Technical Manager

Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking an Archaeology Laboratory Manager to lead and manage teaching laboratories and a small technical team on the Streatham Campus. The role focuses on delivering teaching and supporting research activities, with a strong emphasis on health, safety, COSHH, and risk assessments.

You will coordinate with academic staff on module requirements, ensure materials are available, and manage stock and equipment servicing, liaising with purchasing for large purchases.

Responsibilities

• Manage teaching laboratories and support technical activities including fieldwork.
• Oversee Health & Safety operations around all spaces and activities, including COSHH and Risk Assessments.
• Be responsible for the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of the technical team.
• Liaise with academic staff on module requirements and research processes, ensuring materials are available as required.
• Control all levels of stock materials and arrange servicing of laboratory equipment; liaise with purchasing on procurement of large equipment.

Job description

About The Role

Archaeology Laboratory Manager

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This full-time permanent post is available from 12 November 2026 in Technical Strategy & Operations division, within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) . The LaboratoryManagerposition will primarily support the delivery of teaching and research with a small technical team within Archaeology based in the Laver Building on the Streatham Campus.

The starting salary will be from £43,482on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

The post holder will have responsibility for the management of teaching laboratories and supporting technical activitiesincluding fieldwork. Thisincludes Health & Safety operations around all spaces and activities, managing COSHH and Risk Assessments and be responsible for the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of their team. The holder will be required to liaise with academic staff on module requirements and research processes, and ensure materials are available as required. The successful applicant will control all levels of stock materials, arranging servicing of general teaching laboratory equipment and liaise with purchasing on the procurement of any large equipment.

About The Division

Research Division

The Research Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University's Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and generating external research income, by:

• supporting the full research project lifecycle from inception to impact
• offering research infrastructure support
• providing leadership for the Exeter Doctoral College
• delivering joint strategic, policy and planning support to the University and Faculties

The division consists of four service groups: Doctoral College; Research Services; Research Software and Analytics; and Technical Strategy and Operations.

Technical Strategy and Operations is a centralised team of research and teaching technical staff across the university delivering our institutional technical strategy working in specialist areas, leading on technical infrastructure, equipment and facilities. In addition, the group undertakes and support research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.

We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers.

About Us

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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice.

We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities.

Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focussing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information, please see our website.