Niagara University

Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton is the UK’s top School integrating Computer Science, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering. The subject of Electronics and Electrical Engineering is consistently ranked in the top 10 of UK Universities and in the top 100 globally. We are the leading department of our kind in the country, with some of the best facilities in electronics, electrical engineering and computer science. We were one of the first universities to be named an Academic Centre of Excellence in both Cyber Security Education and Research. Do you want to play a major role in inspiring the next generation of students in a world-class University?  This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) as a Biomedical Engineering Teaching Laboratory Supervisor (Maternity cover) to run the new Biomedical Engineering Teaching Labs. As a Biomedical Engineering Teaching Laboratory Supervisor (Maternity cover) you will be responsible to plan, sustain, and organise the Technical delivery of core undergraduate and taught undergraduate specialist Biomedical Engineering associated with all ECS taught degrees, and, to support the School’s strategic growth of teaching facilities. In this role you will manage the day-to-day running of ECS’s state of the art Biomedical Engineering Teaching Laboratory services and equipment, and to provide specialist Technical support and advice to the School’s practical educational activities. You must hold a relevant degree qualification and proven chemical experience and practical laboratory skills, and laboratory management. You must have substantial experience in a relevant technical field, with proven experience of successfully planning work activities. Successful delivery in this role will significantly contribute to protecting the capital investment in ECS teaching facilities and to deliver the maximum educational value from them. Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, we’re progressive and we push the boundaries of what we’re teaching our students – and what we’re learning alongside them. We encourage and support our staff to pursue their research and develop enterprise activities. With major sector centres including Responsible AI UK, centres for Healthcare Technologies, Flexible Electronics and e-Textiles, and Internet of Things, and modern laboratory facilities from the Zepler cleanrooms to the Tony Davis High Voltage lab, our reputation for teaching, research and enterprise is exceptional.  Athena SWAN Silver Award recognised, we’re committed to improving equality for women in science and engineering, so we’ll help you find a good work-life balance with flexible or even part-time working hours, with a workload adjusted accordingly. ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. Please visit https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere to find out more about working with us. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. For more details contact Katie Chamberlain K.E.Chamberlain@soton.ac.uk or Mr David Oakley do@ecs.soton.ac.uk

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a veterinary degree and MRVCS for a part-time (0.6 FTE) Lecturer post (fixed-term contract). The successful applicant will join a team of fellow professionals within the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine committed to providing excellence in teaching for the benefit of a new generation of vets. In the role you will: Use your skills to support theoretical and practical teaching, including in animal husbandry and veterinary sciences across years one and two of the programme, clinical teaching in years three and four and veterinary public health teaching in year five of the programme. Support written and practical assessment across all years of the programme and contribute to academic administrative duties. Support delivery and administration of the programme assessment strategy and accreditation requirements. About you Our Lecturers play an important role in influencing the future of the veterinary profession. As such, you will have: A thorough understanding of basic and applied veterinary sciences and clinical veterinary subjects. A passion for veterinary sciences and a strong commitment to delivering excellent teaching. Enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexibly and creatively in different contexts are essential, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Experience of teaching in an educational or professional setting. To support the needs of the programme your working days will be Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Further Information To apply please submit a CV and cover letter. You will also be asked to complete an application form to help us assess your suitability for the position. Informal enquiries about the role can be made to Martha Betson, Head of Department, Comparative Biomedical Sciences (m.betson@surrey.ac.uk) or Esther Lingard, Section Lead, Veterinary Sciences (e.lingard@surrey.ac.uk). Induction Commitment We wish to create the conditions for success for our new starters in the Vet School, by facilitating their growth and development within our institution. All new starters who are on a local/Guildford contract are expected to be physically present on campus for 80% minimum of their working week during their initial four to six months of employment (the duration will vary depending on individual role). Further details Job Description

