Diamond Talent Pool - Speculative Applications
About Diamond
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.
About Diamond Opportunities
At Diamond we’re always interested in hearing from talented individuals particularly with a background in STEM, including people that are looking to return to a STEM career. We regularly recruit for Scientists, Engineers, Technicians, Software Engineers, Systems Administrators, as well as a wide range of other staff.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces covenant, we’re particularly keen to hear from anybody that is interested in working for Diamond that currently or previously served in the UK Armed Forces.
If you’re interested in a career at Diamond, please submit your CV to us.
About the Talent Pool
Where appropriate your CV and application details will be retained for up to 12 months and reviewed by our recruitment staff against potentially suitable vacancies. However, we also encourage you to regularly view our current vacancies.
Our Talent Pool is designed for speculative applications from individuals who cannot identify an appropriate live vacancy. If you wish to be considered for a vacancy that we are currently advertising you will need to apply by following the instructions detailed within that vacancy. You will not automatically be considered for live vacancies by submitting your CV only to the Talent Pool.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays, along with flexible working hours and an excellent 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.
We take an active approach to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our activities at Diamond, with a dedicated commitment to ensuring we provide a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work, where all staff feel valued and recognised for their individual contribution.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for a career at Diamond.
Diamond is a thriving international organisation, attracting a diverse range of talented individuals from around the world. Our staff currently comprises 44 nationalities and we welcome applications from everyone interested in joining us.
Other information
Diamond is open to different ways of working and we are committed to supporting our employees to have more flexibility and autonomy over where, when and how long they work.
Where relevant, and possible for the role, we will consider flexible working arrangements, secondment and job share opportunities.
Diamond attracts talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 56 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women.
If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.
Diamond are members of Working Families (the UK’s work-life balance organisation) and we have also achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.