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Field Service Engineer (Field/Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Cambridge/West Suffolk Territory

8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

£31,000 - £36,000 Starting Salary

Benefits: Paid Door to Door + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 + Fully Expensed Van (can be used for personal use) + Fuel Card + 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension + Training Package + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + IT Equipment + Uniform and Washed Weekly + Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Field Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy a local field based role offering comprehensive on the job training, extensive benefits package and progression routes.

The Field Service Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. This is also a great career opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry as the company will fully train. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

The company are a manufacturer of forklift trucks. Part of a team in the area, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment in Cambridge and West Suffolk. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Field Service Engineer Role in Brief:

*Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
*Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
*Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
*Spares placed in van overnight

The Field Service Engineer Required:

*Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
*Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
*Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to the nature of the role, to encourage all women of all cultures and religions in our community to access breast screening, applicants must be female. This is deemed to be an occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraph 1 and the Employment Statutory Code of Practice Chapter 13 paragraphs 13.5-13.9. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 14 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 26 November 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. The advert will close at midnight on 20 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 3 December 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for the Fixed Term option as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 20 November 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 3 December 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) This vacancy will close at midnight on 18 November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 26 November 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Account Manager - Insurance My Prestige Client are a leading Health Insurance specialist, and are seeking a driven and professional Account Manager to join their dynamic team. Salary: £30,000+ (Competitive, dependent on experience)
Location: Peterborough
Type: Full-time About the Role As an Account Manager, you'll play a crucial role in driving My Clients business growth, managing key relationships, and representing the company with professionalism and expertise. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact in a thriving industry. Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and convert warm leads
• Manage and enhance relationships with key sports accounts, healthcare brokers, and intermediaries
• Conduct client visits to strengthen relationships and win new business
• Prepare quotations and renewal terms for key accounts
• Support product and service development
• Assist in delivering training to brokers
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager to increase Corporate Healthcare volume

Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is comfortable conducting business discussions with prospects and brokers
• Demonstrates a strong desire to succeed and meet targets
• Is willing to travel for client meetings
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Has a good understanding of FCA guidelines

Previous experience in insurance is beneficial, but full product training will be provided. Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Mobile phone and access to a business vehicle
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave, including additional family days
• Free worldwide multi-trip travel insurance (discounted for family members)
• Cash benefits linked to personal accident, life cover, and critical illness
• Monthly employee rewards scheme
• Commitment to employee learning and development
• Access to wellbeing services and discount schemes

About My Client Specialising in Health Insurance and priding themselves on their professional, driven, and friendly team. If you're looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment and want to be part of our exciting journey, we'd love to hear from you. My Client is an equal opportunity employer who celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Clinical Customer Advisor Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum
Location: Peterborough (convenient location close to A1)
Hours: Regular Monday to Friday, daytime hours My Prestigious Client are a well-established, family-run Private Health Insurance company are seeking an experienced Health Services Advisor to join their growing assessment and liaison team. About the Role As a Clinical Customer Advisor, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing our health services by leveraging your medical practice experience and expertise in handling medical reports. You'll work on complex issues, assess medical communications, and support the team's understanding of medical practices and terminology. Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess health reports to ensure appropriate next steps
• Support customers through the hospital liaison process
• Assist company-wide understanding of medical practices and terminology
• Influence improvements in internal procedures
• Support the Medical Advisory Panel in service development
• Conduct root cause analysis for identified issues
• Produce reports for internal use and senior management
• Stay current with industry developments and their potential impacts

Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in medical practice and working with medical reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially with sensitive information
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple complex issues concurrently
• Familiarity with data analysis techniques

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary (£27,000 - £33,000)
• Pension scheme
• Attendance bonus
• Generous annual leave, including additional family days
• Free worldwide multi-trip travel insurance (discounted for family members)
• Cash benefits linked to personal accident, life cover, and critical illness
• Monthly employee rewards scheme
• Commitment to employee learning and development
• Access to wellbeing services and discount schemes
• Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit
• Friendly working environment

About Us My Client are a professional, driven, and grounded team that values a fun working environment. If our culture sounds like a good fit for you and you want to be part of our exciting journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Contracts Manager My Prestige Client are a highly successful family run business since 1988 they are currently seeking an experienced professional Contract Manager to join their friendly and accomplished Team , a well-established Health Insurance company, in a key senior position. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, thrive in a financially regulated environment, and demonstrate influence and engagement across all departments. Key Responsibilities Contract Management and Negotiation

• Apply leadership in healthcare contract management, including cost negotiation
• Ensure procedures align with FCA guidelines and reflect best business practices
• Effectively manage appointments and represent the company professionally

Financial and Business Analysis

• Produce and interpret regular reports to support business objectives
• Identify opportunities for innovation and drive continuous improvement
• Liaison with Claims Manager to resolve service invoice queries

Product and Service Development

• Support development and management of company products and services
• Guide and assist in developing support services through the Medical Advisory Panel
• Stay informed of industry changes to manage relevant projects and developments

Relationship Management

• Develop and influence external business relationships with medical service providers
• Communicate procedural changes effectively across the organisation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a contractual environment
• Strong commercial awareness and leadership skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Well-developed communication skills
• Results-focused approach
• Ability to persuade and influence at all levels
• Team player

Benefits

• Office-based position with regular Monday to Friday hours
• Competitive pension scheme
• Generous annual leave package including additional family days
• Free worldwide multi-trip travel insurance (discounted for family members)
• Cash benefits linked to personal accident, life cover, and critical illness
• Monthly employee rewards scheme
• Commitment to employee learning and development
• Access to wellbeing services and discount schemes
• Free tea, coffee, fresh fruit, and parking
• Friendly working environment in Peterborough, conveniently located near the A1

Their company culture values professionalism, drive, and a grounded approach. If you're excited about joining their team and contributing to their journey, please apply Today !

