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Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.\nPlease see Special Conditions for this role below:\nFull UK driving licence required.\nAbility to work across all Bath Spa University campuses.\nOccasional travel may be required for training and business purposes.\nFlexibility to work additional paid hours where operational requirements demand.\nParticipation in training and continuing professional development as required.\n\n Staff Benefits\n\nWe offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including\nGenerous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). 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