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United Kingdom, Birmingham

Salary: £37,099 - £39,347 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/
Job category/type: Finance, Professional Services
Job reference: REQ000146
Attachments: Financial Transaction Supervisor - JDPS - Sept 24.pdf

Job description

University College Birmingham is seeking an exceptional individual to join us as a Financial Transactions Supervisor (Fixed Term for up to 12 months) in our dedicated finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced centralised finance team. We are based in central Birmingham with excellent facilities within the institution and around the city.

As an experienced finance supervisor, you will complete the day-to-day activities of a busy Finance Office. You will play a crucial role with responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable by the team along with timely payments and collections.

You will be an organised, methodical individual with a high-level to detail. You will have previous supervisory experience in a similar role, complimented by a relevant qualification such as AAT (Advanced Diploma in Accounting) or QBE.

If you are looking to work in a fast-paced, financial environment this is the role for you.

This role is full time, fixed term (up to 12 months).

Standard Information

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.


University College Birmingham

United Kingdom, Southampton

The Campus Kitchen is the University of Southampton’s in house catering service. We facilitate a multitude of services across the University to include the provision of food in catered halls, retail catering outlets across all campuses, a delivered catering service and catering for all hospitality requirements across our campuses. Our aim is to deliver a five-star food service, catering for a wide range of needs and requirements and enhancing the experience for staff, students and visitors on campus.

Find out more about the services we offer here.

The role

You will be working alongside the catering management team to ensure high levels of customer service are delivered at all times and teams are operating in accordance with set standard operating procedures. You will be responsible for the day to day running of your allocated retail sites and for facilitating the hospitality and delivered catering provision for a wide variety of conferences and events.

The working hours are on a full-time basis. You will need to be flexible in terms of working hours which will include regular evenings and occasional weekends as part of the working week, rota patterns are on a 5 days out of 7 basis. As part of the role you will be required to travel between campuses to oversee operations as required.

Additional working benefits include time off over the Easter and Christmas period due to University Closure days, bank holidays and a 35 hour working week.

About you
You will be a highly motivated, proactive and organised individual, capable of multi-tasking with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Experience in hospitality and catering within a management role is essential.

What we can offer you
Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; a generous annual leave allowance (supplemented by University closure days and public holidays) and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave). All our benefits can be viewed here

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South and other underrepresented groups.

Working at the University of Southampton:

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton!


University of Southampton

Department: School of Computing and Digital Technology

Location: City Centre Campus (STEAM House)
Salary: £41,814 to £45,449 per annum
Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 06 October 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: CEBE24015

Birmingham City University invites applications for Lecturer in Cyber Security to support and advance its growth in the cyber security discipline.

The University focuses on practice-led, problem-based learning, providing access to cutting-edge facilities and real-world experience. Our lecturing staff are research active, and engaged externally, maintaining currency and strong links with industry ensuring students are given an insight into the growing area of cybersecurity to help them learn and succeed. 

In recognition of this we are looking to recruit exceptional academic staff who are at the cutting-edge of the cybersecurity discipline, believe in practice-based learning, possess exceptional communication skills, and are a team player.

You will be expected to support teaching & learning for undergraduate/postgraduate modules, provide pastoral care to students, engage in cutting-edge research, and contribute to recruitment and outreach activities. You will develop and deliver engaging teaching and learning as a member of the cybersecurity team in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures. You will also set and mark assessments providing timely and constructive feedback to students.

Conscious of inclusive practices, you will be expected to provide pastoral support to students assisting with their journey at BCU and equipping them with skills to meet the demands of the cyber security industry.

Further, you will explore and innovate ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback. You will be expected to engage in cutting-edge research and enterprise activities through own-initiative and collaboration with peers in academia and industry, leading to external funding and publications in reputable venues.

