Facilities Coordinator
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,332 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The starting salary will be from £32,332 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2024 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Exeter |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | W71892 |
Summary
Summary of the role
The University of Exeter has invested in the construction of a brand-new imaging facility as a collaboration with the NHS on the site of the Royal Devon University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH). Alongside capital investment from the University, a large philanthropic donation of £10 million has been made to create the Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre - a conjoined MRI and PET-CT imaging facility for both research and clinical outputs. The facility contains both a 3T MRI scanner and a PET-CT scanner, used for research and clinical work. Both scanners are used by the NHS and the University. The new facility underpins the University aims to provide state of the art platforms to enhance multi-disciplinary research programmes.
The Facilities Coordinator will be based on-site and will have a key role in managing the day-today operation of the facility, with oversight and coordination responsibilities for both scanners. The Facilities Coordinator will work closely with the Centre Director, Lead for Operations, Lead for Imaging Methodologies, Lead for Clinical Applications, Lead Technologist for PET-CT and MRI. They will also work closely with stakeholders within the Royal Devon University Hospital Trust imaging service and researchers within the University to deliver streamlined operations.
Organisational context
The Research Services Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and meeting research income targets.
This role is within the Technical Strategy & Operations part of the Division. We are research and teaching technical staff across the entirety of the University of Exeter. We work in specialist areas across the University and beyond, undertaking and supporting research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.
The service is comprised of a team of talented individuals who support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Our technical roles, which include experimental officers, laboratory technicians and research technicians, all focus on different aspects of science and humanities - from mechanical/electrical engineering, medicine and health, life sciences, social sciences, film, drama & communications, physics, geology and geography, and so much more.
We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers.
This post supports the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Charlotte Cook on email: c.l.cook3@exeter.ac.uk
The University of Exeter has invested in the construction of a brand-new imaging facility as a collaboration with the NHS on the site of the Royal Devon University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH). Alongside capital investment from the University, a large philanthropic donation of £10 million has been made to create the Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre - a conjoined MRI and PET-CT imaging facility for both research and clinical outputs. The facility contains both a 3T MRI scanner and a PET-CT scanner, used for research and clinical work. Both scanners are used by the NHS and the University. The new facility underpins the University aims to provide state of the art platforms to enhance multi-disciplinary research programmes.
The Facilities Coordinator will be based on-site and will have a key role in managing the day-today operation of the facility, with oversight and coordination responsibilities for both scanners. The Facilities Coordinator will work closely with the Centre Director, Lead for Operations, Lead for Imaging Methodologies, Lead for Clinical Applications, Lead Technologist for PET-CT and MRI. They will also work closely with stakeholders within the Royal Devon University Hospital Trust imaging service and researchers within the University to deliver streamlined operations.
Organisational context
The Research Services Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and meeting research income targets.
This role is within the Technical Strategy & Operations part of the Division. We are research and teaching technical staff across the entirety of the University of Exeter. We work in specialist areas across the University and beyond, undertaking and supporting research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.
The service is comprised of a team of talented individuals who support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Our technical roles, which include experimental officers, laboratory technicians and research technicians, all focus on different aspects of science and humanities - from mechanical/electrical engineering, medicine and health, life sciences, social sciences, film, drama & communications, physics, geology and geography, and so much more.
We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers.
This post supports the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Charlotte Cook on email: c.l.cook3@exeter.ac.uk
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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