The Role
development of all technical staff and engagement of the University with national initiatives linked to the Technician Commitment, Apprenticeship Schemes etc. • Deputise for the Associate Director as and when required • Working closely with the Associate Director, ensure there are effective and appropriate systems in place for the management of H&S at a local level within the Life Sciences and Health technical group. • Support the Associate Director in delivery of any changes required to optimise the core technical support services within the Life and Health Sciences Group, in support of teaching and research. • Play a leading role in planning, and the local management of, the relocation of staff and equipment for plans associated with the Education and Research Investment Fund • Ensure the School achieves VFM for all procurement of equipment and consumables linked to the core business activities of teaching and research. • Ensure effective management of all budgets and strategic financial planning, with regard to all aspects of the core technical support service within the School. • Responsible for ensuring there are appropriate and robust IT systems/programmes in place to support core technical systems (e.g. freezer monitoring, stores packages, asset management, practical teaching sessions) SPECIFIC DUTIES 1. Management of School Technical Staff • Working closely with the Associate Director, lead, manage, support and develop a flexible team of technical staff within the Life and Health Sciences technical group who support all aspects of teaching and research. Responsible for recruitment, probation, mentoring, training, appraisal, performance review and staff development. • Demonstrate strong and positive leadership to all staff within the School, setting and ensuring delivery of high standards of work • Ensure that all technical staff are properly trained and have personal development plans and that training and appraisal records are up-to-date. • Manage the day-to-day operations of the
Department: Technical Services
Section/Unit/School: School of Life Sciences – Life and Health Sciences Technical Group
Location: School of Life Sciences
Grade: G9
Responsible to: The Associate Director of Technical Operations, and to ensure an effective partnership between the academic and the professional services, there will be a “dotted reporting line” to the Head of School of Life Sciences. Responsible for: Professional lead for all technical staff within the Life and Health Sciences Technical Group, and day-to-day line management of 8 staff (7 at G8 and 1 at G7) who, in turn, manage all core funded Technical staff (c. 40 FTE) across the Life and Health Sciences Technical Group, alongside responsibility for managing a budget of c. £1.5M comprising pay and non-pay budgets in the School of Life Sciences. Key working relationships: Associate Director of Technical Operations; Head of School; Deputy Heads of School; Technical and Academic staff, including Principal Investigators, Heads of Professional Service, School Management Team; Health & Safety staff; Sussex Estates and Facilities, Finance and Procurement. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND OVERALL AIMS: • Provide leadership, shape and deliver a high- quality technical support service to meet the teaching and research objectives of the Life and Health Sciences Group. To include overarching responsibility for some School Technical Hub facilities. • Working closely with the Associate Director, ensure that the School is at the forefront of sector best practice in its technical services provision and functions. • In conjunction with the Head of School and Associate Director, keep under review the School’s technical services frameworks to ensure they are fit for purpose and compliant with regulations. • Support the Associate Director in the
The role of Head of Technical Services
Main Purpose of Job
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, experienced, hard- working individual to advance their career and move into a Head of Technical Services position. Supporting the Associate Director of Technical Operations, you will use your extensive technical management experience to provide strong leadership and strategic direction of the largest cohort of technicians in the University, within the Life and Health Sciences Technical Group. You will manage the technical services teams in your area, a highly dedicated and skilled group of staff. You will ensure the delivery of high quality, consistent and flexible support to research, teaching and outreach activities across the Life and Health Science Schools. This challenging and varied role will require you to have a solid knowledge of technical management in life and health sciences, be able to think strategically without losing sight of the details, be highly organised with a positive strategic focus. The role will call for change and project management experience, higher interpersonal skills, and a dedication to providing excellent customer service and dedication to compliance and health & safety. You will be expected to be involved with key institutional initiatives such as the Technician Commitment and infrastructure/building projects such as the Life Sciences Estates Project.
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