Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
Join our exciting Technology Talent Scheme at the Wellcome Sanger Institute for a unique two-year experience that leverages your tech skills and ambitions. This program is designed to propel your career in technology and informatics, with a focus on ground-breaking genomics research.
What We Offer:
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Hands-On Experience: Gain technical, operational, and project management skills.
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Career Acceleration: Benefit from exceptional networking opportunities.
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Diverse Projects: Work in up to three key areas of our Institute, enhancing your skills and knowledge.
Your Role:
You do not need to be a Scientist to contribute to science. This scheme is perfect for those who want to pursue a career in technology and informatics while working for an employer that focuses on improving human health.
Development Opportunities:
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Access a wide range of campus-run courses.
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Engage in a mentoring scheme for personal and professional growth.
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Regular progress reviews with managers and HR to discuss your ambitions.
Our Goal:
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We aim to select individuals with potential and passion. Succession is at our program's core, offering you a path to excel.
Other Information
Our Tech Talent Scheme will start in September 2024
Closing date for applications: 24 May 2024
Salary Range: £34,800 to £41,800
Assessment and interviews will take place on the 13th and 14th of June.
Application Details:
Please attach a CV and submit a cover letter including the points below.
- Explain why you are interested in the scheme
- Provide examples of how you meet our six behavioural competencies (Communication, Collaboration, Leadership, Innovation, Results Driven and Integrity)
- Provide details of relevant qualifications (completed or expected grades if pending) and include your awarding institution and subject
- Give an example of a project (academic or work-related) that illustrates your knowledge and skills relating to at least one of the following areas:
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Software lifecycle delivery and development methods
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Systems engineering and systems administration
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Agile software development
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Statistical data analysis and data lifecycle management
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Information and cyber security
Include details on:
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Background to the project
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What was achieved
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Your role in the project
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What you learnt
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What you would do differently in the future
- Let us know which of the teams outlined in the following webpage you have the most interest in joining on a rotation. You will have the opportunity to undertake three different placements lasting for nine months at a time.
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Please choose 2-3 and give a brief explanation of why
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Placement options: https://www.sanger.ac.uk/about/careers/tech-talent-scheme/
Any offer made will be subject to you providing satisfactory evidence of your right to work in the UK.
We are very proud of our international workforce and have a specialist immigration team supporting visa applications. We are a licensed sponsor for Skilled Worker visas. However, under UK Immigration Rules in force from 4 April 2024, we will only be able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for the TTS if you qualify as a “new entrant”, as set out in paragraph SW12 of the Immigration Rules. In practice, this means that if you need a Skilled Worker visa we would only be able to sponsor you if you are age 25 or below, or if your most recent UK visa is as a Student or Graduate.
For more information on visa sponsorship for the TTS please contact international@sanger.ac.uk
Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:
We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.
We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.
Our Benefits:
We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.
Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.