Civil Service Job Feeds.

Dryad UK Project Manager

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Project Manager for the JISC-funded DRYAD UK project. The project will define and evaluate the business case for a national scale archiving service for bioscience research datasets integrated with journal publication workflows. It will work directly with the NSF-funded Dryad project at the National Evolutionary Synthesis Centre (NESCent) that has pioneered this approach, and the international DataCite Association that provides identifiers and services for dataset citation.

Career Development Fellow (Restricted to current Civil Service employees. This includes individuals currently employed by Government departments, Agencies, and Non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs).

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are looking for a computational biologist/informatics scientist to join the Gilchrist lab and work on one or more projects within the context of the lab's research program in developmental and systems biology. Current projects include gene expression image analysis, transcriptional profiling with high throughput sequencing, and gene regulatory networks in the context of vertebrate embryonic development. In addition we work on general problems of mRNA and genome sequence assembly. The lab is also currently supporting computational aspects of the Institute’s high throughput sequencing facility.

Paralegal

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will be a member of the Markets legal team and will provide legal support on a wide range of issues. You will assist in the preparation and delivery of the legal function, carry out and prepare research notes, communicate relevant information in a timely, clear and constructive manner, and assist members of the team with preparation for any forthcoming legal projects or proceedings.

Senior Legal Adviser

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Your role will involve providing expert legal advice to Local Grids and RPI-X@20 Division and acting as a Senior Lawyer in the Transmission and Governance Division. As well as advising on a range of issues including energy law, public law, competition law, EC law and environmental legislation, you will manage your own caseload. You will also be expected to supervise legal and administrative staff and liaise with other internal legal teams as required.

Dietary Assessment Assistant

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) carries out surveys on the amounts and nutritional values of the food eaten in the UK in order to establish a sound evidence base from which to do its work. The Agency's objective in respect of nutrition is 'improving the health of the UK population through encouraging and facilitating the adoption by the population of a healthy, balanced diet'. One of the four main elements of a strategic framework to achieve this objective is the securing of a sound evidence base for action to promote a healthy diet. To achieve this, the Food Standards Agency conducts surveys which collect information on the types, amounts and nutritional value of food eaten in the UK. This information is then used to estimate the nutrient intakes and nutritional status of the UK population - data which is vital to establishing the evidence base.

Hospitality Supervisor/Steward

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Admin Assistant (Part-time)

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The MRC Centre in Cambridge seeks an experienced part-time administrative assistant to provide administrative support that includes diary management, organising meetings, general typing and preparation of agreements, application processing and database entry, filing and archiving, distribution of mail and stationery ordering.

Education Officer

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Education Officer will support the development, planning and delivery of the taught sessions programme for primary and secondary students, orientation sessions for undergraduates and the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and In Service Training (INSET) programme for teachers.

This will include responsibility for researching and selecting material from our collections and then developing these into workshops and delivering them in onsite workshops and via our videoconferencing and virtual classroom service. In addition the Education Officer will be required to develop their own professional practice and understanding of history education theory in order to support the on-going development and delivery of workshops for teachers up to and including Masters level. Some workshops will be delivered on Saturdays and during school holidays.

The Education Officer also will be expected to assist with other projects within the department and support the general administration of the department.

Head of Group Policy Development, Prudential plc

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A unique secondment or fixed-term opportunity has arisen at Prudential as a Head of Group Policy Development to cover a period of Maternity leave for 12 months. Reporting to the Director of Group Public Affairs and Policy, the candidate will line manage a team of three and will be responsible for leading Prudential’s policy work in all areas relevant to Prudential’s international commercial interests.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience of how a leading financial services company develops international strategy and policy in support of business objectives and to experience how it develops skills in building senior-level relationships with internal and external stakeholders at regional and international level.

Head of Group Policy Development, Prudential plc

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Administrative Officer

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Full time, suitable for job-share but not reduced hours.

4 x Fixed Term posts:

1 x Band E until end of December 2010
2 x Band E until end of January 2011
1 x Band E until end of March 2011

Programmes Support Officer

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Working with the SSC Interface Manager be the first point of contact for all enquiries coming into the office; to provide advice and guidance to SSC Grants, award holders and other stakeholders in relation to AHRC policy, funding provision and post-award processes; to support meetings and events both internal and external, to provide support to the subject teams in programmes in the provision of management information and data and also in the delivery of programmes and schemes such as the reporting and monitoring of awards and to provide general administrative support to the Programmes teams and other senior staff.

