University of Sussex - Director of Technical Services

THE ROLE

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Selection criteria

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications A degree in a science subject or equivalent professional qualification (RSciTec) or experience in similar role. An appropriate professional safety qualification e.g. General NEBOSH certificate or equivalent. PhD in a science subject or equivalent professional qualification or experience in similar role.

X

X

X

Skills and Abilities

An articulate and confident communicator, with strong interpersonal skills.

X

Ability to lead and manage in a complex scientific technical context.

X

Ability to provide visible and supportive leadership, empowering, enabling, motivating and developing employees in a range of roles.

X

An inclusive teamworker who can foster partnerships, work collaboratively across areas and achieve performance and results through others. Ability to develop and maintain relationships within the School, University and external partners.

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X

Personally committed to the delivery of high-quality, results based services.

X

Knowledge and Experience Substantial knowledge of scientific technical services compliance and regulations. Successful experience of managing a technical services provision.

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X X

Experience of project management.

Experience of change management in a relevant context.

X

Highly developed management skills in a relevant context.

X

Health and safety management.

X

Experience of space and resources management.

X

Will be a member of a relevant professional body, IST for example. Substantial knowledge and experience of working in / managing a research animal facility.

X

X

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