You will possess core cybersecurity skillset with experience of teaching at university level. You will also have a track record of publishing research articles at reputable venues and potential to develop research proposals to seek external funding. You will be passionate about supporting students through their educational journey and keen to learn and adopt inclusive practices to engage with students from diverse abilities and backgrounds. 

With core cyber security skills and knowledge, candidates with expertise in Cyber Physical Systems, Digital Forensics, Machine Learning and AI, and Future Networks are particularly encouraged to apply. Membership of a professional bodies (such as the BCS, the IET, ISACA or ISC2), industry-recognised certifications, and professional registration (such as CITP or CEng) is also beneficial.


Birmingham City University

Salary: £26,444 - 28,759 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full Time
Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/
Job category/type: Administration, Health
Job reference: REQ000145
Attachments: Placement Administrator (Health) - JDPS - Sept 24.pdf

Job description

University College Birmingham are recruiting for a highly skilled Placement Administrator to join the Department of Health. You will join the school at an exciting time as it continues to grow and develop new courses and expand existing offerings.

As Placement Administrator you will join an innovative team in the organisation, administration and coordination of placements for our students undertaking Nursing, Physiotherapy and other regulated programmes. You will have previous experience of administrative work in a Healthcare setting, and excellent IT skills. Full training on specific UCB systems will be provided.

University College Birmingham strongly encourages its staff to engage in continuous professional development to maintain skills and standards. Full support will be provided to the post-holder in respect of professional updating.

Standard Information

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.


The starting salary is approximately 3000 €/month

Finland

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

Circular Materials Bioeconomy Network (CIMANET) is an interdisciplinary doctoral education network to support the renewal of the bio-based industry through new sustainable materials and processes. CIMANET is part of the doctoral education pilot program established by Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, providing scientific and technological competences to promote sustainable growth. It strengthens the knowledge base required to enhance the Finnish forest and bio-based industry with novel solutions unveiling the full potential of biomass. CIMANET consists of nine universities: Aalto University, Hanken School of Economics, LUT University, Tampere University, University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä, University of Oulu, University of Turku, and Åbo Akademi University.

CIMANET operates in close collaboration with the industry, research organizations, as well as other stakeholders to create economic and societal impact by addressing the major challenges of our century: resource sufficiency, access to clean water, and climate change. CIMANET has started in 2024 and will provide altogether 67 doctoral researchers funding for three years. Check out all the open positions at the CIMANET pilot website.

We are now looking for a 

Doctoral Researcher in the field of computational analysis of large data sets relevant to renewable fuels

We are looking for a doctoral researcher to manage large data sets with numerical tools, especially with machine learning methods. In this position you will have a chance to make an impact by developing methods and tools for the analysis of renewable fuels in cold climate environment. Especially, you will analyze new renewable fuels from lignocellulosic residues and predict their cold properties by ML methods. Join us in shaping the future fuels !

Scientific environment

You will be working in a computationally oriented team at the School of Engineering together with Neste corp. chemists and engineers. Prof. Kaario has a computational team of 10 persons focusing on renewable and carbon free fuels using numerical methods. The environment is inspiring for a modeler as support and discussions are easy to find. Part of the work is done at Neste especially related to the large data sets on new fuels. We have recently published some relevant papers regarding the present position, e.g. Gonsalez et al., ‘Prediction of Gasoline Blend Ignition Characteristics Using Machine Learning Models’, Energy & Fuels 2021, and Cheng et al., ‘Optical Investigation of the Diesel Spray Characteristics and Spray Geometry Prediction Model by Artificial Neural Network’, SAE 2023. 

Your role and goals

The role of the Phd student is to collect large data sets from renewable fuels and analyze the data with machine learning methods. The goal is to find connections in the data that can be linked to the cold properties of the fuels. This will lead to breaktrough publications highlighting the impact of the work. 

Your experience and ambitions

The applicant should have a good track-record of computational methods with additional background knowledge in some of the following topics:


	Matlab, Python, and other programming languages
	Experience using ML methods
	Publications on a relevant field


An applicant must have completed by 31 December 2024 or preferably earlier (to start employment on 1 January 2025)


	a master’s degree awarded by a university, or
	a study programme that in the awarding country gives eligibility for doctoral level studies


A good command of English is required, Finnish language is not.