Lab Technician

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit studies the genetic and environmental determinants of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders. The MRC Epidemiology Unit is based within the new Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS) building in Cambridge on the Addenbrooke’s site.

Career Development Fellow

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are offering a 3 year Career Development Fellowship (CDF) which is a training and development position for post-doctoral scientists. Applicants will have recently completed their doctoral studies, are moving into a new research discipline, or are clinically qualified with little or no research experience. A CDF will provide opportunities to develop research project skills and collaborative links with colleagues within the Institute and elsewhere.

The purpose of this NC3Rs-funded post is to help develop and optimize an integrated vector / ES cell system to streamline the generation and analysis of complex multi-transgenic mouse models, and use the system to analyse the canonical and non-canonical signalling pathways used by the Wnt gene family during kidney development.

Organisation Development Consultant

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Resources Directorate’s key role is to provide effective and efficient corporate services support to the NPIA’s business, across Finance, HR, Property Services & Delivery and Procurement. The Resources Director also takes the lead in the development and adoption of best practice in efficiency and procurement on behalf of the police service.

Research Technician (Restricted for Civil Service employees)

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To provide reliable technical support to the research group in order to promote the highest possible success rate of experiments and results of that particular area of study.

The applicant’s role will be to genotype mice, liaise with animal house staff and to maintain the records of our mouse stocks in consultation with other members of the group alongside performing cell and molecular biology based experimental projects to support the research projects going on in the lab utilising a wide range of techniques and expertise.

Please note that applications for this role are restricted to current Civil Service employees. This includes individuals currently employed by Government departments, Agencies, and Non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs)”.

Administrative Assistant 'Restricted for Civil Service employee’

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The post holder is required to deliver good administrative support to the Unit Administrator, Director and MRC International Nutrition Group as a whole and participate in day-to-day activities.

Please note that applications for this role are restricted to current Civil Service
employees. This includes individuals currently employed by Government
departments, Agencies, and Non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs)”.

Grants Assistant

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The primary purpose of this post is to provide administrative support for the processes of grant assessment, post-award project monitoring, and grant payment. The post holder will report to a Grants Officer and help support a Senior Grants Officer. The Grants Assistant will form part of the Operations team.

Assistant Manager, Fuelled Stations

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ofgem has a key duty in contributing to the drive to curb climate change and other work aimed at sustainable development. As part of this remit, we administer a number of Government schemes to promote the generation of electricity from renewable sources.

Research Engagement Manager (Restricted for Civil Service Employees)

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the RCL IS Management Team , the purpose of the role is to support the Regional IS Manager in providing a service to RCL and its associated User Community, particularly in the area of engagement with scientific research.

The post holder will manage the relationship between RCL and its User Community at all levels, understanding the scientific strategy and helping to shape the IS strategy to satisfy those requirements.

The post holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the User Community ensuring their requirements are adequately reflected in the strategy and activities of the IS department.

Marketing Manager

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Vacancy for a Marketing Manager to work with the Head of Marketing to help develop and deliver the Olympic Delivery Authority’s (ODA) external and internal marketing communications strategy, covering - publications, brand (implementation and protection), events, market research, internal communications (corporate and site worker) and new media.

Communciations Executive (New Media)

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To help develop, manage and deliver the Olympic Delivery Authority’s (ODA) new media activity. The London 2012 website, london2012.com is a 24-7 worldwide information source, its content must be up-to-date, factual, on-message and on brand.

Working closely with the London Organising Committee (LOCOG), the Communications Marketing Executive (New Media) will be responsible for the day-to-day management and updating of all ODA related content on london2012.com. The london2012.com website is a joint website managed by LOCOG and the ODA. The Marketing Executive will develop and deliver other marketing communications activities as appropriate.

Manager, Regulatory Finance, Distribution Directorate

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) Group regulates the gas and electricity industries in Britain. Our role is to protect consumers and enable them to secure value for money and benefit from reliable supplies.
Ofgem is now restructuring to meet its duties and obligations for both today’s and also tomorrow’s consumer. E-Serve, a newly created Ofgem business, will be responsible for Ofgem’s delivery functions, while Ofgem maintains its regulatory and
policy roles.

