Lead Technician - School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a proactive Lead Technician to manage the technical team within the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies. The role involves supporting the Faculty Technical Services Manager in strategic developments and ensuring a professional technical service is maintained. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £41,064 to £50,253 and various benefits including a generous pension scheme and wellness programs. Full-time and ongoing position.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to professional development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Professional and proactive individual with a good team working ethos.
• Experience in managing and developing technical teams.
• Ability to support strategic development of equipment and resource requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the technical team in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies.
• Support Faculty Technical Services Manager in strategic developments.
• Ensure professional technical service is provided across the school.

Job description

Lead Technician - School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual with a good team working ethos to join our technical team in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, within the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies, to act as the first point of contact to ensure a professional technical service is provided.

The Lead Technician will be responsible for managing and developing the technical team within the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cutural Studies providing strategic and management oversight of technical resources.

The role holder will support the Faculty Technical Services Manager and Head of School in the strategic development of the School's equipment and resource requirements, working to meet the current and future business needs and playing a key role in implementing any agreed changes, and introducing key initiatives within the School.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Alex Vann, Faculty Technical Services Manager, AHC

Email: [e-mail]

Job Details

• Location: Leeds - Main Campus
• Faculty/Service: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures
• School/Institute: School of Fine Art, History of Art & Cultural Studies
• Category: Technical Support
• Grade: Grade 7
• Salary: £41,064 to £50,253 per annum
• Working Time: 100%
• Post Type: Full Time
• Contract Type: Ongoing
• Release Date: Friday 19 December 2025
• Closing Date: Sunday 18 January 2026