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Head of Quality and Regulatory Affairs

A fast growing healthcare technology company is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Head of Quality and Regulatory Affairs to join their team. This individual will play a critical role in guiding the organisation's innovative medical products through the regulatory approval process, ensuring compliance with global quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about navigating complex regulatory landscapes to bring cutting-edge technologies to market.

You must have demonstrable experience with successful regulatory submissions, including FDA, UKCA, and CE marking applications for in vitro diagnostics.

Role Overview

• Lead Regulatory Strategy: Develop and execute the regulatory strategy for all products across key international markets.


• Provide Regulatory Guidance: Ensure the team is up-to-date on global regulatory changes and train team members on regulatory requirements.


• Oversee Submissions: Lead the preparation and submission of regulatory applications, including FDA approvals, UKCA, and CE marking.


• Post-Market Compliance: Ensure that post-market surveillance activities comply with all regulatory requirements.


• Manage External Relations: Serve as the key point of contact for communications with regulatory bodies, Notified Bodies, and reimbursement entities.

Additionally, the Head of Quality will manage the company's quality systems, including:

• Achieve ISO13485 Certification: Lead the process to gain and maintain ISO13485 certification, ensuring full compliance with quality standards.


• Quality Management System (QMS): Oversee the company's QMS, ensuring that all staff are trained on and adhere to quality procedures.


• Audit Leadership: Lead both internal and external audits to ensure ongoing compliance.

This is an exceptional opportunity to drive the regulatory and quality functions of a company at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Ideal candidates will be passionate about bringing life-changing products to market while ensuring the highest regulatory and quality standards.

Please note: We are unable to accept applicants who require sponsorship.

Your new company
A well established, privately owned construction and civil engineering company, they operate throughout the UK and Ireland. Offering a number of different services including construction, civil engineering and facilities management across various sectors such as healthcare, education and defence.
Your new role
Working on an exciting project in Cambridgeshire, they require a Design Manager to manage design teams and all the processes in relation to producing a set of construction issue deliverables that a building can be built from.The role can encompass overseeing internal and external design consultant teams, controlling the development of the design concept into manufacturing and managing the installation information.


Some duties to include:

• Manage the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise.
• Review and assist in tender opportunities and value engineering.
• Engage with and manage the external consultant and sub-contractor design teams.
• Prepare, manage, monitor and report on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme and Design Responsibility Matrix.
• Ensure the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate.
• Develop and implement the drawing and document control systems and protocols.
• Review and assist the Project Manager and Project Planner in developing the construction programme in conjunction with the design programme.
• Assist the Commercial Team in preparing and developing the procurement schedule.
• Lead and chair the project design team meetings and design coordination workshops.
• Assess and review project design information for content, quality, health & safety, CDM and compliance
• Assist the Project Manager and Project QS in reviewing scope of all variation and change control requests.
• Implement and manage the site RFI process and register.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders as required to build key project relationships.
• Manage client expectations and requirements, and promote and manage client engagement within the project team.
• Provide support and advice to clients as to their requirements and obligations in the development of building design.
• Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales.
• Strive to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction.
• Assist in on-site SHEQ and preparation of site health and safety plan, site traffic management plans & site fire plans when required.
• Assist in development of company BIM standards and BIM implementation on projects when required.
• Undertake Quality Inspections, review preparation and content of site quality plans file.
  
  
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Construction industry experience.
• Relevant design/construction related qualification
• Good understanding of Construction processes and all aspects of Buildability.
  
  
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement

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.

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Location: Cambridge Crown or Cambridge Magistrates Court
Salary: £25,126 per annum

Working as a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a job, it’s the chance to be a part of something great, to join a work family where you are valued, and you can make a difference every day.  In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer:

- Base Salary of £25,126 (35hrs pw).
- We believe in recognising your contributions and growth, so as well as continuous training & development opportunities, every year, you will be eligible for a base salary increment, allowing you to see tangible progress in your earnings (year 2
- £25,736 / year 3
- £26,320 / year 4
- £26,925)  
- Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, MIND, Simply Health Care and Dental Plans and more
- Access to a range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, Retail and Hospitality discounts and more
- A supportive team & culture where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion


We are operational 24/6 and you’ll cover various early and late shifts, 35hrs pw. Flexibility is key as due to the nature of role there are a range of different working arrangements & additional hours. There will be days when your finishing time could be unpredictable, however, we operate a rota basis (provided 12 weeks in advance) that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love.

