Total 7 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Liverpool, Merseyside, l35sj

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We are seeking an experienced and driven Responsive Repairs Team Manager to join HMS.







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In this dynamic role, you’ll manage a team of approximately 20 operatives. With a focus on compliance and operational excellence,
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Responsibilities




* Lead and achieve contract performance targets, maintaining a high standard of customer service and ensuring commercial success
through continuous service enhancements.
* Evaluate workload, forecast requirements, and track team performance to set priorities and meet operational goals.
* Optimise resource management to plan and complete work within budget, deadlines, and quality standards, while exceeding
customer expectations.
* Oversee material stock levels and perform regular checks to ensure vehicles and equipment are properly managed and maintained.
* Identify and address high costs, inefficiencies, and poor performance, making necessary changes to operational procedures for
better results.
* Ensure adherence to contract administration processes by completing all required documentation accurately and on time.
* Monitor team performance and take proactive measures to meet contractual commitments.
* Work with the teams to control costs and oversee profitability.
* Supervise operatives to maintain quality standards and conduct inspections of completed work.
* Manage staff attendance, leave, and sick leave effectively.
* Handle employee relations issues in line with Torus policies and guidance.
* Support training and development needs of the workforce, including Lead Technician growth.
* Make well-informed decisions regarding work progress under adverse conditions, ensuring timely communication with customers.
* Plan and organise work to meet client contract conditions and remain adaptable to changing circumstances.
* Promote health and safety best practices throughout the workforce.



Skills & Experience:




* ONC / NVQ Level 3 in Construction related discipline.
* SMSTS/IOSH or similar Health and Safety Qualification.
* Full UK driver’s license



Additional Information:




Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:

* Right to work verification
* Qualification certificate check
* 2x Completed references
* OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
* DBS check (if required for role)
* Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s



Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Subject Leader for Mathematics to join our thriving, oversubscribed school. This post represents an exciting opportunity to lead the next stage of development for this well-established department, which has benefitted from successful curriculum development. The successful candidate should be an experienced and enthusiastic leader with effective strategies improve the quality of education in order to raise academic achievement, through a relentless focus on teaching and learning and student support.

At Litherland High School we believe in providing our students with excellent and exciting educational opportunities based on the core values of kindness, integrity and tenacity. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum and high aspiration; there is no cap on ambition building the skills for successful lives. We are incredibly proud that our relentless focus on improvement was validated by Ofsted in February 2024, securing Good in all areas. We are resolutely on our journey to provide an outstanding education for our students.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is very popular, oversubscribed and full of first choices.

Our recent Ofsted inspection (February 2024) evaluated our provision as ‘Good’ in all areas, and highlighted many strengths in our school including the behaviour and attitudes of our students.

We offer:

• Pay and Conditions -Aligned with national School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions for teaching staff (STCPD) and National Joint Council (NJC) for support staff.
• Automatic Pay Progression
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Legal money advice through confidential EAP helpline
• 24/7, 365 counselling services through confidential EAP

Further details about the role

One of the foundations of our success is our place in the heart of our community; the relationships between our staff, students and families are fundamental to securing the high levels of engagement. 96% of parents would recommend our school to other parents. This partnership helps us to ensure strong behaviour, which means our teachers can work in a happy and safe environment, focused on what they do best: teaching. Our staff are committed to our school and community; many of them have been here for most of their career – indeed several are alumni and live locally - and staff turnover is low, which we believe is indicative of a happy work environment and a commitment to staff well-being.

If you can inspire children, enjoy working with young people and are determined to make a real difference to the students you teach then you could be the kind of teacher we are looking for.

All documentation can be downloaded for this post (see below). Please submit an application form, covering letter, and equal opportunities form directly to Linda Kinsella, Personnel, Litherland High School, Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool L21 0DB or applications can be emailed to lkinsella@mylhs.org

Apply by noon on Monday 21st October 2024

Interviews w/c 21st October 2024

Job start January 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Litherland High School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the wellbeing of young people. An appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and will be subject to references.

Senior Research Excellence and Strategy ManagerFull time, permanent position
Liverpool
Salary: £46,485 - £58,596
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for research and teaching in tropical diseases. As a world leader in translating academic research into tangible health impacts we are proud of the work we do and the impact this has on the people who need our help most. Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, ranked 2^nd in the UK for research impact through REF2021, and having recently celebrated our 125^th anniversary, there has never been a more exciting time to join our organisation.

In preparation for LSTM’s REF2029 submission, we are looking to appoint a Senior Research Excellence and Strategy Manager to join our Office for Research Strategy and Knowledge Exchange within our professional services function.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range activities including all aspects of REF (Research Excellence Framework) including providing advice, leadership, coordination, compliance, quality and submission. This post will also hold responsibility for providing research strategy insights, in addition to contributing the LSTM funder engagement strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Research Strategy & Knowledge Exchange in helping to shape a brand-new department. The post will also support the research committee Chair and leadership of the Secretariat, with the ultimate shared goal of creating an optimal research innovation ecosystem to deliver LSTM’s mission, whilst building on LSTM’s world-class reputation.

