University of Manchester

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Surrey is seeking to recruit a full-time researcher to the project: “Multi-Application BONDing” (MABOND), funded by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and GKN Aerospace. The role is funded until June 2027, with an extension to December 2027 likely to be granted. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work with a number of other UK-based industrial aerospace and academic partners within the project consortium, and assist in the characterisation of the strength and ageing of adhesively bonded joints for aerospace structures. Various composite and metallic adherends will be considered. The candidate will use their understanding of structural mechanics and materials science to identify the underlying failure mechanisms and generate an appropriate set of allowables for other engineers to use in future. The modelling they perform will capture the mechanics of failure from the molecular to the macroscopic scale. The Research Fellow’s role will be to undertake the majority of the experimental work (in collaboration with the University technical staff), and to assist with the numerical modelling that complements the experimental work. The analyses undertaken will include mechanical testing, surface chemical analysis (XPS, ToF-SIMS and ATR-FTIRS) and electron microscopy, and Finite Element Analysis of the bonded joints. The Research Fellow will also assist in reporting to the sponsor, and disseminating the results at conferences and in academic journals. About you We are looking for applicants who hold, or are near completion of, a PhD in a relevant subject. Relevant professional experience will also be considered. The successful applicant will demonstrate experience and knowledge of one or more of the following areas: - Strength of materials experimental work (such as tensile, compressive, double cantilever beam) carried out according to appropriate standard methods (ASTM, ISO). Modelling of structural failure using Finite Element Analysis (in particular bonded joints). Ageing mechanisms in polymers and polymer composites (thermal, moisture, etc.). Surface chemistry analysis using various experimental techniques. In addition to supporting the research project with internal and external collaborators, the position will serve as a platform for the Research Fellow to develop their career and profile as an independent researcher.. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof John Watts in the School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, and will join an existing team of academics and researchers on the project. Please note that this work will take place under UK Strategic Export Control PL9009, which may restrict the participation of nationals from certain countries. How to apply For informal enquiries please contact Professor John Watts FREng at j.watts@surrey.ac.uk or +44(0)1483 68 9617. Further details Job Description

About Us The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences is advancing healthcare engineering research, teaching, and entrepreneurship by bringing life-changing medical technologies to patients and clinicians faster. We are driven by the ambition to improve the way we deliver healthcare through advanced engineering. The School trains the next generation of world-class biomedical engineers and prioritises collaboration between researchers, clinicians and industry. Our students and researchers break down barriers between disciplines to deliver faster translation of research into the clinic. By being embedded within one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts, we can improve the quality of life for patients around the world. More information: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/bmeis About The Role This is an exciting opportunity within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences. We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated administrator to provide high quality HR support to the School. The post of Senior Business Operations Officer (HR) works closely with the School HR Manager and the School’s professional services core team to provide efficient operational support to staff and students in the School. The post holder supports staff recruitment campaigns and implements the School’s and College’s HR processes at every stage of the employee lifecycle. The post holder must ensure that HR processes are processed promptly, accurately and in accordance with King’s College London’s HR policies and financial regulations. They will act as a first point of contact for general HR enquiries, becoming a local expert in their area of work. The post holder will forge good working relationships with the School’s academics and researchers as well as King’s Human Resources, and champion the use of the university’s systems (in particular our HR system PeopleXD). The post holder will be highly organised and meticulous dealing with recruitment across the School and managing day to day HR enquiries, as well as probation monitoring, onboarding and inductions for new starters, processing contract variations and extensions, leaver paperwork and supporting visiting and honorary contracts. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. Hybrid working is available. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Solid understanding of a range of complex business operations processes and their use, such as HR, procurement, financial processes - acquired through relevant work experience.  Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills at all levels, and experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in a professional manner Experience of interpreting policies and procedures and providing routine advice and guidance. Commitment to good practice in following process/ procedure and complying with institutional and regulatory requirements  A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, actively addressing areas of potential bias Solutions and quality-focused, with strong planning and analytical skills, and high attention to detail Ability to maintain confidentiality with familiarity of data compliance requirements and good practice Able to manage competing priorities and work under pressure in a busy environment with minimal supervision Good knowledge of MS Office including Word Processing, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and use of email/internet Desirable criteria Experience of working in the higher education sector and/or a medical/clinical environment with a detailed knowledge of the regulatory, policy, and procedural context along with the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector  Knowledge of Human Resources processes/policy, and previous experience of HR office administration including managing recruitment campaigns Evidence of an active commitment to career development with the application of learning to the work context A business operations / business administration qualification and / or evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the post Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134369 Close Date: 05-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Sarah Jeffrey Contact Details: sarah.jeffrey@kcl.ac.uk

About us  The Policy Institute’s vision “solving society’s challenges with evidence and expertise”, which we achieve by combining the rigor of academia, the connectedness of a think tank and the agility of a consultancy. This has been designed to equip policymakers and civil servants from across the globe to meet the challenges of the future, creating leaders capable of delivering the services that citizens expect today. Through education, research and public engagement, the school focuses on the most pressing policy problems, ensuring that policy professionals are prepared with both the hard and soft skills necessary to understand how power, influence and change move through political circles.  The Senior Programme Officer works as part of a team across Strand Group and School for Government (SfG) to ensure consistent support and delivery of online, blended and residential teaching provision providing high quality administrative support. About the role The Senior Programme Officer works as part of a team to ensure consistent support and delivery of the Strand Group and SfG’ s residential, online and blended taught provision, providing high quality logistical administrative support. The postholder will be responsible for delivering outstanding customer experience to relevant stakeholders throughout the student life cycle. The post holder will be resolving complex day-to-day issues, responding in line with university Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). They will represent the Policy Institute externally with students and clients, and internally through wider university activities and committees, supporting the School’s interests and engaging with university functions. The postholder will lead on the onboarding of new students, working closely with central teams to ensure a smooth and engaging start to their studies, coordinate assessments and results processing, maintain accurate student data, and will organise and manage events such as inductions and webinars. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, strong digital literacy, and the ability to manage competing priorities.  This role will present exciting opportunities to work with a small and collaborative team and together support a growing portfolio of online, blended and residential education offerings. About you  To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:  Essential criteria Broad vocational experience, acquired through a combination of job-related vocational training and considerable on-the-job experience, demonstrating development through involvement in a series of progressively more demanding relevant work/roles.  Clear and accurate communication style both written and verbal Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Forms and databases, Zoom/Teams and virtual learning management systems such as Moodle Experience in the use of databases and student records systems (such as SITS) to provide management information data to a high level of detail and accuracy Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work. Ability to plan own workload, work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects, reprioritising or adapting as necessary Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders  Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Desirable criteria Experience of managing and delivering a portfolio of taught provision, with a proactive and transparent approach and a focus on improvement Experience working on custom closed education projects with a long-term client or partner organisation. Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace. Understanding of data protection and confidentiality in a higher education context. Experience supporting online programmes Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. [HR use only – as indicated in the job description} This post is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Check. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.  We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held the week commencing 26th January. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134566 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Maya Kad Contact Details: Maya.kad@kcl.ac.uk