Job profile

The opportunity

Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences (CSSHS) seeks to appoint a Laboratory Manager in Physiology and Health. The post holder will facilitate the support of high-quality teaching and learning, research and innovation activity across our suite of physiology laboratories. Applicants with experience of developing and supporting exercise prescription for patient groups are particularly welcome, as outlined in the Clinical Exercise Physiology UK Standards. Duties include:

1. Undertake operational management of the laboratories through the day-to-day line management of the technical staff.
2. Ensure effective communication between teaching, research and technical support staff in relation to laboratory and shared spaces.
3. Maintain interdisciplinary working and communication between technical staff across the campuses to promote efficient and effective use of equipment and staffing resources.
4. Oversee and identify training needs for staff and research students working in the laboratories; instruct, supervise and manage the technical team to undertake and conduct agreed experimental practices.
5. Provide academic supervision of undergraduate and / or postgraduate taught and research students.

What we are looking for

We are looking with someone with a passion for exercise and cardiovascular physiology. The individual should have a proven track record of managing projects to completion and show the aptitude to manage budgets and lead laboratory teams. They should have knowledge of statutory Health & Safety requirements and experience managing the health and safety of a laboratory working with high-risk populations and processes (e.g. clinical cohorts).

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.

Physiology and health has a strong international reputation for cardiovascular and integrative physiology. The group is devoted to understanding the mechanisms of adaptation to exercise across the spectrum of health and disease. We work with local, national and international institutions and stakeholders to translate findings into real world impact. We believe our employees are our biggest asset and invest in talent to achieve sustainable growth and success.

In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Flexible and remote working opportunities.
• Excellent family friendly policies.
• Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
• Access to all library facilities.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Professor Mike Stembridge at mstembridge@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Further information

Please visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.