Applicants must fulfill the admission criteria of the Aalto Doctoral Programme and, if chosen for a position, apply for, obtain and accept the right to pursue doctoral studies at Aalto University. For more information on the general requirements and the application process for doctoral studies, please visit https://www.aalto.fi/en/doctoral-education/how-to-apply-for-doctoral-studies  .

What we offer 


	Opportunity to work in a dynamic community of world-class researchers and professionals where students are rigorously selected and highly motivated. This leads to an exceptionally interactive and intellectually challenging atmosphere at Aalto.
	We have a flexible modern work culture. We value the balance and well-being of work and leisure in all aspects of life.
	We offer you an interesting job in an inspiring work environment. You will be able to work in a community where we promote socially significant goals in science and education. We will familiarize you with your tasks and you will be part of a nice and competent team that will provide you with support for your work tasks also in the future. We encourage and offer opportunities for continuous development of your own expertise.
	The expected starting date in the position is on 1st January 2025. Presence in Finland for the duration of the contract is compulsory.
	Employment contracts will be made for three years with the funding from the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. Contract includes a prequisite to apply, receive and accept doctoral study right within the probation period of the first 6 months. 
	The annual workload of research and teaching staff at Aalto University is 1612 hours. 
	Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities. The starting salary is approximately 3000 €/month (gross), and it increases as the Doctoral Researcher progresses in the research and studies. 
	The contract includes Aalto University occupational healthcare. Aalto University provides excellent learning and development opportunities, and a commuter ticket benefit.  Unisport offers versatile sports facilities and exercise services with a staff discount.
	We work in a hybrid way, and the primary workplace is Otaniemi, Espoo. The Otaniemi campus is a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services and good connections along the metro and city train lines. See how the campus looks like on our virtual tour: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/ 


Join us!

To apply, please submit the following application materials through our aalto.fi recruitment site by Monday 7 October 2024 Finnish time. Click “Apply now”. 

Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). Aalto University’s students and visitors should apply as external candidates with personal (not aalto) email.

All material should be submitted in English and in a pdf-file. Application material should include:


	Letter of motivation (max. one page). Please describe your background and future plans, and in particular the reasons for selecting the project(s). 
	A curriculum vitae and possible list of publications with complete study and employment history, contact details of referees from 2 senior academic people. We will contact your referees, if recommendation letters are required. (please see CV example TENK_CV_template_2020.docx (live.com) )
	A study transcript provided by the applicant’s university that lists studies completed and grades achieved.
	A copy of the M.Sc. degree certificate or equivalent. (for doctoral study application it will need to be officially translated into Finnish, English or Swedish). If the degree is still pending, then a plan for its completion must be provided.
	Plan for obtaining certificate of English/Finnish/Swedish language knowledge for doctoral study application if position is offered (in order to have it on time for application, see more from https://www.aalto.fi/en/doctoral-education/how-to-apply-for-doctoral-studies )


We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Chosen candidates should apply for doctoral study right immediately after accepting the position.

Any questions?

For additional information, kindly contact prof. Ossi Kaario or prof. Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio (firstname.lastname(at)aalto.fi). Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, extend the application period, reopen the application process, and consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. For questions about applying, please contact HR partner Anna-Maija Harju, who can be reached by e-mail at AnnaMaija.Harju@aalto.fi.

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues?

You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world,  Aalto People , and Shaping a Sustainable Future.

For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/for-international-staff .

Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto  

About Finland

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://finland.fi/life-society/for-seventh-year-running-finland-is-first-in-world-happiness-report-other-nordics-in-top-7/  . For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/living-in-finland.

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi
youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity
linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/
www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity
instagram.com/aaltouniversity
twitter.com/aaltouniversity


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