Head of University Technical Services

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Extended annual leave and benefits

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University invites applications for the role of Head of University Technical Services. You will provide strategic leadership, professional direction and institutional advocacy for NTU's technical community, driving a resilient, collaborative and future-focused technical workforce.

You will shape technical strategy, influence decision-making and ensure services evolve in response to changing priorities, emerging technologies and sector developments, reporting to the Head of

Qualifications

• Significant experience of technical leadership within a complex university environment.
• Experience shaping technical strategy and workforce planning at senior level.
• Ability to drive collaboration and operational effectiveness across academic services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and advocacy for NTU's technical community.
• Lead development of a resilient, collaborative technical workforce aligned with NTU's ambitions.
• Influence decision-making and ensure services evolve with emerging technologies and sector developments.

Job description

Team: School Operations Business Partnering

School / Directorate: School Operations Business Partnering

As the Head of University Technical Services, you will provide strategic leadership, professional direction and institutional advocacy for Nottingham Trent University's technical community. Working in close partnership with Executive Deans, School Executive Teams and School Technical Managers, you will lead the development of a resilient, collaborative and future-focused technical workforce that supports NTU's strategic ambitions in education, research, knowledge exchange and innovation.

Bringing significant experience of technical leadership, organisational development and workforce planning within a complex environment, you will act as the University's senior technical leader, shaping technical strategy, influencing decision-making and ensuring technical services continue to evolve in response to changing institutional priorities, emerging technologies and sector developments.

Reporting to the Head of School Operations Business Partnering, and working closely with the COOR, you will provide leadership to School Technical Managers across the University, oversee delivery of the Technician Commitment, and lead institution-wide initiatives that improve collaboration, consistency, operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability across academic technical services.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: TBC

• Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working, where appropriate. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum 60% on-campus commitment. Working arrangements are agreed locally, enabling teams to balance operational requirements with individual flexibility.
• Flexibility - We recognise the importance of balancing professional and personal commitments and support a range of working patterns where these align with the needs of the role and service.
• 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance
• Access a wide range of formal and informal learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing career growth and professional aspirations within the University.
• Further information about the full range of benefits available for this role can be found on MyHub.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.