Head Technician

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Central London is looking for a Head Technician for the School of Life Sciences. The successful candidate will manage a technical team, ensuring high-quality support for teaching and research, while also focusing on compliance and health & safety. This role involves strategic planning and collaboration with the School Management Team to enhance the overall student and staff experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical management and strategic thinking.
• Strong focus on compliance and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical team and manage support for teaching and research.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance facilities and student experience.
• Involved in key projects like the Life Sciences Estates Project.

Skills

Technical Management

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Abilities

Project Management

Customer Service

Education

Life and Health Sciences

Job description

Job Title: Head Technician - School of Life Sciences

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours/week)

The School of Life Sciences is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead our technical team. Located in Fitzrovia, Central London, the school has a strong reputation for teaching, research, and knowledge exchange, serving approximately 2,300 diverse students across various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The successful candidate will manage a dedicated team of technical staff, ensuring high-quality support for teaching, research, and outreach activities. You should possess a solid technical background in life and health sciences, with experience in technical management, strategic thinking, and organization. As a key member of the School Management Team, you will collaborate with colleagues to maintain excellent facilities and enhance the student and staff experience.

The role requires change and project management skills, strong interpersonal abilities, a focus on compliance and health & safety, and a commitment to customer service. You will also be involved in key projects such as the Life Sciences Estates Project.