Strategic Technical Services Lead

University of Lincoln; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Lincoln invites applications for a Technical Manager to lead the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences' technical services. The role shapes strategic infrastructure, investment and capability, while guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver at scale.

You will partner with senior academics and leaders to align operations with university priorities. Key responsibilities include setting strategy, building a high-performing workforce, managing complex labs, ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Strong track record in leading technical, scientific, or laboratory-based services.
• Experience managing complex operations, resources and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior academic stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver technical strategy aligned with School and University priorities.
• Build and lead a high-performing, agile technical workforce.
• Oversee complex laboratory and specialist environments to meet future demand.
• Advise academics and leadership on infrastructure, investment and capability.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency across technical services.
• Ensure rigorous health, safety and compliance frameworks in a complex environment.

Skills

Technical leadership

Operations management

Stakeholder engagement

Health & safety

Strategic planning

Job description

University of Lincoln invites applications for a Technical Manager to lead the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences' technical services. The role shapes strategic infrastructure, investment and capability, while guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver at scale.

You will partner with senior academics and leaders to align operations with university priorities. Key responsibilities include setting strategy, building a high-performing workforce, managing complex labs, ensuring safety