Higher Education

The Centre for Adherence Research and Education Officer provides essential support to people undertaking CARE training coursesand academics. You will be responsible for ensuring consistent management and delivery of our short courses for healthcare professionals, online training offer, web and social media profiles,and centre research activities. The role is varied and you will be expected to undertake a range of administrative duties to support CARE activities. This role can be completed on a hybrid basis.

Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or experience

1) Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to draft documents and correspondence autonomously to a broad range of audiences 

2) Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse complex numerical data 

3) Excellent time management and organisational skills  

4) Able to demonstrate ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders in a professional and assured manner 

5) Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and associate apps such as Sharepoint. 

6) Collaborative and relationship-oriented approach to teamwork with an initiative-taking approach, and the ability to work independently 

7) Ability to work under pressure to complete a range of competing priorities. Requesting and utilising support as and when needed   

8) Experience of working in a Higher Education setting or similar setting relevant to healthcare professional training.  

9)  Experience in the use of website content management systems, social media content, and virtual learning environments (VLEs) 

10)   Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace.

JOB TITLE: Workshop facilitators
Open to PHD and MSc students only

About us:

King's Entrepreneurship Institute is the dedicated hub of all entrepreneurial activity at King's College London. For almost 200 years, King's has been striving to improve the world and today is bursting with creative problem solvers, innovative thinkers and entrepreneurial leaders. We believe that everyone can be entrepreneurial, and that entrepreneurial people can help make the world a better place by solving problems to create a healthier, smarter, more equal and sustainable future. 

About the role:

Throughout the academic year we deliver a range of free workshops, events, competitions and programmes to help our thriving King's community get ahead. We are looking for looking for PhD and MSc students at King's College London of all disciplines to support the delivery and facilitation of the workshops. Our workshops, events, competitions and programmes support community of King?s College London students, alumni and staff to: 

• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset, supporting whatever career or future they have in mind;
• Explore and progress their ideas and launch them into potential ventures;
• Scale their business and skills on one of our accelerator programmes;
• Connect and collaborate with a community of like-minded innovators and changemakers. 

Benefits:

By taking part, aside from gaining invaluable experience for your CV and working alongside a great team, you will:

• Learn about entrepreneurship in an in-depth way and develop your entrepreneurial skills, 
• Practice your workshop delivery and facilitation skills, this role is ideal for those that would like to go into a career of teaching
• Be able to evidence your experience of delivering sessions to diverse audiences,
• Develop compelling public speaking skills

Details:

• Up to 10 hours per month during teaching terms
• 20.46 hourly rate
• Although Strand Campus is listed the role will require work across all campuses 
• Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday, 29 September
• Interviews to be held: 21st October (in person, Entrepreneuership Institute Bush House, Strand Campus)
• Start date: 25 October

TO APPLY: Email ei-ops@kcl.ac.uk your CV and 1 A4 page Coverletter (text font size 12)

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Essential: 

• Currently enrolled in a PhD programme or MSc programme at King?s College London (any discipline) at the time of application;
• Having a strong interest in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial skills development;
• Excellent communication and networking skills;

Desirable: 

• Experience in teaching in higher education setting and/or delivering workshops within or outside of higher education context;
• Has previously engaged with King?s Entrepreneurship Institute and attended programmes delivered by King?s Entrepreneurship Institute. 

Join Our Invigilator Team - Be a Key Part of Exam Success!

We're looking for organised, reliable, and empathetic individuals to join our pool of Invigilators. This crucial role ensures the smooth running of exams, helping students perform their best. The position is on an as-needed basis throughout the year, with most sessions taking place during our main exam periods in January, May, and August.

Why Join Us?

• Full training is provided before each exam season
• Support from our Examinations Team during all centrally run exams
• Competitive hourly pay for the entire time on-site (from 1.5 hours before the exam to up to 1 hour after it ends)
• Opportunities to invigilate computer-based exams (training provided)

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up the examination room (papers and materials)
• Assisting students as they enter and ensuring exam rules are followed
• Collecting materials post-exam

Join us and play a vital role in student success while enjoying a flexible, rewarding work opportunity!

