Life Science Resource Centre Technical Manager

The above post within Technical Strategy and Operations is available on a part-time and permanent basis of 18.25 hours per week (0.5 FTE). Working hours will be arranged to cover the teaching day, between 8 am and 6 pm. There is a level of flexibility within these hours which is dictated by the operational requirements. There will be more flexibility outside of term-time.

Summary of the role:
This exciting, part-time, permanent post at the University of Exeter’s St Luke’s Campus, in the Life Science Resource Centre with the Medical School has become available. The primary focus of this post is to manage the day-to-day operational delivery of technical services support to teaching within the Life Science Resource Centre.

We are looking for an individual with exceptional communication and time management skills, who has experience in providing technical support to staff and students in a resource centre environment. You must be able to work independently, have excellent communication and liaison skills, using your initiative to tackle problems, excellent planning skills, with an ability to manage your own workload, set priorities and work to strict deadlines whist remaining calm under pressure. Knowledge and experience of operating within a Health and Safety role, and laboratory environment would be essential.

Organisational context:
The Research Services Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and meeting research income targets.

This role is within the Technical Strategy & Operations part of the Division. We are research and teaching technical staff across the entirety of the University of Exeter. We work in specialist areas across the University and beyond, undertaking and supporting research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

For further information, please contact Sam Bailey, Technical Operations Manager, email s.d.bailey@exeter.ac.uk.

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