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Business Support Officer/PA to Borough Clinical Director & Associate Director
West London Mental Health Trust - London
£36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at West London NHS Trust. Senior PA and Business Support Officer – Band 5 37.5 hrs per week Adult Mental Health (Hounslow Borough) Based in Armstrong Way, Southall Are you an experienced, motivated administrator ready to take the next step in your NHS career? We are looking to recruit a highly organised and proactive Senior PA and Business Support Officer to support the Adult Mental Health senior leadership team in the Hounslow Borough. This role provides senior-level personal assistant and business support to the Borough Clinical Director and Associate Director and works closely with the Hounslow Adult Mental Health Senior Management Team. It is a key position within the service, ensuring effective coordination, governance support and information flow to enable senior leaders to focus on clinical and operational priorities. We are looking for someone who: · Has significant experience providing PA or senior administrative support to senior leaders · Is highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise competing demands · Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Is confident working with data and digital systems, including advanced Excel skills · Can quickly learn new systems, processes and ways of working · Is comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information The post combines traditional senior PA responsibilities with enhanced business, digital and analytical support. You will coordinate : Complex diaries and meetings, support governance processes, track actions and assist with the preparation and presentation of operational, Performance and workforce information. A significant aspect of the role also involves working confidently with data, including using Microsoft Excel and PowerBI to analyse, interpret and present information to support service oversight and decision-making. Selection Process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an assessment stage prior to interview. These assessments will reflect tasks relevant to the role and are designed to evaluate skills the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate in post. Only candidates who are successful at the assessment stage will progress to interview. For further details please contact Geraldine Brennan, Head of Administration – Local Services on 07908 790 256 or by email on geraldine.brennan6@nhs.net West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesSchool Support Assistant (Office Based) - Bridge of Don Academy - ABC13543
Aberdeen City Council - Aberdeen
£13.96 to £14.27 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Purpose: Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Bridge Of Don Academy, Duration: Permanent, Part Time R oles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023 , where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership . This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above . (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £ 16.50 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members , and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment. Job purpose/about the role To assist with the provision of administrative and clerical support within secondary schools, financial and administrative duties in accordance with corporate and school procedures. The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: PVG membership for regulated work with children OR willingness to obtain prior to commencing work The postholder is able to demonstrate: High level of competency in using Microsoft packages Ability to contribute positively to a team, including in a supervisory role where required About Us Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@aberdeencity.gov.uk. Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs) looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs) are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships) have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Added on 10 Jul 2026
Save to favouritesSystems and Contracts Technical Officer, Whitehill Service Centre, 508.16 - WEL10717
West Lothian Council current - Bathgate
£32,134 to £34,011 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Advert 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 31 st October 2027 You will support the Passenger Transport Service in ensuring that the council’s passenger transport services are supported to effectively to deliver additional support needs transport, school transport and public transport services to customers, clients and service users and to the residents of West Lothian. A key responsibility will be achieving best value by monitoring transport contracts and timetables so as to use resources as efficiently as possible as well as supporting effective contract and supplier management. You will manage and maintain all e-systems within the Passenger Transport Service and provide a main source of internal intelligence in the ongoing operation of the systems. Experience in contract management and monitoring and the ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail is essential. We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesService Development Officer, West Lothian Civic Centre, 507.88 - WEL10688
West Lothian Council current - Livingston
£53,889 to £59,764 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Job Advert 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent This is a key post within Housing, Customer and Building Services having responsibility for service development and improvement. You will provide valuable support to the leadership of the service. You will have excellent research and analytical skills to assess information, identify requirements and propose solutions. A customer focused approach is essential as you will have responsibility for leading on the service’s Customer Excellence Standard, WLAM and Scottish Housing Regulator Annual Return Charter. You will also have responsibility for service communication and organisation of the schedule of committee services reporting. The post carries line management responsibilities for the service improvement, systems administration, customer experience and Landlord Registration functions and staff undertaking this work. This requires a solid working knowledge of current HRA policies and practice. You will lead on a wide range of service development projects to improve outcomes and performance in line with corporate, regulatory and service priorities. You will plan, review and co-ordinate service communications across a range of methods and platforms. Performance and Change Service – Our aims Satisfying our customers. Achieving excellence across HCBS. Communicating effectively. Using professional judgement. Taking personal pride in the service we deliver. We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Kirsty Weir by emailing Kirsty.Weir@westlothian.gov.uk Qualifications Chartered Institute of Housing Level 2 or equivalent, or recent relevant experience of working in a frontline customer focused/housing environment. Experience Essential Ability to manage a range of activities and work to tight deadlines. Experience of implementing change and improvements using a customer focused business approach. