Technical Manager

Technical Strategy & Operations

This new part-time (0.5FTE) post is available from immediately on a permanent basis

Summary of the role:

This exciting, part-time, permanent post at the University of Exeter’s St Luke’s Campus, in 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 and research laboratories within the Medical School.

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. 

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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.

The service is comprised of a team of talented individuals who support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Our technical roles, which include experimental officers, laboratory technicians and research technicians, all focus on different aspects of science and humanities - from mechanical/electrical engineering, medicine and health, life sciences, social sciences, film, drama & communications, physics, geology and geography, and so much more.

We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers.

We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers. We are also proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people to work in our operationally focused service. This role forms part of our Technical Career Pathway.

This post supports the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences brings together academics and students across the spectrum of health, wellbeing and life sciences, including the social and environmental context, to create a holistic community with exciting synergies, dedicated to creating positive impact.

Covering Biosciences, Psychology, Health and Care Professions (Nursing, Medical Imaging and Pharmacy), Public Health and Sports Sciences, Health and Community Sciences, and Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, the Faculty is based over multiple campuses in Exeter and Cornwall, and on partner NHS sites.

Further information

Please contact  please contact Dr Charlotte Cook: c.l.cook3@exeter.ac.uk

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