Not applicable

What We're Looking For:

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and supportive individuals
• Strong command of English
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to stay calm and professional in high-pressure situations
• Basic IT skills (not required but a bonus!)

Main Exam Venue: While we do conduct exams across Central London, most of the work takes place at the ExCel Centre.

LSBU's School of Built Environment and Architecture are looking to hire a part-time (0.4FTE) Research Assistant for a 4-month contract.

The School has over 3000 students and 80 staff members, making it one of the UK?s largest schools of the built environment. It covers all subject areas concerning the design, development and operation of all the items which make up the built environment. Courses are industry-relevant and are at the cutting edge of each of the subjects. They are accredited by the relevant professional institutions to the highest possible level. BEA is a pioneering leader in delivering Higher and Degree Apprenticeships in architecture and built environment subjects. 

The output, quality and real-world impact of BEA research has been growing with academic staff gathering indicators of eminence at national and international levels. The School?s research profile has been growing through the work of the Centre for Civil and Buildings Services Engineering and Centre for Integrated Delivery of the Built Environment. 

The School has strong links to industry, it is the preferred provider of education for almost 200 employers and undertakes enterprise and knowledge transfer projects with corporate partners.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Contribute to research on building energy performance and sustainability, with a focus on energy-efficient retrofit solutions for existing buildings, particularly integrating new technologies like heat pumps.
2. Conduct literature reviews and desktop research to support the innovation voucher fund project with SMEs, synthesizing current knowledge on sustainable building technologies and retrofit strategies.
3. Assist in designing and conducting fieldwork, experiments, and testing, including the analysis of building materials and energy efficiency systems. This may involve setting up equipment, collecting data, and ensuring proper documentation of procedures.
4. Develop and analyse energy performance models using industry-standard software, contributing to the assessment of various retrofit scenarios and their potential impact on building energy consumption.
5. Collect, analyse, and interpret data from energy consumption studies, using statistical tools and data visualization techniques to present findings clearly and concisely.
6. Collaborate with other researchers and external stakeholders in preparing and conducting feasibility studies for energy-efficient retrofits, considering technical, economic, and environmental factors.
7. Prepare detailed reports on research findings, draft research papers, and contribute to academic publications, ensuring high standards of academic writing and adherence to publication guidelines.
8. Attend and actively contribute to internal and external project meetings, conferences, and symposiums, representing the research team and presenting findings as required.
9. Assist with the dissemination of research outcomes via journals, conferences, and other appropriate channels, helping to raise the profile of LSBU's research in building energy performance.
10. Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of research data, following best practices in data management and complying with relevant data protection regulations.
11. Support the development of research proposals and funding applications related to building energy performance and sustainable retrofits.
12. Contribute to the development of questionnaires, surveys, or other research instruments as needed for data collection from stakeholders in the building industry.
13. Assist in maintaining and updating the research team's database of relevant literature, case studies, and industry contacts.
14. Participate in occasional teaching or demonstration activities if required.

Essential: Master degree in a relevant field such as Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Environmental Science. Desirable: PhD degree in a related discipline.

A. Essential: Master degree in a relevant field such as Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Environmental Science. Desirable: PhD degree in a related discipline.

B. Strong understanding of building energy performance principles, sustainable technologies (especially heat pump systems), and retrofit strategies for existing buildings.

C. Demonstrable knowledge of research techniques and methods within building energy performance, including quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

D. Proficiency in using building energy simulation software (e.g., EnergyPlus, IES-VE) and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, R, or Python).

E. Excellent report writing and academic writing skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.

F. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging effectively with research teams, external collaborators, and industry partners.

G. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing time effectively to meet project deadlines.

H. Experience in conducting literature reviews, data collection, and analysis in the field of building energy performance or a related area.

I. Familiarity with UK building regulations and energy efficiency standards relevant to building retrofits.

J. Desirable: Experience in preparing or contributing to research grant applications or funding proposals.

K. Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and stay updated with the latest developments in the field of sustainable building technologies.

L. Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve issues arising from research experiments or data analysis, demonstrating critical thinking and analytical skills.

