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About us King’s College London is seeking candidates at all levels of experience with the drive and passion to deliver high quality customer service to support our strategic aims. This is an ideal opportunity to commence or further your career in Higher Education administration. This role sits within the School of Politics & Economics (SPE) and is based at our Strand campus. Home to three inter-disciplinary departments, Department of Political Economy, Department of European and International Studies and King’s Russia Institute. SPE also has a diverse international community of social research and education. For more information about the School, please see our website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/politics-economics About the role The School of Politics and Economics are seeking a hard-working, enthusiastic and motivated individual who is committed to providing an excellent service to staff and students. The Business Operation Officer forms part of our Business team and has a key role in supporting the management of the School’s finance and purchasing, facilities, and other School and department activities. This is an ideal opportunity to develop an understanding of the wide range of processes involved in running a School and offers a good foundation for a career in higher education administration. There are numerous training and development opportunities available, supported by our College and Faculty. The successful applicant must be well organised, with strong all-round communication skills, a keen eye for detail, along with excellent minute taking and IT skills. They must have the proven ability to balance competing priorities under pressure of tight deadlines and a high workload. The post-holder will work both as part of a team and independently, with responsibility for multiple departments. This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Experience of office administration, including the use of MS Office, SharePoint, databases, written communication skills, with a high standard of English. Excellent organisational and time management skills, whilst assuring attention to detail and accuracy is at a high level. Experience dealing with financial processes. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, dealing with a wide variety of people in a professional and confident manner. Experience of committee administration, such as minute-taking skills 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 At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university.  The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.  We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.  When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.  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: £34,713 - £38,127 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134570 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026​​​​​​​ Contact Person: Stephanie Harrison Contact Details: stephanie.harrison@kcl.ac.uk

About the opportunity With a range of top-ranked programs and prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, the University of Sydney Business School is in the top 1% of business schools worldwide and is a global leader in business and management education. With a highly international outlook, we have over 560 FTE (full-time equivalent) staff and more than 11,000 students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in a comprehensive suite of programs including the top-ranked MBA in Australia. Building on strong partnerships with industry, government and civil society organisations, the Business School is pursuing an ambitious strategic direction as a leader in the creation and mobilisation of new, impactful knowledge about innovative, responsible and sustainable responses to contemporary business challenges. Our recent trajectory has been marked by sector-leading innovation in curriculum design and student employability, ever closer engagement with industry and international partners, and research intensification. Innovative. Responsible. Sustainable. The Business School Strategy prioritises innovation, responsibility and sustainability, while aligning with the aspirations of the University of Sydney and its Sydney in 2032; One Sydney, Many People; and Sustainability strategies. It re-affirms our commitment to research excellence, transformational education, and a thriving diverse community. By fostering a trusting, accountable, high-performance culture, our people will be empowered to do great work. We are guided by catalysing principles that anchor us in place, with partners that include First Nations peoples, to drive innovation for positive impact. Our research makes significant contributions to building prosperous, sustainable organisations for a healthy, inclusive society. In this context, and as part of our strategic research priorities, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding research-focused academic as an Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in Digital Innovation and Transformation. As we implement our ambitious strategy, there is now a unique opportunity for an outstanding researcher to lead amongst passionate colleagues - from diverse disciplines but with like minds and a shared purpose - as we establish and build out a hub of research excellence under the School's Innovation theme. The appointee could have a background in one or more of the following Business School disciplines relevant to 'digital innovation and transformation': Business Information Systems; Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Business Analytics; or Marketing. The appointee will advance research on digital innovation and transformation that is of strategic importance to the Business School as well as our community, government and industry partners. Bringing a strong record of impactful research outputs and funding success as well as experience in external engagement, the successful candidate will demonstrate intellectual leadership to build and guide a research program that leverages the collective talents of Business School colleagues in ways that deliver academic and societal impact. Term and remuneration The successful candidate will be offered a continuing position, subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period and confirmation period with agreed performance. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required. How to apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link below. Please refer to the job description document (below) for further details. Reference number 0190. Closing date for applications Applications close at 9am AEDT Monday 2nd February 2026. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. The University has engaged executive search firm Perrett Laver to assist with this appointment. The Perrett Laver team will support the Selection Committee to identify the widest possible field of qualified candidates and to assess candidates against the requirements for the role. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out your application, please contact: Arturo Uriostegui Arturo.Uriostegui@perrettlaver.com To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. Click to view the Position Description for this role. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Monday 02 February 2026 11:59 PM

About Us We are seeking a skilled Analyst within the Drug Control Centre (DCC), King’s Forensics in the Department of Analytical, Environmental & Forensic Sciences. The post holder will have experience in Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and have some laboratory experience preferably working with biological samples. The DCC is the only World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in the UK and played a key role as the testing laboratory for the London 2012 Olympics, Glasgow 2022 Commonwealth Games and 2024 UK Athletics Diamond League events. The DCC is also accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) as a testing laboratory, in accordance with ISO 17025. You will be a highly motivated individual who can work within a team and under the supervision of the Lead Analyst (GC-Technologies), the postholder will analyse biological samples in accordance with the WADA International Standard for Laboratories. Full training will be provided for the new member of staff are required to carry out a range of activities using standard laboratory operating procedures and working to always comply with the principals of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). The post holder will be organised, have good attention to detail and proficient in routine laboratory skills. They will be able to work alone as well as in a team. This post is entirely based on campus.  About The Role The post holder is a member of the DCC Analyst family, King’s Forensics, providing high quality analytical support for sports testing within a highly controlled environment based in the Department of Analytical, Environmental & Forensic Science, King’s College London. The post holder will carry out recognised analytical skills in a range of analytical methods predominantly using GC-MS, where the primary focus will be working in a team that operates a routine analytical service. There will be a need for liaison with staff members across the laboratory. You will perform sophisticated routine analysis in compliance with ISO17025 and WADA International Standards for Laboratories (ISL) using established standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the analysis of biological samples. Being a team player, you will help ensure the smooth running of the GC-Team taking shared responsibility for the efficient use of resources and demonstrating stock control of items used and GLP.  As a core part of your role, you will demonstrate efficiency in your daily tasks booking samples in and performing sample preparation to assist the GC-Team and developing wider skills as you gain experience. Full training will be given. You will also be expected to carry out routine maintenance of GC instruments as appropriate as well as the calibration of pipettes under the direction of the Lead Analyst. Attention to detail is required as you will maintain a training record in accordance with the requirements of UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. A willingness to help is key in our busy, evolving laboratory environment. There will be times when you will need to be responsive to changing priorities to help maximise the efficiency of the analytical laboratory output. Working within the GC-team you will be assigned tasks by the Lead Analyst and be expected to be flexible in anticipating and responding to shifting demands of a world-renowned anti-doping laboratory. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.  This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract and be based entirely on campus. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Degree level experience in analytical science developed through considerable knowledge and skills gained through work within a similar post Have a range of analytical or practical skills in related to GC-MS and a well- developed working knowledge of GC-MS analytical practices, procedures and basic maintenance. Knowledge of the use of certified reference materials A good understanding of a quality assurance framework as it applies to an analytical laboratory Good computer skills including Microsoft Office packages and Strong communication skills – orally and in writing Demonstrable knowledge of mass spectrometry Strong planning & organisational skills – a systematic and precise approach, managing competing priorities, accurately recording information A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn new techniques Desirable criteria Previous experience of working in an analytical anti-doping setting Experience of relevant modern tandem GC-MS/MS instrumentation and sample preparation procedures Experience of working in an accredited laboratory 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. Interviews are due to be held in January/February 2026. Grade and Salary: £34,713 - £38,127 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134367 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Jayla Mehmet Contact Details: Jayla.mehmet@kcl.ac.uk