Location Docklands Campus Salary £46,471 to £51,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Wednesday 08 April 2026 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference 0014-26-S-R University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About Us ESTATES AND FACILITIES The Estates and Facilities Directorate at the University of East London is a strategic enabler of the University’s mission to deliver an inclusive, safe, innovative, and digitally enabled learning environment. The Directorate is responsible for shaping, managing, and transforming UEL’s physical estate as an integrated platform for education, research, innovation, community engagement, and operational excellence. Working in close partnership with IT, Strategic Development & Delivery, Finance, Procurement, People & Culture, Health & Safety, and external delivery partners, the Directorate ensures that physical and digital infrastructure are intentionally aligned. Together, these collaborations enable collective decision-making, resilient operations, and the integration of smart technologies into day-to-day campus management. The Estates and Facilities Directorate plays a critical role in realising UEL’s ambition to be a sector-leading Campus one that supports flexible modes of study, enhances wellbeing and safety, reduces environmental impact, and creates high-quality, future-ready spaces for students, staff, and the wider community. About the Job: You will take ownership of the day-to-day management of UEL’s Energy and Water Management Systems, projects, and contracts and ultimately, responsibility for the energy and carbon performance of UEL’s multimillion-pound estate. You will monitor usage, identifying and addressing peak and troughs in consumption, delivering impactful projects that reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across the campus. You will bring your deep technical expertise and legislative understanding to ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and innovation in energy performance. You will embed sustainable practices into policies, procedures, and technical specifications, helping to shape and influence a culture of environmental responsibility across the organisation. Collaboration is key to this role. You will work closely with colleagues from Estates and Facilities including UEL’s maintenance, security and facilities and teams and in particular the Sustainability team where your high-level autonomy and decision-making will deliver strategic improvement You will also work with academic colleagues and external partners and contractors to promote awareness of energy use and carbon reduction, particularly in relation to Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Your deep technical expertise will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for efficiency, influencing decision-making, and delivering measurable results. This is a technical-specialist and project-lead role with significant influence on UEL’s sustainability strategy. You will be joining a supportive and dynamic team with a shared commitment to sustainability and positive change. If you are passionate about energy management and want to make a tangible impact within a values-led university, we would love to hear from you. To review and update the Energy and Carbon Management Policy and its accompanying Management Plan, ensuring it reflects the Environmental Sustainability Policy and accompanying Strategy and Action Plan, UEL’s Vision 2028, is relevant and ‘fit for purpose’.  Take responsibility for its implementation ensuring it reduces energy use and carbon emissions across the estate. In short, ensure that each of the energy and carbon documents reflect the University’s wider aims and objectives, its sustainability ambitions, KPI’s, and targets while also addressing the SDGs, and are included of UELs suite of sustainable documents. Be the lead point of contact for energy and water management across the estate and assist with the commercial aspects of the Energy Performance Contract. Select, appoint, and manage energy and water consultants/ suppliers in line with other E&F managers at UEL where necessary. Manage the energy and utilities contracts, authorising payment of invoices, and chasing rebates, working closely with the UEL Finance Department, Development & Capital Delivery team, maintenance team and campus managers. Identify opportunities for new and innovative technologies that will support energy, carbon and water reduction projects across UEL, and raise the university’s profile as sector leaders in tackling key impact areas. Oversee the management of the existing building metering system (BMS) and its strategy, identifying areas for expansion, and project manage the installation of a comprehensive automated submetering system. Ensure it is fit for purpose, generates reports as required, identifies anomalies and takes any appropriate corrective action where needed. Work with Senior Mechanical & Engineering Project Managers (internal and external) and UEL’s Development and Capital Delivery colleagues and external teams to develop and implement energy specifications/energy benchmarking criteria to ensure that energy and water saving, and low carbon measures are incorporated in new build and refurbishment projects. Work with the Sustainability Team to develop and manage initiatives to raise and maintain energy and environmental awareness with staff, students and stakeholders. Support with any training and development programmes in place that develop energy, water and carbon management skillsets of staff across the UEL Estates and Facilities team. Brief the team on new products, initiatives and regulations and make clear their role in achieving cost and carbon savings. About You Essential An undergraduate degree or equivalent in Engineering, Energy Management, Building Services, Environmental Management or another related subject. A master’s degree is desirable but not essential for the role. Experience in working in the energy and water sector in a management role, or for a university as a senior energy manager for an organisation of similar size and operations with high autonomy in decision-making and ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders. Excellent knowledge of energy and water systems including automatic and sub-metered utilities meters, their integration onto building management systems and their application to cost and carbon reduction measures applicable for a university estate. Expert knowledge on energy and water related legislation, how and where it affects the University’s operations. Advise on other external standards, requirements, and guidelines relating to energy, water and carbon to ensure compliance with current and forthcoming legislation.  Knowledge of utility tariff arrangements, consortiums and procurement strategies (including alternative energy sourcing such as self-generation and power purchase agreements) and monitoring of any funding opportunities that may arise from them. Experience managing the utilities budget and contracts including forecasting, setting, and monitoring the budgets for energy and water consumption and ensure the University’s energy procurement process supports the carbon management plan, achieves long term energy and cost security for the University. Experience working with and influencing the sustainability teams in reducing UEL’s scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions and in the development of a methodology for reviewing and minimising carbon emissions in all UEL refurbishment and new build development projects. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the capacity to engage with, influence, and persuade a wide range of stakeholders particularly the most senior management at UEL, including the Board of Governors and Council, building up strong relationships and networks with internal and external partners.  Desirable Postgraduate qualification in a topic that directly relates to the requirements of the role. Understanding various schemes such as Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), Salix Finance funding schemes, Energy Efficiency Scheme (EES) etc as well as the government agencies that sponsor or support these schemes (DEFRA, TEC, CCC, etc). and of energy and environmental management systems such as ISO5000 and 14001. Experience in conducting energy and utilities related heat mapping exercises, building and writing business cases for energy initiatives for the purpose of building the E&F teams’ confidence and gaining senior management approval. Recruitment and line management of energy and water officers and coordinators, engagement officers etc. Other competencies and requirements  Excellent computer skills, including a good understanding of energy efficiency and utilities billing software and the ability to provide reports, produce presentation material and maintain external and internal webpages. Excellent communication skills, willing to give presentations to various stakeholders ensuring they are level appropriate for the audience being addressed. Knowledge of broader sustainability issues such as waste, travel and transport and behaviour change theory and its application to carbon reduction in the University. Maintain a working knowledge of the energy market and its regulatory framework and provide recommendations on energy procurement options that meet long term cost and carbon reductions and achieves energy supply and cost security. Liaise with the Finance Department and the Estates and Facilities Directors to produce energy account statements for monthly and quarterly meetings. Produce detailed analysis of historical data/ usage versus spend/ budget and identify anomalies and errors. Identify and advise via regular meetings, accrual requirements to the Finance Department. Proactively contribute to the communications of the Sustainability Team by maintaining related internal and external communications (e.g. web pages, SharePoint, social media channels), responding to queries, presenting to students, writing reports and providing briefings and presentations for relevant committees/groups etc. Champion the energy achievements of the University to staff and students and to outside organisations. Support the implementation of the various Environmental and Sustainability related policies and strategies from an energy perspective, including the maintenance of the ISO 5001 and 14001 accredited environmental management system once implemented. Benefits Package Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE. We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping. Equal Opportunities UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today! Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.