About the Role:
As a PCO at our court, you’ll work as part of a team to provide safe and secure escorting and custody services to detainees, focusing on maintaining their physical and mental wellbeing. During court proceedings, you’ll be responsible for every aspect of detainee management until it’s time for them to return to custody or be released. Key duties include:

- Escorting defendants to and from courtrooms, cells, and other areas within the court, including accompanying them to the toilet to ensure security and safety. This may involve being handcuffed to the detainee.
- Monitoring and supervising detainees while they are in the docks during court sessions, ensuring they remain secure and do not pose a risk to themselves or others.
- Being privy to sensitive and confidential information discussed during court proceedings, including testimonies, legal arguments etc. Maintaining discretion and confidentiality is paramount. Being prepared to listen to harrowing and distressing testimonies and evidence. It is crucial to maintain professionalism and provide support to detainees while managing your own emotional wellbeing.
- Ensuring that detainees have access to food and drink throughout the day, catering to any dietary requirements or restrictions.
- Monitoring the mental and physical health of detainees, providing support and reporting any concerns to the appropriate authorities.
- Ensuring the safety and security of the court environment, including responding to any incidents or emergencies that may arise. Conducting thorough searches of property and individuals to prevent contraband from entering secure areas.
- Completing necessary paperwork and data entry accurately, including logging detainee movements, incidents, and any other relevant information.
- Working closely with other court staff, law enforcement, and legal professionals to ensure smooth and secure court operations


What you need to do the job!
Our current PCO’s come to us with different work & life experiences, what you’ve done before doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re committed to making a difference to the lives of others – the rest you will learn during your 5 1/2-weeks training course and through our experienced colleagues.

Ideally, you’ll have a current valid driver's license, be reasonably fit and have good written and verbal communications skills, using those skills to manage and control all situations. This role requires a high level of responsibility, vigilance, and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and care. You will be an integral part of the judicial process, ensuring that justice is administered safely and securely. Our roles would suit those who have a particular interest in criminology or psychology.

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Our Assessment Process:
Online Assessment (sent via email upon application) -> Briefing call to assess eligibility -> Competency based virtual interview -> short role-play and written exercise.

Additional Information: 
All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks with Enhanced DBS (Adult & Child Barring) and satisfactory employment references. 

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About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

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Daniel Owen are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the maintenance, construction, engineering & rail industries.

We are currently working on behalf of a large Housing Association. They are currently looking for a Bathroom Fitter to carry out works on both occupied and void properties within Papworth and surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will have experience in fitting a complete bathroom fitting, from start to finish.

A van and fuel card will be supplied and there is potential it could be permanent work.

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Your new company
You will be joining a world leading research institute based in the Cambridge area - who have a wide range of partnerships within academia and pharmaceutical & biotech companies - focusing on research within cancer.
The institution has invested heavily in equipment and lab upgrades and fosters a highly collaborative and friendly work environment, where you will be working with leading experts within cancer and biological research.They also offer very generous benefits, a flexible approach to working and make significant investment into the training and development of their staff, so there will be a number of opportunities to develop new and advance existing skills.


Your new role
You will be joining a prestigious research group working with some of the leading scientists in the genetics field carrying out research work to identify new approaches to tackle cancer.
Main responsibilities will include:

• Lead innovative research in molecular biology to uncover fundamental mechanisms related to genetic and protein functions in cancer.
• Investigate interactions between modified bases and proteins, focusing on their impact on genome functions like transcription and chromatin organisation.
• Develop new techniques to study the dynamics of modified bases and their binding proteins, utilising chemical and genetic approaches.
• Analyse genetic/genomic and other omics data sets to provide insights and use these to design future experiments.
• Explore genetic targets for synthetic lethality opportunities in cancer.
• Manage your own research projects while collaborating with others, ensuring meticulous record-keeping and resource management.
• Share your findings through presentations and publications, and help to mentor PhD students.

What you'll need to succeed
As well as strong communication and organisational skills, you should have:

• A PhD (or be nearing completion) in molecular biology, biochemistry, cancer genomics, or related fields, or significant equivalent experience
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including RNA/DNA analysis, PCR, protein analysis, and western blotting.
• Advanced cloning skills, with experience in genetic engineering, vector construction, and CRISPR/Cas9 systems.
• Expertise in recombinant protein design and expression, utilising systems like E. coli, along with purification methods such as FPLC and mass spectrometry.
• Familiarity with genomic technologies like ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, and single-cell methods, preferably within oncology research, though this is not essential.

It would be an advantage to have good data analysis skills and experience using programming / scripting languages such as Python and/or R, along with tools like MATLAB and Bioconductor, however training can be provided.

What you'll get in return
An exciting opportunity to work with one of the leading research institutes in the country, excellent career and skills development, a great working atmosphere and the chance to make a real impact on cancer research.


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 me on 0203 465 0057.
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.

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Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment. This vacancy will close at midnight on 24th November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 9th December 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 17th November 2024 Interviews are due to be held week commencing 16th December 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.