Total 4 Senior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2QP

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics within the Faculty of Engineering and Technology seeks to appoint to the grade of Senior Lecturer or Senior Teaching Fellow in Mathematics.

We are looking to appoint someone with demonstrable experience in the fields of mathematics, statistics and data science.

The role will require delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the School and the specific development of the areas listed to ensure our curriculum is up-to-date and meeting the needs of employers and applicants. You will also be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics in the fields of mathematics, statistics and data science. In addition, you may contribute to the development and delivery of outreach and engagement initiatives as well as interdisciplinary project areas. You are likely to have a background in a relevant area with a PhD in a related subject and/or relevant professional experience from industry.

For further information please contact Dr Mike Riley (Interim School Director) M. or Dr Martin Hanneghan (Subject Head) M.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

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Summary of the role:

Due to Expansion in our Business Operational Support function, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Actuarial Analyst to join our team.

You will play a key part in supporting with complex manual calculations and policy queries from our customer-facing teams, including assisting with mainframe migrations and changes.

If you are looking to build your career at a leading Life and Pensions company, whilst continuing your Actuary studies then please apply today!

What you'll be doing

• Completing complex manual calculations to support business enquiries.
• Providing responses to complex policy enquiries to support other business areas.
• Updating and testing regular changes to systems including regular bonus updates, policy fee updates and premium rate changes.
• Using and interrogating complex spreadsheets to enable complex non-standard queries to be answered.
• Supporting mainframe migrations and changes; particularly, specifying the calculations to be migrated to new systems.

What we're looking for

• Working towards the Associate of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
• Experience working in an Actuarial Team supporting customer-facing functions.
• Experience supporting a migration programme.
• From a life insurance or outsourcing background, with in-depth knowledge of life assurance and pension product types and charges.
• Adept at specifying and testing life and pensions calculations.

If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!

What skills and experience we're looking for



POST: Senior Science Technician



REQUIRED: September 2024



SALARY: NJC Grade F 12- 19 (£26,421- £29,777) per annum (pro-rata)



HOURS: 36 Hours per week. Permanent (Term Time plus 15 days)



LOCATION: MAGHULL HIGH SCHOOL



The governors are seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician. The successful candidate will be an energetic and conscientious individual with a good degree of flexibility to support the delivery of practical science across all science specialisms. With limited instruction or guidance, the post holder will assist teachers in the preparation and maintenance of teaching resources, equipment and science facilities.



The technician may also be required to support within lessons where specialist equipment is being used, or additional supervision/instruction is required.



The ideal candidate will have the highest of expectations and aspirations for themselves and others. They will be innovative, creative and ideally will have up-to-date knowledge of scientific equipment and materials, including the safe storage and disposal of used chemicals, Health and Safety, COSHH, CLEAPSS and other relevant legislation.



The Maghull High Science Department currently consists of 10 teaching staff, 10 dedicated labs including 2 new labs, 2 preparation rooms and 1 chemical store with equipment and resources for the teaching of KS3, GCSE, A Levels and BTEC qualifications.



For any enquiries about the post, please contact Miss N Bowen at bowenn@maghullhigh.com



or telephone: 0151 527 3961.



For further information and application pack please visit www.maghullhigh.com



PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE MAGHULL HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM – CVs MAY ONLY BE USED AS A SUPPORTING DOCUMENT.



CLOSING DATE: Friday 5th July 2024 12.00pm



INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD: Week commencing Monday 8th July



NO AGENCIES PLEASE



ENHANCED DISCLOSURE



Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).



The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.



Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974



In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.



A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/



What the school offers its staff



Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Meols Cop High School, Birkdale High School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.



Commitment to safeguarding

Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/

We are working with a highly exciting St Helens based tax advisory client in the R&D tax space who are recruiting for a Senior 360 R&D Tax Consultant. You will focus on the delivery of an exciting client portfolio, as well as mentor the junior members if you are interested in expanding your seniority.

As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for the delivery of R&D Tax Relief claims including both technical and financial aspects. Working closely with an expert commercial team, the senior consultant will be responsible for managing an extensive and varied client portfolio, onboarding new clients and guiding them through the process. The role also includes providing feedback to the commercial team to inform new lines of enquiry and to provide expert tax advice as appropriate to clients.

Expectations

• Manage and deliver a client portfolio
• Desire to work in a fast paced environment and deal with deadline pressures
• Capability for high volume work whilst maintaining attention to detail and high accuracy
• Effective time management is essential
• Develop financial knowledge and expertise to be capable of providing R&D tax specific advice to clients
• Deliver technical reports and financial analyses with exceptional level of accuracy
• Provide and develop exceptional client management skills
• Work with internal commercial team to both acquire new clients and develop new industry areas to focus on
• Work autonomously and independently
• Share knowledge of previous technical areas and develop further technical curiosity
• Mentor junior teammates and assist with training where appropriate
• Enjoy the company culture!

Requirements

• Previous R&D Tax Relief experience
• Prior industrial experience in engineering or science related sectors
• Excellent written skills
• Proven problem solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Masters or PhD/EngD degree in a science or engineering subject
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word and Excel)
• Ability to work autonomously with high productivity and accuracy
• Excellent teamwork skills with desire to coach junior teammates