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Your new companyHays Education are proud to be working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Wigan that is seeking to appoint a Science Technician from September. This part-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Science Department on a long-term basis, supporting the delivery of engaging practical lessons across the curriculum.Your new roleWorking three days per week, you will play a vital role in ensuring science lessons run smoothly by preparing equipment, materials and resources for practical activities. You will work closely with teaching staff to maintain safe, organised and well-equipped laboratories, helping to create a positive learning experience for pupils.Key duties will include: \n\n • Preparing apparatus, chemicals and resources for Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons.\n, • Organising and setting up practical experiments in line with lesson requirements.\n, • Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring resources are clean, safe and ready for use.\n, • Managing stock levels and assisting with the ordering of equipment and consumables.\n, • Ensuring compliance with all health and safety procedures within laboratories and preparation areas.\n, • Carrying out routine checks on equipment and reporting any faults or repairs required.\n, • Supporting departmental administration, including maintaining inventories and records.\n, • Assisting teaching staff with the smooth day-to-day operation of the Science Department.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Previous experience working in a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician or similar support role.\n, • A scientific background, either through education or employment.\n, • A good understanding of laboratory health and safety practices.\n, • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.\n, • The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.\n, • Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork.\n, • An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Hays.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Part-time working pattern of 3 days per week.\n, • Long-term role starting in September with the potential for extension.\n, • Competitive rate of pay, paid weekly through Hays.\n, • Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant.\n, • Access to free CPD training and career development opportunities.\n, • The chance to work within a supportive secondary school with a strong science curriculum.\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're an experienced Science Technician or have a relevant scientific background and are looking for a rewarding part-time role in education, we would love to hear from you.Apply today through Hays Education or contact our Lancashire team for further details. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyHays Education are working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in Wigan to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician for a long-term position starting in September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking science department, playing a key role in helping students access engaging and practical science lessons.Your new roleAs a Science Technician, you will provide essential support to teaching staff across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You will be responsible for the preparation, organisation and maintenance of equipment and materials required for practical lessons, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment for both staff and students.Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing and setting up equipment, chemicals and resources for practical science lessons.\n, • Supporting teachers during practical demonstrations and investigations where required.\n, • Maintaining, cleaning and storing laboratory equipment in line with health and safety regulations.\n, • Monitoring and managing stock levels, ordering resources and maintaining accurate inventory records.\n, • Ensuring laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas remain safe, organised and compliant.\n, • Carrying out routine safety checks and risk assessments in accordance with school policies.\n, • Assisting with the disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials following relevant procedures.\n, • Supporting the wider Science Department with administration and resource management duties.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Previous experience working as a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician or within a scientific environment.\n, • Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.\n, • The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads effectively.\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.\n, • A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the needs of the Science Department.\n, • An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Hays.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Long-term position with the potential for the role to become permanent.\n, • Competitive rate of pay, paid weekly.\n, • Dedicated support from your specialist Hays Education consultant.\n, • Access to free CPD and training opportunities through Hays.\n, • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a successful secondary school.\n, • A welcoming and supportive school environment with excellent facilities.\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About the role If you’re passionate about policy and politics, you’ll fit right in to our enthusiastic and vibrant team. This position is for the digital, technology, culture and sport portfolio, which covers the work of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as well as overlapping areas pertaining to retail trade and employment. Applications should refer to the role and detail any relevant policy expertise in these areas. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly-respected political intelligence team, providing market-leading intelligence services to ensure our clients stay ahead of political developments. We provide fast, focused, and comprehensive information and insight on the activities of legislatures, government, and a variety of stakeholders to clients across a wide range of sectors. In a time of political turmoil, keeping our clients constantly informed is a dynamic challenge. You’ll be part of a team of fellow consultants, each of whom are experts in their respective policy areas, and will be providing finger-on-the-pulse analysis to your clients on a daily basis. You will work towards becoming a respected authority within the industry on all issues relating to your specialist policy area and key stakeholders, with the potential opportunity to write articles for media publications and participate in broadcasting and panel discussions. This role is based at our London office. Colleagues spend some of their working week in the office and some days working from home (usually 2-3 days in the office per week). If you would like to explore flexible working options, we would be happy to discuss this as part of the interview process. What’s it like to work with us? At Dods we focus on our 3C’s: Collaboration, Continuous improvement, and Customers. We live these values by offering employees opportunities to further their skills through learning and development and training, plenty of opportunities to connect across teams to network, socialise and volunteer, and by always keeping the customer at the forefront. Our inclusive culture means there are always room for new ideas, opportunities to be creative and continuous improvement. Situated in the heart of London, the office working environment is collaborative, bright and airy with everyone together in one space. There’s always a bit of a buzz and conversation going on, and people really like to chat and help each other. The office is small enough that everyone knows everyone’s name, so colleagues work across teams on shared projects. We prize initiative and creativity in how you best provide intelligence to your hugely diverse range of clients. We invest in our consultant’s expertise and will support you in gaining new skills with dedicated funding for your learning and development. We’ve provided political intelligence for 190 years, and while we’re looking into how to leverage artificial intelligence, we know that it’s still our people and how we support our customers personally that makes us different. Work can be fast-paced – there’s an expectation that a customers can get straight through to their Consultant or Account Manager to ask a question and get a quick answer. This means that if a colleague is out-of-office, we cover for each other. It’s a very engaging environment to work in, and while it can be busy, you know that there are always great colleagues around to support you. About Dods Group Ltd Dods is a leading political intelligence business covering Westminster and the UK’s devolved parliaments. Organisations have been turning to us for pertinent information on what’s going on in Government since we first published the Dods Parliamentary Companion way back in 1832. We provide clients across the corporate, government and charity sectors with insight, intelligence and impact through our comprehensive suite of policy tools. Dods Political Intelligence is comprised of three main services: • Intelligence - _ – our platform offers real-time alerts, diaries and legislative trackers, inhouse parliamentary coverage, and a powerful historical search function of policy information., • Insight - _ – our sector-specialist consultants provide analysis, bespoke research, and impartial guidance on the latest policy developments and trends., • Impact - _ – our constantly updated database of biographical and contact information for UK parliamentarians, the digital version of the original who’s who in politics established in 1832, enables you to identify and address the right policymaking audience. For further information, please visit: _ What are we looking for? Our ideal candidate will have: • Familiarity with parliamentary procedure and the political landscape of the UK., • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, while working quickly and to tight deadlines., • Capable of prioritising multiple tasks and managing workloads., • A proactive approach, with the confidence to hit the ground running., • A relevant degree-level qualification or relevant professional experience., • IT literate and confident in using online applications to support your work., • Ability to work well within a team but also take initiative when required. Key responsibilities The successful candidates will: • Be responsible for providing a first-rate political intelligence service to their own portfolio of clients., • This position is for the digital, technology, culture and sport portfolio, which covers the work of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as well as overlapping areas pertaining to retail trade and employment. Applications should refer to the role and detail any relevant policy expertise in this area., • You will need an excellent understanding of parliamentary procedure and government policy, and some relevant client-facing experience., • You will have a keen interest in politics and policy, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. You need to be comfortable working at a fast pace, within tight deadlines, with the ability to analyse large amounts of information in a rapidly changing political environment. And you’ll need to love working with both clients and colleagues, with a professional attitude and ability to demonstrate initiative and commercial awareness., • Your responsibilities will include maintaining an excellent service to clients, and the provision of timely and high-quality political insight and research. You will also contribute to the development of our business through the delivery of successful trial periods with prospective clients. Why choose Dods? We are proud of the inclusive culture we have built at Dods. Our team are passionate about what they do, and we are passionate about supporting them to be their best. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a flexible, hybrid working environment so you can choose how and where to work. Celebrating diversity and inclusion is also an important aspect of our culture and we often have social events to bring everyone together. Here’s some more information on our benefits and ways of working: Employee Benefits (London) • 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, with the option to buy an additional 5 days holiday per year., • Our approach to work is agile and the team currently spend some of their working week at home and in our office in London Bridge. We also offer the option to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks a year., • Flexible working, including 4pm finish on Fridays and early finish throughout the summer holiday period so you can spend more time with your family and friends., • Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialise and volunteer., • Our inclusive culture means there are always room for new ideas, opportunities to be creative and continuous improvement., • Continuous learning and development opportunities throughout your journey with us., • Life assurance: we hope you will never need this, but our cover is for 4 times your salary to your beneficiaries., • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave options., • Company Pension Scheme., • Discounted Gym Membership., • Cycle to work and season ticket travel loan scheme., • In-year employee bonus scheme., • Employee assistance programme. How to apply If you are interested in the role, please submit your application (CV and Cover Letter) through our Company Careers Page _. The closing date for applications is Friday 1st August 2025 with interviews to be held week commencing Monday 4th August 2025. Ideal start date: 13th August 2025

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