel). (desirable) 17th or 18th Edition wiring regulation qualification • HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an Engineering Discipline • Food industry experience • Supervisory experience • Accredited cross trade qualification • English, Maths, Chemistry and/or Physics - GCSE/O Level Grade C or above or equivalent. General Knowledge (essential) Detailed knowledge of manufacturing equipment and/or processes and of the safety requirements in the maintenance and repair of same • Knowledge of safe working practices and what constitutes a safe place of work. (desirable) Knowledge of equipment and processes within the food production environment. Specialist Knowledge (essential) Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings • Knowledge of equipment to include: Motor overloads / contactors - Variable speed drives - Diagnostics and repair abilities of various electrical and automation systems - PLCs - Electronic circuits, panel building, PLC wiring - Modifying and updating panel drawings - Air compressors/dryers - Pumps and mechanical seals - Pneumatic systems, actuated valves - Mechanical drive systems, gear boxes/conveyors - Hydraulics. (desirable) Knowledge of equipment to include: Refrigeration systems - Vacuum packing equipment • Have experience using a Maintenance ERP system. Experience (essential) Minimum of 10 years recent and relevant work experience within a production or manufacturing environment. (desirable) Relevant experience in chilled/ frozen food manufacturing and production. Skills and Abilities (essential) Good communication skills • Able to maintain accurate records • Able to display initiative and apply problem-solving and planning skills • Able to work unsupervised • Able to work as part of a team • Able to recognise their own skills limitations which can be enhanced through training. Behaviours (essential) Meticulous attention to detail • Committed to quality • Self-motivated and teamwork-oriented • Flexible and adaptable to change • Demonstrate trust and respect for others • Leadership skills. Circumstances (essential) Flexibility required outside core work hours and stay on a job until completion • Overtime maybe required to facilitate colleague holidays and absence when necessary • Flexibility for shift team change may be required to improve team skills balance. What You'll Get In Return For working core hours of Monday - Friday 07:30 - 17:00 you will earn a highly attractive salary of £45000 - £50000 (DoE). Very occasional weekend or call out work may be required but times and rates will be agreed in advance. What You Need To Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Senior Maintenance Engineer - Days - County Down - Salary £45000 - £50000 (DoE) Senior Maintenance Engineer - NO nights OR weekends - County Down - Salary £45000 - £50000 (DoE) Your New Company Our client proudly boasts more than 40 years of experience and their business is anchored on its core values of respect, responsibility, quality, efficiency and commitment. Your New Role Whilst working as a Senior Maintenance Engineer (multi-skilled w/ electrical bias) you will be responsible for all equipment, processes and controls within the plant. You will be expected to support your team and production colleagues in ensuring downtime is minimised through preventative action and prioritising break-downs. You will advise on technical issues, resolve and share best practice to reduce recurrence. Working in collaboration with your engineering and production colleagues, you will strive to continually improve the maintenance service. Whilst on shift your key duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Monitoring equipment and plant performance and following maintenance plans, carry out planned routine and non-routine maintenance tasks which will ensure plant performance is maintained at a high level • Provide reactive maintenance support to the production operation to BRC standards • Perform Engineering corrective actions to support the Production Team in ensuring that safe product is produced in line with legislation and Food Quality standards • Contribute to effective handover by relaying all information on the day's activity to the next shift • Maintain communication with operators in all departments to ensure any potential maintenance issues are highlighted and addressed at the earliest opportunity • Ensure appropriate "hand-back" procedures are followed both prior to and immediately following maintenance work that is carried out on any operations equipment where there is the potential for product contamination. During equipment inspection or following maintenance work, report any conditions which may adversely impact on finished product quality • Actively identify and implement plans to eliminate unnecessary losses such as cost, waste, and inefficiencies • Assist NPD and Production Team in setting up for new products and processes • Maintain adequate spares stock and re-order parts as required • Negotiate and agree service contract terms & conditions for key production equipment • Agree Service Engineer call intervals for non - contractual equipment & make all necessary arrangements for planned visits • Liaise with Evening Shift Engineer to agree priorities, actions required, etc. • Liaise with all subcontractors on site to ensure all work completed safely and to required standards. Manage and undertake the maintenance of all site fixtures & fittings to include electrical, plumbing & domestic appliances. Co-ordinate site repairs to Insurance requirements • Carry out regular water sampling tests on cooling towers, maintaining records as required • Ensure adequate maintenance of all gas appliances and fire equipment • Carry out repairs using fabrication equipment • Ensure refrigerated vehicle fridge units are working correctly & arrange service and repairs • Champion a safe working culture and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies / procedures and safe systems of work • Maintain focus on workplace safety, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with safe working procedures, control measures identified via risk assessment and COSHH assessment, etc. • Observe, act and immediately report any issues that may pose a threat to a safe working environment • Ensure that the circumstances of any accidents or incidents are recorded in detail, reported via specified methods and that any supporting documentation is completed promptly, including any statutory returns. What You'll Need To Succeed In order to be considered for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and experience. Job Requirements A level of agility is required to permit access to all areas of plant and equipment • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces. Qualifications and Training (essential) NVQ Level 3 or Time Served Electrical or Mechanical • Demonstrate competent numeracy and literacy skills • Competent knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel). (desirable) 17th or 18th Edition wiring regulation qualification • HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an Engineering Discipline • Food industry experience • Supervisory experience • Accredited cross trade qualification • English, Maths, Chemistry and/or Physics - GCSE/O Level Grade C or above or equivalent. General Knowledge (essential) Detailed knowledge of manufacturing equipment and/or processes and of the safety requirements in the maintenance and repair of same • Knowledge of safe working practices and what constitutes a safe place of work. (desirable) Knowledge of equipment and processes within the food production environment. Specialist Knowledge (essential) Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings • Knowledge of equipment to include: Motor overloads / contactors - Variable speed drives - Diagnostics and repair abilities of various electrical and automation systems - PLCs - Electronic circuits, panel building, PLC wiring - Modifying and updating panel drawings - Air compressors/dryers - Pumps and mechanical seals - Pneumatic systems, actuated valves - Mechanical drive systems, gear boxes/conveyors - Hydraulics. (desirable) Knowledge of equipment to include: Refrigeration systems - Vacuum packing equipment • Have experience using a Maintenance ERP system. Experience (essential) Minimum of 10 years recent and relevant work experience within a production or manufacturing environment. (desirable) Relevant experience in chilled/ frozen food manufacturing and production. Skills and Abilities (essential) Good communication skills • Able to maintain accurate records • Able to display initiative and apply problem-solving and planning skills • Able to work unsupervised • Able to work as part of a team • Able to recognise their own skills limitations which can be enhanced through training. Behaviours (essential) Meticulous attention to detail • Committed to quality • Self-motivated and teamwork-oriented • Flexible and adaptable to change • Demonstrate trust and respect for others • Leadership skills. Circumstances (essential) Flexibility required outside core work hours and stay on a job until completion • Overtime maybe required to facilitate colleague holidays and absence when necessary • Flexibility for shift team change may be required to improve team skills balance. What You'll Get In Return For working core hours of Monday - Friday 07:30 - 17:00 you will earn a highly attractive salary of £45000 - £50000 (DoE). Very occasional weekend or call out work may be required but times and rates will be agreed in advance. What You Need To Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #