Diving Instructor

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Description:

The School of Biological and Marine Sciences intends to appoint a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Commercial Diving Instructor to support HSE SCUBA diving operations at the University Marine Station, Coxside, Plymouth. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with proven expertise to join a key growth area in the University supporting research and teaching in subject areas including Marine Science, Marine Biology and Environmental Science and supporting the University HSE SCUBA diving operations. The University is unique in delivering HSE SCUBA training to 56 students a year, a degree module in Scientific Diving and professional diving support for student and academic research projects. Moving forward the diving program will support an increasing amount of diving supported research. Health and Safety is considered of the utmost importance and you will be expected to contribute to the management of risk through the use of Standard Operating Procedures, and Risk Assessments. In-house training will be provided to ensure compliance with the HSE’s Diving at Work Regulations as well as other relevant legislation. You will require an HSE SCUBA qualification as a minimum, together with significant post qualification commercial diving experience on SCUBA. You should hold a recreational Dive Instructor qualification or be actively working towards gaining one. In addition to your core role you would be expected to assist with dive team administration and on-site diving support as required. You will be required to hold an in-date, valid HSE diving medical. You will be proactive in your approach to improving and developing yourself and the service you provide, showing personal initiative and good judgement when faced with complex problems. You will join a well-qualified, skilled and experienced dive team led by the Academic Diving Manager, where personal attributes of self-determination, initiative and integrity are valued alongside technical ability. The dive team works together with technical and boating staff at the Marine Station, supporting the school’s activities. Seamless cross team working is expected so working effectively within a team while understanding the wider school objectives is important. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Charles Sandercock, Academic Diving Specialist, charles.sandercock@plymouth.ac.uk 44 1752 584673 or Dr Keiron Fraser, Academic Diving Manager, keiron.fraser@plymouth.ac.uk 44 1752 584589 Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week from mid-May to end of September. Further information will be provided to candidates at interview. Further opportunities may arise after the initial contract period. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 28 March 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. A current full driving licence is essential (manual) as you will be driving University of Plymouth vehicles. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£35,326 - £40,927 pro rata per annum

Package:

Full Time, Fixed Term for 4.5 months

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

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area in the University supporting research and teaching in subject areas including Marine Science, Marine Biology and Environmental Science and supporting the University HSE SCUBA diving operations.

The University is unique in delivering HSE SCUBA training to 56 students a year, a degree module in Scientific Diving and professional diving support for student and academic research projects. Moving forward the diving program will support an increasing amount of diving supported research.

Health and Safety is considered of the utmost importance and you will be expected to contribute to the management of risk through the use of Standard Operating Procedures, and Risk Assessments. In-house training will be provided to ensure compliance with the HSE’s Diving at Work Regulations as well as other relevant legislation.

You will require an HSE SCUBA qualification as a minimum, together with significant post qualification commercial diving experience on SCUBA. You should hold a recreational Dive Instructor qualification or be actively working towards gaining one. In addition to your core role you would be expected to assist with dive team administration and on-site diving support as required. You will be required to hold an in-date, valid HSE diving medical.

You will be proactive in your approach to improving and developing yourself and the service you provide, showing personal initiative and good judgement when faced with complex problems.

You will join a well-qualified, skilled and experienced dive team led by the Academic Diving Manager, where personal attributes of self-determination, initiative and integrity are valued alongside technical ability. The dive team works together with technical and boating staff at the Marine Station, supporting the school’s activities. Seamless cross team working is expected so working effectively within a team while understanding the wider school objectives is important.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Charles Sandercock, Academic Diving Specialist, charles.sandercock@plymouth.ac.uk

44 1752 584673 or Dr Keiron Fraser, Academic Diving Manager, keiron.fraser@plymouth.ac.uk

44 1752 584589

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week from mid-May to end of September. Further information will be provided to candidates at interview. Further opportunities may arise after the initial contract period.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 28 March 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

A current full driving licence is essential (manual) as you will be driving University of Plymouth vehicles.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description

A8483

£35,326 - £40,927 pro rata per annum

35326

35326

40927

Professional/Support Services

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Full Time, Fixed Term for 4.5 months

37

TA Temporary Annualised Hours

Wed, 9 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk