University of Sussex - Head of Technical Services

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: • A degree in a science subject or equivalent professional qualification (RSciTec) or experience in similar role • At least 5 years’ experience leading a diverse technical team, preferably within the HE/FE sec- tor

Desirable: • An appropriate professional safety qualification e.g. General NEBOSH certificate or equivalent

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential: • An articulate and confident communicator, with strong interpersonal skills • Ability to lead and manage in a complex scientific technical context • Ability to provide visible and supportive leadership, empowering, enabling, motivating and devel- oping employees in a range of roles • An inclusive team worker 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 • Personally committed to the delivery of high-quality, results based services

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential: • Substantial knowledge of scientific technical services compliance and regulations • Successful experience of managing a technical services provision

• Experience of change management in a relevant context • Highly developed management skills in a relevant context • Health and safety management • Experience of space and resources management Desirable: • Experience of project management • Will be a member of a relevant professional body, IST for example.

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