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Technical Services is seeking to appoint a Senior Technician with a strong background in the chemical analysis of soils, plants and water to support teaching and research in the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Sciences. For prospective candidates with experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP-OES, GC, Elemental Analyser, Continuous Flow Analyser, Ion Chromatography, Cavity Ring Down Spectrophotometry), this post offers an exciting employment opportunity at the University of Reading that currently ranks very highly in the UK for research quality in Earth Systems and Environmental Science.

Joining a small team of technicians, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a suite of wet chemistry and analytical laboratories. Candidates with an aptitude for demonstrating laboratory techniques to staff and students are encouraged to apply.

You will have:

- A science degree, HND, NVQ4 (or equivalent) or basic professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Physical Geography, Geochemistry). Candidates with a degree in a related subject (e.g., Biology, Plant Science, Bioscience) may also be considered if they have relevant experience in environmental analytical techniques.
- A broad knowledge across a range of laboratory techniques (ideally quite advanced in some areas), used in Earth Systems & Environmental Science.
- Significant experience of operating, troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instrumentation.
- Ability to train and demonstrate to staff and students, explain procedures and provide assistance with equipment and techniques where necessary.

Candidates should refer to the Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification linked to this advert, when preparing their supporting statements. Support working alongside other technical divisions operating across multiple buildings may be required. Training will be provided in specialist techniques and use of equipment, where necessary.

We in Technical Services are committed to the development of our staff and we actively strive to diversify our team. We are a founding signatory of the Technician Commitment and an Employer Champion. We are dedicated to providing all applicants equality of opportunity. You can find out about our inclusive approach on our EDITS page Diversity and Inclusion (reading.ac.uk)

Closing date: 03 November 2024
Interviews will be held: Week commencing 25 November 2024

Contact: Dr Karen Wicks
Contact: Associate Director (Technical Services)
Contact Email address: k.wicks@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Shape better services as a Senior Actuarial Analyst

This role is home based role with travel as required to our client's sites. Study support is available.

You will be working directly with a client team, either on-site or remotely, liaising and working closely with them to deliver actuarial solutions to our Life Insurance portfolio of customers. The nature of our work means no two projects are ever alike and can include financial reporting, modelling, regulatory changes, remediation, and pricing.

Our team are exposed to a wide aspect of actuarial specialties, whilst also engaging with key stakeholders at some of the largest Life Insurance companies in the country. You’ll regularly be joining new teams, working in different roles, so you will look forward to meeting new people and quickly getting up to speed with how you can deliver and create better outcomes for our clients.

Job title:

Senior Actuarial Analyst - Life

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, contribute to and oversee actuarial projects and deliverables
• Delight clients by delivering high quality actuarial work
• Work closely with key stakeholders at the client, keeping them informed of progress
• Design, propose and implement solutions, understanding the impact to the business
• Seek out further opportunities for work with clients
• Plan and prioritise deliverables and resources for projects
• Coach and mentor other team members
• Manage all stakeholders appropriately and professionally
• Champion and promote Capita Actuarial

What we’re looking for:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of actuarial work in Life Insurance
• Exposure to multiple areas of actuarial work including financial reporting, pricing, IFRS17, modelling, actuarial project work and an understanding of your role in the context of a wider organisation
• Progressing with actuarial exams, although we will also consider those who have experience but have stopped taking actuarial exams
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in a format and approach appropriate to the receiving stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel. Experience in modelling platforms or programming languages is beneficial.

About Capita Actuarial

At Capita Actuarial, we provide trusted and flexible actuarial support to our clients across the life and pensions industry. We have been supporting leading life companies across the UK for a number of years, offering actuarial solutions in all disciplines of actuarial work, from reporting and pricing, to the most modern project work, including Solvency II and IFRS17.

What’s in it for you?

•  23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.  

Location:

Home-Based - GBR

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Company :

Highmark Inc.

Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job is a mid-level actuarial analyst position that prepares, performs, and analyzes actuarial studies, making appropriate recommendations to actuarial management.  Develops efficient processes and applies actuarial techniques and statistical analysis to several functions, including insurance premium and pricing development, claim trend analysis, experience studies, medical economics, profitability analysis, wellness studies, predictive modeling, or claim reserving.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop efficient and transparent queries to obtain data that is appropriate to the purpose with minimal assistance and oversight.
• Develop studies, analyses, and presentation materials needed to appropriately inform decision makers.  Make appropriate recommendations to management across teams within the actuarial department.
• Proactively ensure the internal and external consistency of all work.  Perform reasonability checks dependent on industry knowledge and experience.
• Understand the environment, goals, and objectives of the incumbent's own position, their team, and all internal customers.  Take the initiative to propose changes to projects, systems, processes, or decisions so that the results of all the teams' efforts conform better to corporate goals, objectives, and values.
• Manage own time and resources across many projects, focusing on quality, time, scope, usefulness, and appropriateness of work.  Carry out recurring projects with minimal assistance and oversight.  Keep manager informed.
• Interact with customers in a manner that fosters cooperation, teamwork, and influence while conveying engagement and competence.  Enhance department influence while conveying engagement and competence.  Effectively explain technical work to both technical and non-technical people.
• Develop and maintain positive relationship with others.  Listen, take direction, accept criticism and feedback to improve performance.  Proactively take on additional work as needed by the team.  Answer questions of less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 -5 years in an Actuarial role
• 3 Exam Components

Preferred

• 4+ Exam Components

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• None

SKILLS

• Possesses and applies an in-depth knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices and processes within a specific field or discipline
• Possesses significant knowledge to complete assignments and begins to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems
• Analytical Skills
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving

Language (Other than English)

None 

Travel Required

0%  - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Does Not Apply

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required 

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Rarely

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Never

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 

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