Senior Technical Services Lead – Creative Facilities Safety

University for the Creative Arts; Farnham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Farnham invites applications for an experienced Technical Services Manager to provide senior operational leadership during a period of organisational change. This 1.0 FTE fixed-term nine months focuses on maintaining safe, inclusive workshops, studios and facilities in line with the Creative Learning Framework.

You will lead technical teams, oversee facilities operations, and act as the local Health & Safety Duty Manager, ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing technical or operational teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety in specialist craft facilities.
• Experience in Higher Education or creative technical facilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop technical teams and oversee facility operations.
• Act as Health & Safety Duty Manager.
• Provide senior operational leadership during organisational change.
• Oversee budget, procurement and continuous improvement; ensure high-quality student and staff support through resource planning and inductions.

Job description

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Farnham invites applications for an experienced Technical Services Manager to provide senior operational leadership during a period of organisational change. This 1.0 FTE fixed-term nine months focuses on maintaining safe, inclusive workshops, studios and facilities in line with the Creative Learning Framework.

You will lead technical teams, oversee facilities operations, and act as the local Health & Safety Duty Manager, ensuring high-quality