You will manage the price control compliance (revenue reporting) arrangements for regulated energy network companies, dealing with routine compliance management and arising associated issues. Additionally, you will contribute to other areas of the Regulatory Finance team work, including financial stability assurance and price control development.

Senior Manager, Regulatory Finance

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This role requires an innovative individual to take the lead in the achievement of the Regulatory Finance team’s objectives including price controls, financial analysis and financial issues such as tax, pensions and RAV.

Post Doctoral Fellowship

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Situated in Mill Hill, North West London, NIMR is the largest MRC institute, supporting some 70 research groups and 500 bench scientists. The Institute provides excellent training for researchers in a multi-disciplinary environment and is equipped with state of the art facilities.
http://www.nimr.mrc.ac.uk/employment/

Personal Assistant

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To act as Personal Assistant to Professor John Frank, Director and Office Manager for Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy (SCPHRP).

The post holder will work directly to Professor John Frank and line-manage the PA to the Senior Scientific Advisor. The post holder will also provide some administrative support to Sally Haw and the four career Development Fellows and liaise with other admin teams in the MRC Human Genetics Unit.

Collection Care Technician

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Museum of London is looking for a motivated individual to join the Conservation and Collection Care Department. You will work within the Collection Care Section and will have shared responsibility for object handling and movement across the Museum of London’s venues and between external organisations.

Account Manager

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This post requires the successful candidate to compete for and win new business, and grow existing accounts both in the UK and internationally, delivering on agreed targets.

Manager, Regulatory Finance - Local Grids

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Your role will involve providing analytical support within the Financial Issues team on a range of financial issues, such as tax, pensions and RAV of regulated energy network companies. Dealing with routine compliance management and arising associated issues will form a part of your role. Additionally, you will also contribute to other areas of Regulatory Finance team work, including financial stability assurance and price control development.

Grants Officer, East of England

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This position is a part time, fixed term contract for a period of eight months. The role is based in Cambridge.

Lead Developer

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Experienced and enthusiastic developers and lead developers to join our growing team which will be around 65 people when our expansion is complete. Formed in 2007, we are aspiring to 12/12 on the “Joel Test” – maybe you can help us reach that target?

A developer job in Parliament supports high profile customers where your problem solving and solutions-focus in complex situations and ability to learn new skills in a truly unique environment will be critical to your success. If you are driven by high standards, pride yourself on your place in the wider developer community and are looking to challenge yourself within a team of focused and innovative individuals then we can offer you a place at the forefront of our progression.

Developer

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Research Assistant – Hearing Impairment

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Scottish Section of the MRC Institute of Hearing Research has a vacancy for a Research Assistant to support experiments on hearing impairment, its consequences, and the benefits offered by hearing aids. The aim of the research is to provide an understanding of the problems encountered by hearing-impaired people and what hearing-aids can do. The Scottish Section (located in the Royal Infirmary, Glasgow) has excellent facilities for running specialized experimental and questionnaire tests of hearing and speech.

System Data Analyst

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the data within our core business systems is a vital role to ensure the effectiveness of our systems, processes and staff.

Within the Service Development Team, part of the Business Support directorate, we are responsible for maintaining a wide range of data across all our core business systems and, therefore, require skilled individuals to ensure we stay on top of this rapidly moving business. We also have responsibility for ensuring that we meet our Information Assurance commitments and, therefore, manage and monitor user access to these systems, both internally and externally.

Turnaround Director

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Job Purpose

The Turnaround Director will lead an organisation change team to support the organisation to implement transformation plans. The plans have been developed following a 12 month review and are designed to ensure the Commission is fit to deliver in the future. The plans include implementation of a new structure, developing the culture of the organisation whilst improving systems and processes.

Research Technician

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To provide reliable technical support to the research group in order to promote the highest possible success rate of experiments and results of that particular area of study.

The postholder will be working with a team of scientists in the exciting area of adult tissue maintenance and homeostasis, using mouse genetics. The post is based at the MRC Unit, but involves regular visits at the University of Liverpool, which is collaborating on the project. The post is funded for two years by the Wellcome Trust.