LSBU Active Sports Centre Casual Staff Cover: Manager on Duty

Various dates and times around the operational hours of the business (various - subject to availability)

Time: Various, minimum available: 7 hours per month

Requirements (E = Essential / D = Desirable)

• Timekeeping & punctuality (E)
• Excellent organisational skills (E)
• Professional, friendly, problem solving attitude (E)
• Clear DBS (E) 
• Safeguarding Certificate (E) 
• Knowledge/experience of supervisory responsibilities in a workplace environment (E)
• Experience and knowledge in customer service processes (D)
• Experience in managing bookings, diaries and taking card payments (D)
• Experience in taking card payments and completing end of day banking (D).

Role: The role will act as a Manager on Duty, supervising the centre and team you are working with, to ensure the safe and effective running of the facilities. This will include ensuring facility space set up and break down is completed accurately and on time, that the centre remains clean and tidy, is checked regularly and any faults reported to Estates, and engineers visiting on site are liaised with to complete outstanding tasks fully. Some handling of customer queries and complaints is expected, general trouble shooting and management of facilities and report of faults as and when they occur. Training and support will be provided by the senior management team, and any serious complaints or building defects will be expected to be passed on to them for assistance.   

The role will also involve supporting the receptionist at front of house, while will require excellent customer service skills as well as answering customer and staff in person queries, calls and emails; taking card payments and bookings; administering memberships, giving centre tours when required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a virtual placements software platform, with the support of the platform's administrators.
• Support students in accessing and utilising the virtual placements software platform.
• Liaise with organisations who wish to advertise placement vacancies and inform students of vacancies.
• Build and maintain beneficial relationships with local organisations and University departments to support any placement students undertaking work.
• Create attractive advertisements to promote vacancies.
• Manage aspects of administration within WebLearn, (Virtual Learning Environment) for a variety of placements modules.
• Create and update databases and software platform with accurate information.
• Liaise with relevant academic placement module teams to target students on specific modules and encourage them to apply for the available work opportunities.
• Attending classes to undertake very brief presentations on the work placements process.
• Provide initial recruitment support via online Careers materials to assist students through job recruitment processes and identify when to signpost applicants to advice and guidance from University Careers Consultants.
• Assist in matching students to suitable placement opportunities.
• Assist in undertaking risk assessments for work placement health and safety.
• Assist in organising events such as 'LinkedIn Headshot' photoshoots, including greeting students, recording student details, potentially assisting in taking photographs and sending out photographs to students.
• Any other tasks to support the placement team.

NOTE: In terms of your graduation date, you must have submitted your final assessment within 2024 e.g. February or June.

Closing Date:  Wednesday 25th Sept at 5pm

Before you proceed with your application, we would like to outline specific eligibility criteria that must be met to be considered for this role:

Eligibility to Work Full-Time in the UK: We welcome applications exclusively from candidates who hold the legal authorisation to work full-time in the United Kingdom for at least the next 10 months. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor work visas or consider candidates whose current visa status does not permit full-time employment for the specified duration.

You must be a recent Graduate of London Met: Your final piece of assessment for your degree must have been submitted within 2024. Applications from candidates who graduated before this date will not be considered for the position.

We kindly request all prospective applicants to carefully review and confirm that they meet these essential eligibility requirements before submitting their applications. 

In addition to clicking Apply Now, please ensure that you send your comprehensive CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Tahera at t.huda@londonmet.ac.uk.

Please note that the role entails a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate is expected to be present in the office once or twice and sometimes several times a week, and to work remotely for the rest of the week.

A formal probationary assessment will be conducted at the three-month mark to review the performance in the role. 

We appreciate your attention to these requirements and encourage you to apply if you fulfill the stated criteria.

No Qualifications required for this role.

• Experience of confidently communicating with clients/customers
• Office administration experience
• Excellent research skills via internet / social media
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written 
• Accurate data entry / IT skills and attention to detail 
• Proven ability to meet targets within deadlines
• Demonstration of initiative and self-motivation to work alone and within a team
• Awareness of data confidentiality

TO APPLY: Please ensure your CV is uploaded onto your Met Temps profile under "My Documents" and submit a short cover letter or email outlining why you are suitable for the role.