Science Technician

Are you passionate about Science and looking to develop an exciting career?

Strode's College have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified candidate to join our friendly team as a Science Technician. 

We are part of The Windsor Forest Colleges Group which was formed through a partnership between East Berkshire College and Strode’s College in Egham. Delivering high quality education and training to over 8,000 students and businesses each year, we offer state-of-the-art learning environments at our three main campuses: Langley College, Strode's College and Windsor College.

Our mission is to inspire ambition and make a positive difference to lives through learning. We are keen to recruit talented individuals who are passionate about helping us to deliver the highest standards of education and training to local people, communities and businesses. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where everyone’s skills and ideas are valued and respected.

The Science Technician plays a pivotal role within the department and you will assist the Senior Technician in supporting staff and students in the Laboratories and assist in the preparation of chemicals for demonstrations and practical activities. 

You will also ensure the maintenance of a healthy & safe working environment through actively contributing to the assessment, monitoring and review of both health & safety procedures and information resources.

This is an opportunity for a passionate individual who wishes to work in a truly stimulating and rewarding environment at Strode’s and support the work of a large Science department of the college.

Our staff benefit from:

• Excellent work/life balance
• Excellent career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Subsidised professional qualifications
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans
• Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
• NUS cards offering a wide range of discounts
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site.

For further details of the role and the person specification please see the job description.

Please also be advised that the vacancy will close midday on Tuesday 17th September 2019.

Interviews will be held on Monday 30th September 2019.

To apply please visit our website and complete the online application form. 

For enquiries, please call us on 01753 793325 and ask for the HR team or email us at human.resources@windsor-forest.ac.uk

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.