Design Suite Manager

University of South Hampton; Chilworth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a motivated individual to manage its innovative Design Suite, supporting students in developing cutting-edge medical technology prototypes. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse community of researchers and healthcare professionals, fostering advancements that can lead to significant social change. The position includes responsibilities for ensuring the effective running of the suite and providing high-quality technical support. With a commitment to professional development and flexible working arrangements, this role is ideal for those passionate about healthcare innovation and education.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension schemes

Childcare support

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities and budgets is essential.
• Technical skills in 3D printing and basic electronics are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design suite and provide technical support for prototyping.
• Contribute to teaching and academic publications.

Skills

3D printing

CAD software

Basic electronics

Laser cutting

Facility management

Budget management

Health and safety management

Education

Relevant technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

3D printers

Laser cutters

Job description

The School of Healthcare Enterprise and Innovation (SHEI) is welcoming applications for someone to manage the new School of Healthcare Enterprise & Innovation Design Suite, which will provide year-round support for the new MSc programme in Medical Technology Innovation and Design (MTID). We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will support our students in creating cutting-edge medical technology prototypes. This will involve ensuring the safe and effective running of the design suite and providing high-quality technical support for prototyping, using a range of tools for things such as 3D printing and basic electronics. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to teaching and academic publications, and the successful post-holder will be supported in Continuous Professional Development activity.

SHEI is a community of researchers, healthcare professionals and educators who champion the development of healthcare innovations that generate social change and economic benefits. The MTID programme is an ambitious and unique postgraduate programme for the UK; project-based, it brings together students from various disciplinary backgrounds to design new medical technologies, which address significant clinical problems in both UK and global healthcare contexts.

We are looking for candidates with experience or aptitude in managing facilities, budgets, and health and safety. Candidates should be able to demonstrate technical skills in 3D printing (including CAD), electronics (to at least a basic level), and laser cutting.

As an organisation we support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options. We have a comprehensive benefits package including pensions schemes, childcare support and more.

Application Procedure:

Please include your CV and Cover Letter with your application.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.