Scientific Training Manager

Salary: Grade 7 (£38,205 – £45,585 p.a. depending on experience)

This role will be based on the University of Leeds campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have a background in atmospheric science or have science training experience? Are you a highly motivated individual looking for an exciting new challenge? Would you like to play a central role in the development of the next generation of atmospheric scientists? If so, we want to hear from you!

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to lead our scientific training. You will work with world leading scientists, technical staff and be supported by our operations & events team to develop and deliver world class training to the current and next generation of atmospheric scientists.  You will work with our Science Director and Scientific Programme leaders to develop the NCAS Scientific Training strategy in support of the Centre’s mission to be a world leading centre for atmospheric science research and will take primary responsibility for the long term operational plans to achieve this strategy.

This will involve the development, management, promotion, coordination, evaluation and reporting on a programme of scientific training activities. You will liaise closely with the NCAS Training Programme Lead and the Scientific Training Group to assess and help develop proposals for new training activities based on need within the atmospheric science community, as well as developing novel ways for the production of educational content and subsequent dissemination. As such you will be required to keep up to date with external developments in education and training. 

The role will be based at NCAS Headquarters, University of Leeds.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, the University’s state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by NCAS and the University’s Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for an exciting and varied role where you have the potential to make a valued contribution to the work of a world-leading research centre, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Jacqui Hamilton, NCAS Science Director

Email: jacqui.hamilton@ncas.ac.uk 

For general queries regarding NCAS and the interview process, please contact:

The NCAS People Team

Email: people@ncas.ac.uk 

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