Technical Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974

Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to January 2026

Closing date: 31st July 2024 

This role is also open as an internal secondment opportunity which would need to be agreed by your current line manager.

People are at the heart of what we are and what we do. We want to attract outstanding, inspirational, and talented people, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. Working at the University of Birmingham gives you access to the best financial and physical resources, a beautiful campus and an intellectually stimulating and diverse community. Our sector-leading development programmes have made the University a place where staff can thrive and recognition by Athena Swan, Stonewall, and the Race Equality Charter demonstrates our commitment to supporting talented people from all backgrounds. 

The School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham is a vibrant and thriving academic community with over 150 academic, research and Professional Services staff. We have expanded significantly over the past 5 years and are moving to a new state-of-the-art molecular sciences research building in 2024. We provide an inclusive environment where we strive to support every member of staff in realising their career potential.

The Technical Manager is the lead technical Professional Services member of staff within the School. You will provide direction and professional support within assigned areas of responsibility to effectively manage the technical activities within the school. This will include the management and deployment of an effective team of technical and specialist staff to support the strategic academic aims of the school’s research and teaching, working closely with the Head of Operations and the Head of School, and in liaison with Section Leads, heads of research groups and other academic staff and researchers.

You will provide oversight, advice and guidance on managing and monitoring all issues relating to health and safety within an academic school containing a wide range of risks and hazards, ensuring compliance with legislation and school, college and university policies.

As the senior member of the School Technical Team, your contribution will be important and valued by your colleagues and the staff and students we support. You will be part of a collegiate school community with a supportive working environment formed by the school’s Professional Services teams and academic staff. You will be expected to demonstrate citizenship and develop and maintain generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships, ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others carry out theirs.

You should have:

• A degree (or equivalent qualifications) in a Chemistry related subject and/or an equivalent professional/technical qualification and/or have significant relevant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations, preferably with a relevant health and safety qualification.
• Excellent people management skills with a successful track record of leading, managing, adapting and motivating teams to meet current and future needs.
• Experience of managing technical facilities, staff and operations in a complex environment.
• Broad ranging relevant technical expertise, including up to date in-depth knowledge of the school’s specialist areas.

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.

For informal enquiries please contact Bryan Fryer, Head of Operations, b.s.fryer@bham.ac.uk.

We value diversity at The University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The School of Chemistry seeks to attract outstanding, inspirational and talented people, supporting them to succeed and celebrating their success. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School of Chemistry holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, in recognition of its work in supporting and transforming gender equality, and the University of Birmingham holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and contributes to the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index. We support flexible working and studying for all.

Working at the University of Birmingham brings many benefits, from generous holiday leave, to reward and recognition. The University offers a range of benefits to help you to balance your family and work responsibilities. We provide discounts on childcare and have two day nurseries and a holiday club on or near campus. In addition, you can benefit from a number of retail offers and discounts, and will have the opportunity to join private medical and dental schemes such as the National Dental Plan. For more information about staff benefits, please visit: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/employeebenefits/index.aspx

Our beautiful campus is one of our greatest assets. We are like a city within a city with all our buildings and amenities on a single site. Our striking architecture and 250-acres of parkland will inspire you to make the most of your time here and not only that but it has all the amenities of a small town. You will find bars, shops, a hair salon, opticians, travel agents, a concert hall, a fine art gallery, and a geology museum. 

In addition, you will have access to all of the University's facilities such as the sports centre, library, outstanding nurseries, research facilities, faith support, wellbeing services, staff clubs and networks.

Applicants are invited to apply on-line via our e-recruitment system. This can be found at http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/jobs/index.aspx.