Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre Facilities Manager

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The University wishes to appoint a Facilities Manager for the Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC). This is an exciting opportunity to lead the PEMC in its next phase of development, overseeing its move to a new, bespoke facility and building on its existing capacity to support high-quality research, commercial and teaching work. You will work alongside academic and business development leaders in developing the PEMC’s portfolio of work, undertaken by an expert team of core technical staff. The PEMC is a unique facility within the University of Plymouth. It is supported by a new Strategic Board with a mission to significantly enhance PEMC’s research and commercial activities across the science and industrial sectors. It is well positioned to achieve this uplift using its range of electron microscopes (SEM, TEM & FIB-SEM) equipped with an array of analytical techniques (EDS, WDS, EBSD, STEM & CL), as well as dedicated sample preparation equipment for life and physical sciences, and engineering. The Centre’s interdisciplinary team of dedicated electron microscopists already works across the University and with industrial / commercial partners. Team members perform essential roles that enable students and staff in one-to-one and whole group settings, and maintain and develop a range of electron microscopes and sample preparation equipment. Working closely with stakeholders, our technicians share their knowledge with others, helping them to develop their ideas and fulfil their academic and / or business potential. In your role as Facilities Manager you will oversee the day-to-day functions of the PEMC (including line-managing the Centre’s team of technicians) and be involved in setting strategic direction / strategic decision making with the Board. Critical to the future success of the PEMC will be your ability to work successfully with others in the university and beyond, and to support the University’s business development team in developing a strong technical understanding of the facility’s capabilities and applications in both commercial and academic contexts. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Prof Jon Shaw at **** This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 12 December 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£36,386 - £42,155 per annum - Grade 7
Package:
Permanent, Full-Time
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the PEMC in its next phase of development, overseeing its move to a new, bespoke facility and building on its existing capacity to support high-quality research, commercial and teaching work. You will work alongside
academic and business development leaders in developing the PEMC’s portfolio of work, undertaken by an expert team of core technical staff.
The PEMC is a unique facility within the University of Plymouth. It is supported by a new Strategic Board with a mission to significantly enhance PEMC’s research and commercial activities across the science and industrial sectors. It is well positioned to achieve this uplift using its range of electron microscopes (SEM, TEM & FIB-SEM) equipped with an array of analytical techniques (EDS, WDS, EBSD, STEM & CL), as well as dedicated sample preparation equipment for life and physical sciences, and engineering.
The Centre’s interdisciplinary team of dedicated electron microscopists already works across the University and with industrial / commercial partners. Team members perform essential roles that enable students and staff in one-to-one and whole group settings, and maintain and develop a range of electron microscopes and sample preparation equipment. Working closely with stakeholders, our technicians share their knowledge with others, helping them to develop their ideas and fulfil their academic and / or business potential.
In your role as Facilities Manager you will oversee the day-to-day functions of the PEMC (including line-managing the Centre’s team of technicians) and be involved in setting strategic direction / strategic decision making with the Board. Critical to the future success of the PEMC will be your ability to work successfully with others in the university and beyond, and to support the University’s business development team in developing a strong technical understanding of the facility’s capabilities and applications in both commercial and academic contexts.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Prof Jon Shaw at ****
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 12 December 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT
Job Description
A9140
£36,386 - £42,155 per annum - Grade 7
36386
36386
42155
Professional/Support Services
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Permanent, Full-Time
37
FR Permanent Fulltime All Year
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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