Apprenticeship Skills Reviewer Full Time or Part Time

Job Description

 

 

 

 

School/Department: School of The Built Environment and Architecture

 

Job Title/Grade: Apprenticeship Skills Reviewers (Civil and Building Services) ? Grade 6

 

Reporting to: Apprenticeship Team Leader

Purpose of the post

The School of The Built Environment and Architecture (BEA) offers some of London?sbest

courses in areas such as architecture, building services engineering, civil engineering, construction management, quantitysurveying and buildingsurveying. All our courses are closely linked with industry and accredited by the relevant professional institutions to the highest possible level.

 

Our apprenticeship offer is rapidlyexpanding and we are seeking passionate and driven Skills Reviewers who are committed to working with our academics and industry partners to develop the best Higher and Degree Apprenticeships in the sector. This particular post will sit within the division of Civil and Building Services.

 

The postholder will provide guidance and support to apprentices to work towards developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours they will need to successfully complete their apprenticeship, and will liaise with employers to ensure the apprentice?s learning needs are being met in the workplace.Progress review meetingswith each apprentice and their employer will be undertaken at least three times a year for the duration of their programme, either in person at the apprentice?s workplace, or remotely via MS Teams.

 

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and developing good relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Industry experience would be an advantage. They will be comfortable working independently and will have excellent organisational and time management skills.

 

Please note we are willing to consider applications for part-time hours.

 

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  1. Work alongside both the Apprenticeship Team and School academics to provide proactive and reactivevocational and educational support to apprentices and their line managers throughout the apprenticeship scheme.

 

  1. Monitor apprentice progression against knowledge, skills and behaviour standards (as well as functional skills where appropriate) and provide feedbackto both the apprentice and their line manager.

 

  1. Undertake regular progress review meetings with apprentices and mentors as required. These meetingswill either take place at the apprentice?s workplace; the University; or via MS Teams.

 

  1. Support the apprentice to prepare for theirend-point assessment.


 

  1. Work with employersand academic colleagues to support the agreement of on and off the job development plans with the apprentices and monitor and record progress to ensure that both the university and employer remain compliant.

 

  1. Work with the Apprenticeship Team and Teaching, Quality and Enhancement to ensure all qualityassurance requirements relevantto the educational support of an apprentice are being met.

 

  1. Ensure that all learning activity is recorded and auditable in line with funding regulations and that any university delivery, process and monitoring systemsare adhered to within the agreed time limits.

 

  1. Contribute to the development of appropriate programme systems and processes.

 

  1. Complete any requiredlearning and development activities required to enhance your knowledge and perform the role more effectively.

 

  1. Ensure that procedures for access to, and retention of, information withinthe School comply with the requirements of the University and the General Data Protection Regulation.

 

The Apprenticeship Team Leader / Dean may requestadditional duties that are withinthe scope, spirit and purpose of the role. Within reason, the duties and role of the post holder may be changed, after appropriate consultation, in response to changing organisational requirements.



Qualifications

N/A 



Skills

SELECTION CRITERIA

 

E = Essential, D = Desirable

 

  1. A relevantconstruction qualification (D). Industry experience or professional qualifications relating to the apprenticeship discipline (D).

 

  1. An understanding of the end-to-end learning journey of an apprentice (D)

 

  1. Experience of delivering work based learningand assessment in commercial or educational contexts which are relevant to the subject area (D).

 

  1. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build customer/ client relationships and maintain empathy with stakeholders (E).

 

  1. Experience of working autonomously and managing own workload efficiently and effectively (E).

 

  1. Ability to work as part of a wider team (E).

 

  1. Excellent time management and organisational skills (E).

 

  1. Experience or knowledge of  e -learning platforms and an excellent knowledgeof Microsoft Office packages, including the ability to produce reports (E).


 

  1. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity, and its practical application (E).

 

The successful candidatewill be required to undergoan Enhanced DBS check.

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Currently, fly vials?used to house and feed research flies?are disposed of after just one use, entering the clinical waste stream and ending up in high-temperature incineration. This not only carries a hefty cost but also significantly contributes to our carbon footprint. 

By transitioning to reusable vials, you'll be part of a groundbreaking effort to slash single-use plastic in our labs, cut down on Scope 3 emissions, and move the Department?and King?s College London?closer to its Net Zero goal. If you're passionate about sustainability and keen to make a tangible impact in research operations, we?d love to hear from you. 

The project will be based in New Hunts House CDN, working with the labs that use the facility and the  technical manager and fly technician to determine a cleaning protocol for fly vials, test the validity of the protocol through microbiology techniques, and determine the effect, if any, of the change on the fruit flies. The student would work with wild type fruit flies to determine their reaction to reused vials that had previously been used for chemical or drug work, and in doing so will learn basic fly maintenance techniques.   