Head of Clinical Services

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For 60 years now, our laboratories in The Gambia have been carrying out internationally competitive research and have established ourselves as the leading research centre in sub-Saharan Africa. Perhaps more importantly, we continue to push forward into new and challenging areas. We have developed an exciting new research agenda to reflect changes in national and global health priorities. Our new science portfolio is organised around three themes: Child Survival, Disease Control & Elimination and Vaccination.

Drinking Water Specialist

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is a fixed term and pensionable appointment with the possibility of extension or permanence. A reserve list will be kept for 12 months of candidates who have passed the assessment board but were not the highest ranked.

Applications from people wishing to work an alternative working pattern will be considered.

Applicants claiming a guaranteed interview who meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.

This vacancy contributes towards the Scottish Government National Outcome 'We live longer, healthier lives’ For information on Scottish Government National Outcomes visit http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/scotPerforms/outcomes

We are looking for a Drinking Water Specialist to join our Drinking Water Quality Division based at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh.

P/T Research Administrator (Restricted Civil Servants Only)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised administrator to provide support for a new 5 year research programme at the MRC Functional Genomics Unit (FGU).

A prestigious new MRC Strategic Programme in Computational Genomics Analysis and Training (CGAT) has recently been awarded to Professor Chris Ponting of FGU and will involve 12 research staff over a period of 5 years. CGAT aims to train young scientists in the area of cutting edge genome biology and to provide expertise and added-value to other UK-wide institutions involved in genome research.

CGAT Systems Administrator ‘(Restricted for Civil Service employees)’

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The CGAT Systems Administrator will report to Prof Chris Ponting and will liaise closely with the 2 CGAT senior post docs, CGAT Research Administrator and other CGAT staff. S/he will also interact with members of the collaborating institutions, the FGU Unit Systems Administrator, key computing staff in the University Department and Medical Sciences Division and also with MRC IT staff in the Oxford region.

Research Technician (Restricted for Civil Service employees)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Career Development Fellow (Restricted for Civil Service Employees)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this post is to investigate the molecular mechanism of long-range gene regulation of the developmental signalling molecule Shh

Cartographic Assistant

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To provide assistance to the processes employed in the generation of UKHO charting and navigational products.

The post holder’s primary responsibility is to support the Regional Production teams and deliver work to clearly defined specified standards and timescales under supervision.

Permanent Secretary, Department of Health

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Following the publication on 12 July of the White Paper ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS‘, the Department of Health is leading an exciting programme of work that will revolutionise the way that health and care are delivered. This new vision will put ownership and decision making firmly in the hands of professionals and patients to create a more autonomous and accountable health system with the patient at its heart and outcomes amongst the best in the world. The Coalition Government’s radical reforms will also focus on creating a new Public Health Service and providing the right options for long-term and social care.

As the leader of a major Whitehall Department, the post holder will be critical to the delivery of this new vision. This is not a job for the faint hearted, but calls for an exceptional leader, with credibility, drive, tenacity and the ability to work with partners at all levels and from all sectors. This job will be extremely demanding, but also highly rewarding, with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to leave an enduring legacy for this and future generations. If this opportunity excites you and you can demonstrate that you are the person to deliver it then we want to hear from you.

City Operations Interface Manager

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Vacancy in the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Transport team for a City Operations Interface Manager to represent the ODA on the city operations working groups and any sub groups as necessary and support the aims of the City Operations programme.

Chief Executive, Oil & Pipelines Agency, MOD Sponsored Public Corporation

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is a public corporation, formed in 1986 by virtue of the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985, which currently operates and maintains the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
The GPSS was constructed and operates with the primary function of supplying fuel to military airbases. The GPSS comprises 2,500km of pipelines and 40 storage sites.
The Agency has a remit to manage the GPSS safely, securely, efficiently and cost-effectively to ensure that the GPSS will meet military requirements and, with the irreducible capacity required for military purposes, optimise net income from commercial use: such use must not impinge on the primary purpose of supplying the required fuel for defence purposes and must not require capital investment from public funds. Its commercial users include most of the major players in the UK market. Some 90% of peacetime pipeline throughputs are for commercial shippers and volumes through the GPSS represent some 40% of aviation fuel use in the UK.