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to foster and maintain strong relationships. Knowledge and Experience of LEAN/AGILE process mapping/Service design Ability to manage data analysis process and derive recommendations from the information. Ability to manage a range of activities and work to tight deadlines. Experience of implementing change and improvements using a customer focused business approach. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to foster and maintain strong relationships. Ability to manage data analysis process. Desirable Experience of working on cross-service projects. Understanding of WLC corporate priorities and outcome-based service delivery strategies. Ability to produce high level management information, process maps, reports and plans. Project management experience. Experience of working in the public sector. Experience of working with service users and working groups. Recent experience of working in a housing environment. Knowledge of council systems such as MRI Open Housing, Verint CRM, Objective and the Microsoft 365 Package including Power BI. Behaviours and Competencies Ability to manage own workload and contribute to agreed objectives. Adept at removing the barriers that get in the way of delivering excellent customer service. Creating an environment of trust. Ensure two-way dialogue with customers and colleagues. Finding creative solutions for customers. Good listener. Good communicator both internally and externally. Good interpersonal and negotiating skills. Ability to use own initiative. Self-aware and self-motivated to realise your full potential. Excellent time management skills. Computer/digitally literate. Ability to take responsibility for own learning and continuous improvement. Ability to represent HCBS in a positive and effective manner. Take responsibility for delivering excellent performance results. Good attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in work. Committed to own personal development. Committed to pursuing excellence in line with the WLC culture and values. Flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure.
Added on 28 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesLead Project Officer AGD (Construction) - County Buildings - SOA12990 - SOA12990
South Ayrshire - Ayr
£50,808 to £53,965 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
JOB DESCRIPTION Contribute to the delivery and support the development of all aspects of £89 million South Ayrshire Programme of projects within the Ayrshire Growth Deal (AGD) whilst liaising with a range of services to ensure continuous delivery and efficiency to complete the deal. If you apply for this post, please ensure your email provider accepts emails from noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk by adding Myjobscotland as a safe sender. If you are unsure how to do this, please contact your email provider for guidance, as this varies per provider. RESPONSIBILITIES Please click on the Job Attachments to access the Job Description. ABOUT US South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment. BENEFITS Here’s what we can offer! Competitive salary Excellent pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays) Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities Car leasing scheme Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities) Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme Scotwest Credit Union ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This post is temporary until 27/10/2028. The grade of this post is Level 11. The work style for this post is Agile worker . The successful candidate will primarily work from home with occasional travel within the South Ayrshire area. Frequency for attending the office may vary depending on the exigencies of the service.
Added on 4 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesHSCP Support Officer (Health & Social Care Commissioned Services) - FLK14542
Falkirk Council
£32,217 to £34,552 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Job Advert Join us in shaping the future of health and social care commissioned services We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Support Officer to join our HSCP Commissioning Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be part of developing the service that supports commissioning, procurement and contract management activities across health and social care. You will gain valuable experience across commissioning, procurement and contract management while making a real difference to people's lives. As a key member of the team, you will provide high-quality administrative, business and project support, helping to coordinate meetings, maintain accurate records, contract documentation and performance information, support reporting processes and contribute to the development of new systems and ways of working. You will have: Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience providing administrative or business support, including knowledge of all Microsoft packages Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. The Partnership brings together colleagues from across Falkirk Council and NHS Forth Valley, and partners in the third and independent sectors. The HSCP delivers operational services across local social work offices, health centres, GP practices, community hospitals, care homes, intermediate care facilities, and day centres amongst other services. The Commissioning Team is central to this work, supporting the planning, procurement, monitoring and continuous improvement of services across a range of care groups and service areas. This post is temporary until March 2028 to cover a temporary project. If you are enthusiastic, organised and keen to contribute to improving health and social care services, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Suzanne Thomson, Commissioning Lead to arrange a discussion at suzanne.thomson@falkirk.gov.uk Thank you for considering furthering your career with Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership.
