Ambrose Alli University

About us: Kings has over 40,000 students from over 150 countries studying in person and online, and has over 12,000 employees. Together the King’s community delivers a comprehensive portfolio of outstanding and impactful research and education in close partnership with the vibrant arts and culture ecosystem across London along with other universities and partners across the globe. We are ranked 31st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) and 36th in the world (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2025). King's College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work, where staff are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning in the service of society. It is a particularly exciting time to be joining the University as it prepares to embark on its new 2030 strategy. The HR department, and in particular the HR Business Partnering team, will play a key role in supporting the university in delivering effectively on this new strategy. About the role: Senior HR Business Partners are the front face of HR, responsible for working with central Directorates and Faculties to align our vision and our people. Working with a dedicated client group of key central professional services directorates you will act as a trusted and credible partner, providing strategic advice, support and guidance on a full range of people matters. Through an understanding of the business aims and strategic priorities of your client group you will work with senior stakeholders to identify people priorities, shape solutions to their people challenges and drive forward positive change. Using your expertise and knowledge of best practice, you will challenge stakeholders to think more broadly and deeply about people matters. You will manage a small team and work with colleagues across the HR directorate, drawing on specialist expertise as needed, in the development of local initiatives and will bring business challenges and priorities back to the HR directorate to help shape the development of central initiatives and policies. This is a full time role (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 Significant HR generalist experience within a complex, ambiguous and unionised environment, with proven success in delivering impactful strategic HR initiatives.  Strong coaching, facilitating and negotiating skills, with experience of working in partnership with senior stakeholders. Significant experience of leading and managing organisational change.  Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, alongside commercial and financial understanding, to enable demonstrable business focussed advice and decision making.  Experience of leading and managing ER casework, both formally and informally.  Ability to analyse complex data, identify trends and use findings to inform people strategy and initiatives.  Evidenced ability to develop, manage and coach team members.  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: £65,091 - £70,634 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134005 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Christopher Welcome Contact Details: christopher.welcome@kcl.ac.uk

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The Research Engineer (Modelling and Simulation) will support a one-year applied research project and evaluate a mobile DC microgrid for military tactical applications. The role involves developing detailed power system models in ETAP and MATLAB/Simulink, conducting performance and reliability simulations, and analysing the behaviour of solar PV, BESS, diesel generators, and DC distribution systems. The engineer will also document modelling assumptions, prepare technical reports, support procurement and project operations, and assist in supervising student researchers. This position is ideal for candidates with strong grounding in power system modelling, microgrid technologies, and simulation-based research. Key Responsibilities Participate in and manage the research project with the PI, Co-PI, and team to design a robust mobile DC microgrid for military operations. Develop detailed simulation models simulation models in ETAP and MATLAB/Simulink for solar PV arrays, battery energy storage systems (BESS), vehicle-based deployable storage, diesel generator sets and rectifiers, DC distribution bus and electrical loads. Implement and carry out simulation studies to analyse system performance under various operating conditions such as extreme weather, load variation, equipment failure and deployment constraints. Perform load flow, transient stability, reliability, and efficiency studies to evaluate microgrid architecture options. Support the integration of various generation assets into a cohesive DC microgrid model. Document modelling assumptions, system parameters, simulation results, and engineering insights for final reporting. Prepare simulation diagrams, charts, and technical specifications for submission. Assist with procurement of software licences and technical equipment. Conduct Risk Assessments and ensure compliance with WSH regulations. Support supervision of capstone project students involved in the project. Work independently and collaboratively to maintain research software and project tools. To communicate and liaise with any internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met. Any other ad-hoc duties assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field from a recognised university. Knowledge and experience in modelling and simulation of microgrids or power systems using ETAP and/or MATLAB/Simulink. Experience in distributed energy resources (DERs), PV, BESS, diesel gensets, or DC microgrids is highly advantageous. Familiarity with energy management systems, microgrid control strategies, or predictive/dynamic control will be an advantage. Experience in conducting simulation studies, analysing results, and preparing technical reports. Commitment to supervising student projects and supporting hands-on training activities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Research Assistant Professor Office of the Faculty of Business (Post Ref.: 25/296) The Faculty of Business (https://www.ln.edu.hk/fb/) at Lingnan University has been accredited by the Association to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The Faculty plays an important role in educating students about cutting-edge, practical knowledge and skills, improving students' academic and professional capabilities, as well as enhancing students' awareness on social responsibilities. Furthermore, we have been devoting every effort to the sustainable development of Lingnan University in the academic community and the substantive realization of our values and mission in the Hong Kong society and the world. The appointee is expected to (a) conduct independent and collaborative research; (b) teach multiple subjects in both undergraduate-level and postgraduate-level programmes of the Faculty. The appointee will work for the Office of the Faculty of Business and Hong Kong Institute of Business Studies, and may be required to undertake certain administrative duties as required by supervisor(s). General Requirements Applicants should hold a PhD degree or an equivalent qualification in management science, operation research or other relevant fields for no more than five years prior to the commencement of the appointment. Applicants should have a strong track record in research evidenced by quality research output in line with international standards. He/she should have strong commitment to research and have an excellent command of English and Chinese (including Mandarin). The appointees are expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will be normally made on an initial contract for up to two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants should provide a CV and information about their work experience, qualifications, research interests and achievements. A statement of their publications and of any works in progress currently under review are required. Applicants shall also provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will begin in January 2026 until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.