The operating budget of the Agency is some £3.1M per year and the revenue that the Agency generates from fee-paying customers of the GPSS exceeds £30M per year.

Editor of Sailing Directions

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The objective of the editor is to produce safe, accurate, clear, comprehensive, timely and up-to-date volumes of Sailing Directions for the use of mariners. Editors act as a resource to provide navigational and maritime expertise to chart branches and other sections within the UKHO.

Fisheries Socio-Economist

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is a fixed-term and pensionable appointment for 2 years with the possibility of extension or permanence.

Applications from people wishing to work an alternative working pattern will be considered.

Applicants claiming a guaranteed interview who meet the essential criteria will be invited to an assessment centre.

Fisheries Socio-Economist

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We currently have a vacancy for a Fisheries Socio-Economist based in the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen.

A reserve list of successful applicants may be kept for additional Fisheries Socio-Economist posts which may arise in the next 12 months.

You will take a lead role in the provision of advice on, and the development of research on, the socio-economic effects and drivers of fisheries management actions and policies. This will involve extension of advice on management measures beyond traditional biological and environmental fields into socio-economic analysis.

Computational Biologist / Bioinformatician

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This post fills a critical role as algorithm and tool developer in a BBSRC funded project that is part of the MRC Complex Trait Genetics Programme. The Programme is within the Biomedical Systems Analysis section of the MRC Human Genetics Unit, focusing on the dissection of the genetics of complex and quantitative traits in humans and other species.

The project is built on collaborations between the Programme and Dr Attila Gyenesei’s group in Finland, aiming to develop a novel tool named Epicluster to support routine high throughput analysis of gene interactions (epistasis) in datasets created for genome-wide association studies. The project has three major tasks:
1) to validate and optimize the algorithms using simulation
2) to implement Epicluster as a distributed software tool
3) to perform real data analyses with Epicluster and generate publications.

This is a fixed term position with duration of 18 months. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work in a challenging but exciting area in genetics and acquire experience for future career development.

Team Leader

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To support the Ethnicity team in conducting research within the longitudinal cohort of 6000+ people taking part in the Determinants of young Adult Social well-being and Health (DASH) Study. The team, consisting of team leaders and survey assistants will contact the young adults to interview those who are not completing postal or web surveys. The team will also contact all respondents who have not completed the survey to encourage them to participate. It is possible that some of these young people will have difficulty in completing the survey and will require assistance with reading, writing or comprehension of the study questions and survey assistants will be trained to reduce any distress that might be encountered.

Survey Assistant

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To support the Ethnicity team in conducting research within the longitudinal cohort of 6000+ people taking part in the Determinants of young Adult Social well-being and Health (DASH) Study. The team of survey assistants will contact the young adults to interview those who are not completing postal or web surveys. The team will also contact all respondents who have not completed the survey to encourage them to participate. It is possible that some of these young people will have difficulty in completing the survey and will require assistance with reading, writing or comprehension of the study questions and survey assistants will be trained to reduce any distress that might be encountered.

OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Vacancy Details
Within EDU the Offshore Environment Unit (OEU) is responsible for developing the environmental regulatory framework for the UKCS, and for administering and ensuring compliance with the regulatory regime relating to offshore oil and gas exploration and production. The regime consists of primary and secondary domestic legislation some of which implement international obligations, and has recently been expanded to include gas storage and carbon sequestration activities.

Within OEU, the Environmental Management Team (EMT) is primarily responsible for the assessment and approval of oil and gas activities, and gas and carbon dioxide storage activities, at the planning stage, prior to commencement of the activities.

OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENTAL INSPE

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Background: The Environmental Inspection team of the DECC Energy Development Unit works to protect the marine environment through implementation of the United Kingdom’s offshore environmental regulations. The regime, comprising of primary and secondary legislation, petroleum licensing consents and international conventions is carried out in conjunction with other Government Departments and Agencies. To ensure high standards of environmental performance and protection we are looking for an Offshore Environmental Inspector to join our team in Aberdeen. The inspectorate team brings together individuals with varied but specific work experiences and skills in order that all environmental aspects associated with offshore exploration and production activities are competently monitored. Specific experience, skills and a good awareness and working knowledge of offshore drilling activities is sought.

OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To ensure continued high standards of environmental performance and protection we are looking for an Offshore Environmental Inspector to join our team in Aberdeen to act as team focal point in the Oil Pollution Emergency Plan approvals process. The inspectorate team brings together individuals with varied but specific work experiences and skills in order that all environmental aspects associated with offshore exploration and production activities are competently monitored. Therefore, specific oil pollution emergency response and contingency planning experience and skills are required.

Programme Leader

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To direct and sustain an internationally competitive research programme that is integrated with LHA’s other scientific programmes, and draws on collaborative inputs and team-working of other colleagues both within and outside MRC. The programme is principally based on NSHD data but also, where appropriate, on data from other national and international cohort studies. The post holder will be expected to play a full role in Unit activities

While this is an established MRC post, we welcome applications for secondments (2-5 years) from researchers with expertise in analysing longitudinal cohorts based in research institutions that wish to develop/extend collaborative arrangements with the Unit. There is a possibility for two part-time appointments.

SWIFT Research Study Manager

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The MRC unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing is responsible for the MRC National Survey of Health and Development (NSHD). The MRC NSHD is the oldest of the British birth cohort studies and one of the longest longitudinal studies of human development and ageing in the world. Five and a half thousand men and women have been followed up since their birth in March 1946.

The post holder is responsible for the implementation and evolution of the new NSHD data sharing system (SWIFT) to maximise research opportunities for the scientific community. This includes managing all communications with the external scientist from initial enquiries, data requests, trouble shooting, project review and approval by the NSHD Executive Team and their advisers, advising on NSHD metadata and data, and training scientists in the use of SWIFT. It also includes developing ways of highlighting current research projects, and retrieving and merging new NSHD data derived by the scientists back into the NSHD archive.

Survey Operations Policy Lead

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The MCA is looking for a marine professional to join its Survey Operations Branch at its Headquarters in Southampton. The Branch is a focal point for advice on survey matters to government, marine surveyors, industry, flag states and classification societies. The post offers a mix of day-to-day operational support and the opportunity to help shape policy for the consistent application of survey and certification requirements for UK ships of all types, home and abroad.

Research Project Support

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The MRC Virology Unit has formed a partnership with the University of Glasgow to create the Centre for Virus Research (CVR), a major new UK research establishment in Glasgow.

As part of the Medical Research Council’s translational initiative “Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme (DPFS)”, the MRC Virology Unit has an opportunity for a Research Project Support Assistant to join one of our research teams.

Molecular Virologist

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The post holder purpose will provide technical and scientific contribution in virology and contribute to a programme of Basic Science Research through conducting research, staff training and day to day supervision of a team. The post holder will be expected to conduct viral sequencing of HIV, to analyse and interpret the data obtained and fulfil the laboratory obligations as a reference laboratory for HIV drug resistance testing. The Unit’s programme of work has been defined and the post holder will be involved in ensuring the smooth implementation and completion of a number of interrelated virology projects within this programme by providing practical advice and troubleshooting. There will be an opportunity to pursue additional lines of investigation which are complementary to the agreed programme. The post holder is expected to prepare scientific publications of the research results achieved.

Part Time Receptionist (Restricted for Civil Service employees)

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The MRC Centre in Cambridge seeks a part-time receptionist. You should already have experience in a reception environment, confident with a manual switchboard and proficient in mailroom work. In addition, you will be expected to have good communication skills both over the telephone and face to face. You should be reliable, flexible and helpful with a common sense approach and a smart appearance. Good IT skills are required however training can be provided if necessary.

Economic Research Analyst - Financial Reporting Council (FRC)

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Background

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is the independent regulator responsible for setting standards for corporate governance, corporate reporting, auditing, actuarial practice and the professionalism of accountants and actuaries in the UK. Some of its functions are supported by statute; its other functions derive their authority from widespread support from its stakeholders.

FRC has approximately 100 permanent staff and 120 members of its Board and the Boards of its Operating Bodies. It is funded primarily by an annual levy from large companies, and the accounting and actuarial reporting professional bodies, and it also receives a small grant from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills.

Research Technician - 1 year contract

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Support Team Member

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Internet Operations Analysts

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GCHQ is one of the UK’s intelligence services and helps counter threats which compromise national and global security, by using highly sophisticated technology to intercept communications and electronic signals to produce ‘intelligence’. GCHQ also helps protect Government communications and information systems from attack.