Key responsibilities will include:


Strategy Development




Working with the Head of the Research Strategy & Knowledge Exchange to provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the research strategy, fostering a collaborative and innovative approach.
Lead, advise and support as domain expert user within LSTM’s Research Information System.
Manage the relevant delivery priorities of the broader Office for Research Strategy and Knowledge Exchange team to sector-leading standards, ensuring a high quality, focussed and fully compliant service is provided.





Research Excellence Framework (REF)

Adopt the role of LSTM’s trusted REF (Research Excellence Framework) advisor, providing professional management of REF submissions and all subsequent exercises, including supporting the leadership team with the development and implementation of REF strategies.
Analyse, interpret and adopt external guidance and policy, highlighting potential risk and exposure of the organisation and developing appropriate mitigations.




Research Environment & Strategy

Lead regular dialogue and liaison with department heads, global hubs, faculty members and international partners to understand the research needs of the academic community
Develop and implement effective research horizon scanning, intelligence gathering and a strategic funder engagement approach.




External Engagement:

Support the Head of Research Strategy & Knowledge Exchange and senior academics to represent LSTM at relevant national and international forums related to research and knowledge exchange excellence, sharing best practices, and establishing collaborative networks.
Contribute and quality assure information/data returns for relevant Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), including developing local processes to gather appropriate information.



The successful candidate will bring:


Knowledge and experience of research within a higher education context, including REF and/or KEF and Research, Culture and Environment
Significant involvement in previous REF submissions
Knowledge and understanding of relevant funding bodies, their practice and strategic priorities
An excellent understanding of broader national policy priorities in relation to research and knowledge exchange
Experience in a senior research management or planning role in the higher education sector
The ability to assess research performance at all levels of institutional organisation, ensuring responsible use of metrics
Experience of the research cycle, in particular horizon scanning and funder engagement
Educated to degree level or equivalent


To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached.

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Agile working
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
High street discounts and cashback offers
Government-backed cycle to work scheme
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Application process:

To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report: https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

The post holder is responsible for the safe and effective management of the research nursing service Lead and manage personnel providing opportunities for staff development, which meets the identified core needs of the ward through empowerment and progression planning. Implement a robust system of performance management to ensure all staff undergo training and development to meet core skills. Ensure patient flow is effective and timely through clinical research study set and management Demonstrate through clinical practice the required role model for all staff grades. Adhere to and facilitate Trust Risk Management Strategy at local level. Maintain and monitor departmental budget through effective resource management systems with the support of the Lead Clinical Research Nurse/Matron. Ensure self and staff adhere to Trust/Department professional development programmes. Ensure staff participation in Trust events and follow up action plans to implement effective change management across the division. Ensure staff participation in service developments. Manage staff performance ensuring high clinical standards are maintained utilising review systems such as appraisal and professional development plans which reflect competencies. Participate in the relevant Clinical Research Network meetings networking with other Research Units Ensure the nurses are compliant with relevant Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Standards as outlined by the NIHR CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Lead clinical practice ensuring the delivery of a high standard of family centred care Manage staff performance to ensure high clinical standards are maintained utilising review systems such as appraisal and professional development. Ensure patients privacy is maintained and religious and cultural beliefs are respected at all times. Promote and maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and families. Be responsible for ensuring quality care delivery within the CRF and by the clinical research nursing staff through the audit of nursing practice and implementation of evidence based clinical research. Promote effective communication to ensure a cohesive and seamless approach to care. Responsible for ensuring that performance data is recorded effectively in order to monitor and evaluate activity within the ward area. Responsible for performance management and obtaining Key performance indicators within the clinical research nursing service. Facilitate the partnership approach between patient, parents and all professionals involved in their care, to provide a positive patient experience. To participate / undertake risk management assessments at local level and develop strategies to improve quality care, this would include clinical risks and RCA. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Will ensure own professional and / or clinical training needs are identified and any core deficits addressed, within a 12 month time frame, meeting agreed learning action plan deadlines with the support of the Lead Clinical Research Nurse/Matron Develop and facilitate educational and training programmes for the nursing team to ensure compliance with mandatory, statutory and specialist clinical skills. Facilitate / lead nursing staff development through clinical and academic support. Ensure nurse training is compliant with relevant Research Governance and CRF standards. RESEARCH: Lead / Promote and participate in the Trusts / National Benchmarking program thus improving quality and standards of care. Support and facilitate Trust research projects through implementation of the research strategy within the Unit. . Continually update own knowledge. Actively promote and support Quality Audits at both local and Trust level in order to improve standards of care. Participate and lead as appropriate CRF Patient Safety Scans. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Monitor and further develop standards of care for children cared for on the CRF and by the clinical research nursing team. Undertake risk management assessments ensuring robust action plans are adhered to. Work towards National Guidelines and DOH incentives. Undertake patient/parent satisfaction surveys as directed by the Trust. Participate in Trust quality review assessments. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Continue to develop self and role through clinical supervision/action learning and continuing professional education. Attend yearly mandatory training sessions and participate in Trust programmes.

