Technical Manager

The role

The School of Chemistry is looking to recruit a resourceful School Technical Manager with substantial proven experience. The School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol is one of the largest, most globally engaged and vibrant Chemistry departments in the UK and proudly rated #1 in the UK for chemistry research.

The School Technical Manager will provide high quality and inspiring leadership of technical services and line manage a team of technical managers and specialists. The role holder will be responsible for the successful delivery of efficient and effective technical services and for providing an outstanding experience to our students. You will act as School Safety Advisor and ensure that all operations within the School are conducted safely.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and direct technical services for the School;
• Shape technical service provision to meet current and future operational needs;
• Be accountable for operational safety;
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to your team of supervisors;
• Manage delegated budgets;
• Manage large and specialist purchases and lead on infrastructure projects.

You should apply if

• You are an engaging, motivating and inspiring leader;
• You have experience in effective leadership of a significant technical team;
• You have experience of leading operational safety;
• You have excellent IT, communication and organisational skills;
• You are committed to providing a quality technical service to the School of Chemistry.

Additional information

Please note due to the nature of the role we require the role holder to be based primarily on campus.

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 31/03/2025

For informal queries, please contact:

Charlotte Edom-Hodge; charlotte.edom-hodge@bristol.ac.uk

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