Experimental Support - Group Leader (SE)

Contract Type: Open Ended

Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire 

Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, and business support teams explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s discovering new materials, sending probes into space, or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. 

Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn, and empowered to explore your curiosity. 

The ISIS Experimental Operations Division is seeking a Group Leader for the Sample Environment (SE) Group. The SE Group provides technical user support for all our neutron and muon instruments and is key in delivering many of the experiments carried out at ISIS. The Group consists of four teams delivering experimental support in the areas of Cryogenics, Ultra Low Temperature and High Magnetic fields, High Pressure and High Temperature, and Soft Matter.  As well as providing direct user support for experiments on our neutron and muon instruments, the Group provide an integral role in delivering bespoke equipment designed and produced by our in-house teams of engineers and technicians. The Group also provide an essential service in the delivery of the ISIS helium recovery facility for the ISIS department as well as others on the RAL campus.  

About you

You will offer a technical background in Sample Environment techniques, or equivalent work in High/Low temperature, High Magnetic fields, High Pressure or Soft Condensed Matter Research.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and people management to a multidisciplinary team of technicians and science support staff. 
• Ensure the Group stays up to date with industry trends and best practices and to apply this knowledge to drive innovation and growth following the guidance set out in the ISIS Project Management Framework.
• Showcase the work of the Group at conferences and workshops both within the UK and internationally and encourage such activity from all members of the Group.
• Provide leadership and guidance on all health and safety matters within the workplace. 

Person Specification:

• Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in Physical Sciences or have significant experience in related work
• Demonstrate a high level of leadership and management experience of a technical team where they have shown the ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Be able to clearly describe their contributions to science related projects that showcase their technical background and achievements.

How to apply:

For full details on the role, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that clearly showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role. 

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