Once the project is complete, the student will have created a protocol for cleaning the glass fly vials, considered the cost of moving to reusable vials, calculated the labour requirements and equipment purchases needed to make this a viable long-term solution, assess current fly protocols and suggest areas where further changes can be made. The assessment will be presented to Technical Managers and PI?s using the facility.   

Shape 

Responsibilities: 

Facility & Equipment Maintenance: 

Read all relevant literature to the project.

Develop a protocol for cleaning and reusing glass vials. 

Develop a protocol in the case of glass smashing/fly escape.

Validate different decontamination methods (freezing vs autoclaving) and the energy associated with each one. 

Identify equipment which needs to be purchased for the pilot and future transition. 

Collect data on the baseline and after the pilot on the amount of waste saved, energy used and loss of glass vials or H&S issues. 

Collate and present data on the glass pilot project. 

Collect, clean, scrub, and wash Drosophila glass and plastic vials. 

Operate laboratory equipment, including mixing vessels, autoclaves, dishwashers, and other relevant tools. 

Organize and restock vials in trays for reuse. 

Maintain a supply of chemicals and consumables for media preparation. 

Assist in maintaining lab equipment and supplies. 

 

Support for Research & Experiments: 

Assist with Drosophila-related experimental procedures when required. 

Maintain accurate records of media preparation and fly stock organization. 

Follow strict safety protocols and laboratory procedures. 



Qualifications

undergraduate wet-lab based science degree or actively completing one.



Skills

Skills & Qualifications: 

Technical Skills: 

Ability to operate lab equipment (autoclave, dishwasher, mixing vessels). 

Experience with Drosophila or other laboratory animals is a plus. 

Ability to carry out manual handling tasks (e.g., lifting and loading vials into dishwashers/autoclaves). 

Other Attributes: 

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Presentation skills.

Ability to work independently and within a team. 

Commitment to maintaining a clean and efficient work environment. 

 

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Zebrafish facilities, while essential to groundbreaking research, generate significant wastewater due to the need for constant water replacement, which prevents harmful nitrile build-up. This project aims to find innovative, eco-friendly solutions to reduce that waste and rethink water management in aquatic research systems. 

As researchers, we have a responsibility to protect our planet while pushing the boundaries of science. Join us in making meaningful change?both in the lab and for the environment. 

This role involves developing and designing a pilot project with the fish facility (Hodgkin building), E&F, H&S and SRT to redirect wastewater from the zebrafish tanks to an aquaponics system where nitrogen-fixing plants remove the nitrate contamination and allow the water to be recycled. 

 

Responsibilities: 

Research relevant literature.

Collect baseline data for wastewater in zebrafish facility. 

Liaise with stakeholders in using the facility, estates & facilities, the Hodgkin fly facility and the SRT. 

Research small aquaponic systems appropriate for a pilot project. 

Research plants or other systems which may be appropriate for removing nitrites from the water. 

Identify appropriate space in the zebrafish facility where the aquaponic system can be trialled.  

Collect data during and after the project to understand waste savings.

Present data and costings associated with the pilot and a large scale project in the future. 



Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in a wet laboratory-based science.



Skills

Skills & Qualifications: 

Knowledge   

Essential: wet laboratory skills including understanding of zebrafish facilities. 

Desirable: Knowledge of aquaponics, hydroponics and nitrogen-fixing plants.  

Desirable: Knowledge of waste water systems.   

Experience   

Essential: experience of working in a zebrafish facility. 

Essential: experience of collecting and analysing data. 

Desirable: experience using aquaponics/hydroponics. 

Skills   

Essential: able to use their initiative and work independently.  

Other Attributes 

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Good communication skills 

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The Position holder will lead market research and validation efforts for cybersecurity innovations within CyberASAP Year 9. Drive commercialisation by assessing market viability, engaging stakeholders, and developing strategic plans to transition academic research into real-world solutions.

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-Support the design and execution of validation strategies (e.g., customer interviews, pilot studies) to test product-market fit.
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-Contribute to developing go-to-market plans, business models, and pricing strategies.
-Collaborate with tech transfer offices on intellectual property (IP) considerations under supervision.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
-Assist in building relationships with industry partners, investors, and government bodies.
-Represent CyberASAP at select events, workshops, or meetings as required.
5 . Project Management and Profile
-Support project timelines, deliverables, and reporting. Work closely with cross-functional teams.
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Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

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Desirable Qualifications:

  • Certification in cyber security and forensics.


Skills

Exposure to academic tech transfer processes or industry partnerships.

Strong analytical skills (qualitative/quantitative) and familiarity with cyber forensics field and tools.

Excellent communication skills for engaging diverse audiences.

Ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

the Knowledge of cybersecurity trends and market challenges.

Industry experience in cybersecurity or related fields.

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