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Senior experimental hall coordinator

Oxford
Diamond Light Source
Coordinator
Posted: 1 July
Offer description

?£40,306 to £44,292 (Discretionary range to £50,936) plus 33% shift enhancement on completion of initial training

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the worlds most advanced scientific facilities. Were home to the UKs synchrotron light source a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Senior Experimental Hall Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the operational effectiveness of all beamlines, laboratories, and the wider Diamond Synchrotron facility. In this vital position, you will provide a broad range of advice and practical support to help ensure the smooth running of operations and the continued success of our world-class User programme.

The team works to a variable shift pattern of 24 hours, seven days a week during the machine operational run period, adjusted to reflect reduced building operational hours during machine shutdown periods (7am-11pm with no night shifts). The shift roster involves night and weekend shifts on a rota, including bank holidays, except for the Company closure days that fall around Christmas and New Year and during Shutdown.

The main duties of this role will be to:

* Provide technically based support to scientists, visitors, and users of the Diamond Synchrotron, undertaking fault diagnosis & resolution and providing comprehensive support for remote access experiments out of hours.
* Monitor activities within the Experimental Hall to ensure compliance with company Safety and statutory requirements.
* Undertake the duties of a Radiation Protection Supervisor.
* Act as a Diamond Emergency Controller, responding to safety alarms and incidents.

About You

Successful candidates will have proven experience in working within a Technical / Science environment as well as the Handling of hazardous chemicals, specialist gases and gas equipment/systems and use of cryogens (including pressurised dewars). You should have the ability to operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment and use general workshop equipment.

You should be highly motivated and able to work under your own initiative and demonstrate excellent communication and IT skills.

There is a strong emphasis on Health and Safety so familiarity of risk assessments, COSHH and legislation along with safety qualifications is desirable but not essential.

A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.

Benefits

Diamond offers an excellent benefits package including 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, and 2 annual volunteering days. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 27th July 2025, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.

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