Job Description

The

University of West London (UWL)

is ranked as

41

st

in the UK

in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the

1

st

London modern

university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the

Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction

in the National Student Survey 2025*. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations.

The School

The School of Human and Social Sciences is a multidisciplinary school that empowers and equips students to shape a sustainable, just and healthy society. The school has recently expanded its disciplinary coverage and now delivers a portfolio of education, research and enterprise activity across psychology, criminology, education and early years, forensic science, nutritional therapy, sociology, politics and international relations, and our new development of Sport and Exercise Science. The University is committed to the continued growth of the School of Human and Social Sciences with recent investments in portfolio developments, new equipment and staff.


Forensic Science sits within the Criminology and Forensic Science subject area of the School of Human and Social Sciences, and our taught forensic science provision is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Science. Our laboratories have recently been refurbished and are accredited to ISO standards 17020 and 17025. Forensic Science at UWL has been ranked overall 6th in the UK and 2nd in London by the Guardian University Guide 2026, and in terms of graduate prospects on track UWL has been ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in England by the Complete University Guide 2026.


Our forensic science courses are underpinned by our developing research and enterprise profile. Our academic staff are research active and there is a growing postgraduate research culture within the discipline.

The Role

We are seeking applications from highly motivated candidates to undertake the role of Laboratory Manager to strengthen the Forensic Science team and to work collaboratively coordinating technical staff across the School of Human and Social Sciences. The successful candidate will provide technical support for staff and students in the Criminology and Forensic Science subject area using specialist equipment relevant to the discipline. You will be expected to maintain and organise the equipment, and to support research and teaching activity that utilised specialist laboratory spaces. You will be required to maintain laboratory accreditation standards as well as Health and Safety and COSHH processes and records across the School. You will be expected to participate in the development of teaching and research activities by, for example, managing a budget, writing business cases and sourcing new equipment.

The Person

This is an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified candidates who should hold a degree in Chemistry, Biology, or another discipline relevant to the subject area of forensic science or have significant equivalent experience in a laboratory setting. You will have a worked in a laboratory setting, have previous experience with budgeting and procurement processes, be IT literate with knowledge of specialist equipment used in forensic science teaching and research. You will have experience in overseeing health and safety procedures and be confident in supporting academic colleagues and students in this area. You will have effective communication, organisation, administrative and people skills. You will be able to work as part of a team but will be highly motivated and have the ability work with minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Please email

hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk

if you need any assistance with the application process.


Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 10th November 2025.


For informal enquiries about the position please contact Dr Allan Moore, Head of Criminology and Forensic Science by email at Allan.Moore@uwl.ac.uk.

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Interviews will commence on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

Please note we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interview.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.


This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.


We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.


The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.



Department
School of Human and Social Sciences
Location
St Mary's Road
Salary
54,454 to 60,734 per annum
Release Date
Monday 13 October 2025
Closing Date

Sunday 26 October 2025
Interview Date
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Reference
SHSS069