Added on 27 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesPupil Support Officer - St Augustine's RC High School - 16188_1788184227
The City of Edinburgh Council - Edinburgh
£30,188 to £34,452 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Pupil Support Officer - fixed term until 31/03/2027 St Augustine's RC High School Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 (pro rata - part time and sessional) Hours: 22.20 per week, 39 week sessional The school is a Catholic secondary school of approximately 1060 students situated in the west of the City of Edinburgh. Its catchment area encompasses five Catholic primary schools extending from South Queensferry in the north to Balerno in the south. However, as a result of parental choice, our current S1 contains students drawn from 31 primaries. St Augustine's stresses the importance of high levels of achievement for every student and there is a strong sense of community within the school. All staff of St Augustine's, teaching and non-teaching, are prepared to make a positive contribution to the school as a whole and to play their part as members of the St Augustine's community. Pupil Support Officers play a key role in supporting the assessment, planning and direct support of children, young people and their families in relation to relationships and emotional health and wellbeing. * Promote better relationships, better learning and better behaviour through liaising and promoting understanding between school, children, young people and families. * Support the development of positive relationships and emotional wellbeing of children and young people using evidence based interventions with individual learners and groups * Build links with families to promote participation in their children's learning and remove barriers to their and their children's involvement in school life * Effectively link families with, and support their attendance at, local authority evidence based parenting groups * Make links with relevant organisations in the community to develop networks of support and opportunity to complement school-based and partner services and agencies support For further information please visit our website at www. st-augustines.edin.sch.uk or to discuss the post please contact the Business Manager at St Augustine's. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Pupil Support Officer job description View Pupil Support Officer person specification View sessional working information
Added on 31 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesBusiness Development Officer - (Temp/Full Time) - REF:ER/06558 - INV06816
Inverclyde Council - Greenock
£46,204 to £48,924 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description Business Development Officer REF: ER/ 06558 Salary: Grade 8 £46,204 - £48,924 Location: Municiple Buildings Hours Per Week: 37 Hours Duration: Temp For 23 Months Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support. You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council Important Applicant Information: Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application. Please note that if you apply via this website it is important that you regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including any invite to interview and, if relevant, details of any formal offer/contract, will be done by email. You should ensure that your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council, and that they are not filtered into any JUNK/SPAM folders. Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to `Essential Applicant Information’ above for more information. Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we do not hold a sponsorship license. Vetting by Disclosure Scotland If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG. A small number of posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check and the majority of all other posts will complete a Criminal Convictions Form. All disclosure checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to pay the cost of the disclosure check required for your post. Regulatory Bodies If your post requires registration with a Regulatory Body such as HCPC or SSSC etc., you are required to obtain and maintain registration including paying any fees for HCPC. As part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees. Further Assistance Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio. To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01475 712740 or email Human Resources at: Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk. Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job. Flexible Working Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively, with a view to achieving greater job satisfaction, motivation, morale and productivity. Employees are able to apply for a range of options including Part-Time Working, Job share, Compressed Hours, Homeworker, Hybrid Working and Flexible Retirement. More detail can be found in the Flexible Working Policy, linked in the download section of our Employee Benefits web page.
Added on 7 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesAssistant Enforcement Officer - (Perm/Full Time) - REF:ER/05124 - INV06815
Inverclyde Council - Greenock
£33,433 to £35,381 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description Assistant Enforcement Officer REF: ER/ 05124 Salary: Grade 5 £33,433 - £35,381 Location: Ingelston Park Hours Per Week: 37 Hours Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support. You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council Important Applicant Information: Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application. Please note that if you apply via this website it is important that you regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including any invite to interview and, if relevant, details of any formal offer/contract, will be done by email. You should ensure that your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council, and that they are not filtered into any JUNK/SPAM folders. Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to `Essential Applicant Information’ above for more information. Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we do not hold a sponsorship license. Vetting by Disclosure Scotland If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG. A small number of posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check and the majority of all other posts will complete a Criminal Convictions Form. All disclosure checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to pay the cost of the disclosure check required for your post. Regulatory Bodies If your post requires registration with a Regulatory Body such as HCPC or SSSC etc., you are required to obtain and maintain registration including paying any fees for HCPC. As part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees. Further Assistance Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio. To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01475 712740 or email Human Resources at: Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk. Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job. Flexible Working Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively, with a view to achieving greater job satisfaction, motivation, morale and productivity. Employees are able to apply for a range of options including Part-Time Working, Job share, Compressed Hours, Homeworker, Hybrid Working and Flexible Retirement. More detail can be found in the Flexible Working Policy, linked in the download section of our Employee Benefits web page.