An exciting new position has become available at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a band 7 Research Sponsorship support manager.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the leadership and development of a small team of support staff facilitating home grown research in LUHFT.

We are looking for an enthusiastic manager with clinical research experience to develop our current portfolio of studies including CTIMP's and Device studies to PROM's development and tissue research.

The successful candidate will have experience of protocol development and delivery and be able to support all researchers from junior staff to senior professors. Experience in ethical and competent authority applications and grant submissions will be required. The Trust is part of the Liverpool Joint research office and it would be expected that this staff member would continue to attend those review meetings on behalf of the Trust.

The role will also support the trust research training programme and deputise the current research Governance manager as required.

The applicant will also be expected to undertake unblinded monitoring duties as required which may mean a requirement to travel. to other sites.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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• Facilitation of Research Sponsorship
• unblinded monitoring
• Line management of small team
• Protocol review and ethical submission support


This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024

Facilitation of Research Sponsorship unblinded monitoring Line management of small team Protocol review and ethical submission support

We are currently seeking an interim Science Technical Project Leader, to work with our global FMCG client's division, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced Scientific FMCG environment.

The position is based in the Knowledge Quarter in Liverpool City Centre (L3), accessible by train, bus and car. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months (With potential to extend), requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a new member of the Product Delivery Team in Elida Beauty who will act as a Technical Project Leader on Sourcing and Savings projects, and as Scale-up engineer on Innovation projects, to help deliver a portfolio of innovative products across personal care that will delight the consumer. The Product Delivery team generally leads all sourcing and savings project, plus governs product scale-up qualification across all projects. This role will provide the opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of brands and consumer applications across our beauty and personal care brands.

Main Purpose of the Job:

• Lead and co-ordinate technical project workstreams to deliver against agreed Innovation and renovation road maps
• Technical leadership and accountability for the scale-up (overall qualification) of products into new manufacturing sites
• Ensure all developments not only meet business objectives, but are developed in a fully compliant way against all safety, regulatory and quality needs
• Identify new opportunities to deliver to consumer, customer and business needs - including but not limited to new and more sustainable product solutions

Role Accountabilities:

• Lead and land projects for Elida Beauty brands as acting as TPL
• Ensure that all the mandated product development protocols and stability requirements are addressed. Ensure that the products meet all the consumer safety & regulatory requirements.
• Manage the network along with the project team. Ensure proper risk assessment & mitigation plan is in place for assigned projects.
• Identify and bring to the organisation new business opportunities through novel thinking and understanding of consumer trends and needs. Must include, but not limited to, sustainability game changers and inclusive design.
• Work closely with other R&D functions to deliver assigned projects as well as broader product development capabilities, such as Product Logic Savings, Technical Capability building, Consumer test sample making, etc.
• Develop and maintain technical assessments of the environmental impact of and the risk involved in activities, including the success in terms of quality and OTIF.

• Manage end to end qualification activities of our manufacturing and product development partner organisation, from material selection, lab and pilot scale

• Product making, evaluation and testing, result analysis and reporting - through to main plant trials and first productions.
• Manage budgetary project requirements including partner activities.
• Manage the creation of specifications in Oracle PLM to fully capture all aspects of the product required for compliant high quality manufacture.
• Own aspects of our capability agenda making improvements to how we work, our knowledge and understanding of consumers, products and manufacture.
• Lead input of whole product related perspective to x-functional teams - ensuring risks are identified, understood and mitigated. Ensure timings and expectations of formulation related activities are ambitious and correctly recognised within project plans.

• Contribute to compelling consumer and customer insights and stories through connection with consumers. Support business through direct customer interactions and presentations where required.

Critical Competencies:

• 3+ years experience in technical product development roles, ideally in beauty / personal care FMCG. Experience acting as a TPL desirable.
• Self starter who brings a great inner game to work every day making a positive impact on those around them with great verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects at one time knowing where they can add value and where others need to.
• Ability to understand and simplify problems to their key component drivers, driving smart and innovative decision making.
• Ability to apply business leadership understanding and prioritise the impact of development choices considering factors such as cost, consumer experience and the environment.
• Experience within more than one functional area of R&D is desirable, e.g. formulation, product formulation, process scale-up, regulatory.
• Science or Engineering degree in a relevant field, or alternative transferable technical qualification.
• Track record of delivering products to market, through working with x-functional teams and external partners.