Facilities Support Officer

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the facilities team as Facilities Support Officer. You will play an important role in supporting the Building and Facilities Manager to ensure that first-class research support is maintained within the Department of Oncology.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This role provides support mainly within the Old Road Campus Research Building, at the nearby Radiobiology Research Institute (RRI) and the Weatherall Institute for Molecular Medicine (WIMM) however there is the possibility that support may be required at discrete times at other departmental locations. Providing day-to-day, front-line general support with no immediate supervision, the post holder will be expected to respond to enquiries and be responsible for resolving practical and technical issues.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The successful candidate will be educated to at least A-level standard or equivalent, preferably in a science subject, demonstrate experience in a practical research or hospital laboratory environment and of practical problem-solving and troubleshooting combined with a willingness to contribute ideas in developing support provided by the team. Knowledge of current Health and Safety requirements within a practical research environment is essential along with excellent communications skills and a can-do attitude. Experience in a similar role and a working knowledge of scientific research environments is desirable.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This is a full-time permanent post.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12pm GMT on Monday, 19 February 2024 will be considered.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>