Added on 7 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Research Associate: AI-Enabled Behavioural Ecology for Conservation
Lancaster University
£39,906 to £46,049 a year
TemporaryFull time
Senior Research Associate – AI-Enabled Behavioural Ecology for Conservation Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, UK An exciting opportunity for a behavioural ecologist to join the BEACON programme and lead field experiments and mechanistic modelling investigating how disturbance disrupts reef fish behaviour and ecosystem function. Salary: Grade 7. Location: Lancaster, with at least 3 days per week in person. Fieldwork on coral reefs and UK coastal waters required. Contract length: 2 years 9 months. We are seeking a highly motivated behavioural ecologist to co-lead the ecological research within BEACON (Behavioural Ecology AI for CONservation action), a new interdisciplinary research programme funded by UKRI. BEACON will develop the first integrated AI-enabled system for monitoring ecosystems and guiding conservation decisions through changes in animal behaviour. You will work closely with the PI (Dr Sally Keith) and interdisciplinary team to design field experiments and analyses that reveal the mechanistic links between environmental disturbance, animal behaviour and ecosystem function, providing the ecological foundation for AI-enabled conservation monitoring. We are looking for someone with a passion for behavioural ecology who is excited by combining field ecology, quantitative analysis and AI to answer ecological questions that have not previously been tractable. You should have a PhD in behavioural ecology, marine biology or a related discipline, with strong grounding in animal behaviour. You will be able to demonstrate evidence of marine field skills including fieldwork in remote international locations, field experiments and SCUBA diving qualifications. A proactive and enthusiastic approach, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to interdisciplinarity, open science and responsible AI are all essential. Prior expertise in AI is not essential, but you should be enthusiastic about developing practical AI skills and working closely with AI researchers to create genuinely integrated approaches. You will join a growing interdisciplinary team within the LEC-REEFS research group linked strongly to the Data Science and AI Institute @Lancaster (DSAIL), working alongside AI specialists, field ecologists and conservation practitioners. The project will draw on an extensive archive of underwater video footage from the ReefRUV Network and will collaborate with an international network of partners including Prof Sergio Floeter (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina), Dr José Paula (University of Lisbon), the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority, Cefas, Renew Earth and Natural England. The post offers considerable scope to develop mechanistic understanding of behaviour and ecosystem function. The successful candidate will play a central role in defining the behavioural metrics and ecological understanding that underpin the AI methods developed within BEACON. Dedicated training and mentoring will enable you to develop practical AI skills, allowing them to work confidently at the interface of behavioural ecology and AI. Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and in the top 10 in the UK. Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department tackling environmental challenges across the natural and social sciences, with strengths in high-diversity tropical systems. LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. Furthermore, we are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing and decolonising agendas. EDI is strongly embedded within LEC-REEFS and DSAIL, and we actively work to create an inclusive environment where researchers from all backgrounds can thrive. We are committed to inclusive fieldwork practices and will work with the successful candidate to plan fieldwork schedules compatible with personal circumstances where possible. We recognise that career paths are not always linear and welcome applications from candidates who have taken career breaks or worked outside academia. We welcome informal enquiries about flexible working arrangements. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We anticipate shortlisting in September 2026, with interviews shortly thereafter. The successful candidate is expected to start in Jan 2027. What to include in each document of your application: CV: Please include a 2-page CV. You do not have to include publications in this document. Publication List: Please include a complete list of all publications. You may include publications that are accepted and not yet published, but please do not include publications that are in review or in submission. Cover Letter: Please outline why you are interested specifically in this position, how it fits with your career goals, and describe any ideas you have for methodological or scientific developments that could strengthen the project. Maximum 800 words. Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Please write one paragraph per criteria, with each paragraph limited to 200 words. Referees: Please include contact information for at least two referees. Further enquiries: Informal enquiries about the scope of the research or working arrangements are welcome to Dr Sally Keith (sally.keith@lancaster.ac.uk). Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. Applications without prior enquiry are welcome and will not be disadvantaged.
Added on 29 Aug 2026
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