We are looking to recruit a number of self-motivated people who have a deep interest in IT, who have analytical minds but can also think creatively when presented with a problem.

Ministry of Defence - Chief Defence Materiel

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The CDM heads the Defence Equipment and Support organisation (DE&S.) The post is central to the acquisition, delivery, upkeep, upgrade and disposal of all military equipment, and to providing crucial logistics and other support to the Armed Forces, both in the UK and on operations.

The requirements for military equipment are set in MoD Head Office. The role of DE&S is to translate these requirements into contracts, manage the progress of industry against these, see equipment successfully into service with the Armed Forces, maintain and improve it through its operational life, and ensure cost-effective disposal when it is no longer needed.

The provision of logistics, communications and other support involves ensuring that the work of various organisations within Defence is effectively co-ordinated to deliver the services the Armed Forces need both for peacetime training and on deployed operations. This co-ordination extends to organisations in other parts of MoD, and the CDM post has special authorities to enable this cross-cutting (‘process owner’) role to be carried out.

PhD Research Studentship

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MRC Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, Glasgow
PhD Research Studentship

Spatial modelling of air pollution and deprivation in Scotland
Stipend £16,290 per annum (PhD)
Supervisors: Professor Alastair Leyland, Dr Eugene Waclawski and Dr Duncan Lee

This studentship will be based on the analysis of air pollution, health and deprivation in Scotland and will use Bayesian spatial modelling techniques to examine the association between various measures of population health and air pollution in Scottish cities, and the extent to which such relationships may be modified by deprivation.

We are looking for those with an interest in this research area with a 1st or 2:1 Honours degree in statistics or another highly quantitative subject (e.g. mathematics). The successful student will receive supervision and funding for 3 years if they already have a relevant Masters degree. Otherwise, the student will be funded through a Masters degree in research methodology and subsequently for a three year period to complete the PhD.

Theme Leader Child Survival

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Trainee

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Government Legal Service (GLS) is the organisational name for the 2000 lawyers and trainees who work in the legal teams of over 30 government departments and agencies.
The GLS operates an annual recruitment campaign for those who wish to train to be solicitors or barristers. This year, the GLS is offering between 18 -22 trainee solicitor or pupil barrister posts across 6 government departments. In common with many legal employers, we recruit two years in advance. Applicants applying this year should be ready to commence their training contract / pupillage in September 2012.
The successful candidates will possess strong analytical ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and motivation for working in the public sector.

Career Development Fellow

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The specific focus of the project is to determine the factors acting to initiate limb formation and to determine how limb position along the body is fixed.

Career Development Fellow

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are looking to recruit a Career Development Fellowship on a three-year fixed-term basis within our unit at the National Institute for Medical Research to join a team studying the immune response to parasitic helminths and allergic disease.

Clinical Chemistry Analyst

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To use manual and automated laboratory methods offered by the Nutritional Biomarker Analysis (NBA) group to support the research of HNR and their external collaborators.

To ensure the maintenance of good research practice by adherence to agreed systems and methods.

To manage workloads to cope with possible conflicting deadlines.

To supervise unqualified staff when required

To train and support new staff and colleagues who are rotating within and into the section.

To communicate and share technical knowledge for the improvement of services and assay performance.

To participate with senior scientific staff to improve laboratory practices, quality control and methodologies.

To participate in group meetings.

To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work

To assist with laboratory “housekeeping” duties ensuring efficient sample reception and tracking, instrument maintenance etc, where necessary

To investigate problems of a technical nature and provide or recommend solutions, and use initiative and experience to determine whether and when to seek advice from others.

Analytics Manager (Please note only open to existing civil servants and on loan opportunities only)

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Role:

To provide direction and leadership on statistical, econometric and analytical deliverables, to provide an interface (both internally and externally) on analytics activity, and to provide quality assurance on all work undertaken by the team.

Technical Solutions Officer

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For an experienced IT Systems Engineer, this is a unique opportunity to work within the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), identifying technical solutions and producing high-level technical designs to meet the organisation’s business challenges. With a proven background in a technical software team, a talent for problem-solving and a fascination with all aspects of technology, you will help provide solutions that will help SIS gather intelligence overseas and protect the UK.