Senior Technical Manager (Internal only, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover)

Secondment Opportunity for Senior Technical Manager – Food Science and Microbial Sciences (Microbiology, Biotechnology and Brewing Science in the School of Biosciences) – Maternity Cover

The School of Biosciences has recently reformulated its technical structure to underpin the technical support provision for its research areas/activities across the School.

The School is now inviting applications for a secondment opportunity in the role of Senior Technical Manager to play an instrumental role in the day-to-day operations and management of technical teams within the Food and Microbial Science Divisions within the School.

The secondee will join our team of Senior Technical Managers and provide expert operational technical management direction, leadership, support and guidance to teams of Technical Services staff supporting a range of teaching and research activities.

To meet the needs of the role, the successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate proven experience in leading and managing large diverse technical teams and have a sound knowledge of Chemistry and Microbiology.

Key responsibilities:

- Provide direction, leadership, support, expert guidance and advice to staff within Food and Microbial Science.
- Manage technical training requirements ensuring these include opportunities for mobility, to enhance technical skills and provide resilience in their respective area(s).
- Lead projects and manage the implementation of recommendations, actions and activities – will involve direct liaison with Head of Operations and PI/Section leads.
- Perform regular monitoring, record keeping and communication with Estates for the general upkeep and safety of the maintenance/security of building(s), within the area of responsibility.
- Monitor, and where appropriate, manage allocated budget/resources effectively, ensuring operational finances remain within an allocated budget.
- Work with the School to promote and manage the service to support initiatives for additional income generation.
- Ensure that support staff within area of responsibility are kept abreast of activities within the School by dissemination of information, ensuring two-way feedback mechanisms and communication streams are open to ensure transparency.
- Provide specialist technical advice and guidance to researchers and staff in support of the School/Unit Research Strategy and ambitions.

This secondment is offered on a fixed-term basis until 30th June 2027 as maternity cover for the current role holder. Hours are full-time (36.25 hours per week) with position available immediately.

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.