Technical Manager (Life Sciences, Biomedical & Environment)

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

32–35 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Job summary

University of Portsmouth invites a senior technical professional to lead Imaging and Analytics within our University Technical team. You will manage technical staff and contribute to teaching, research, innovation and commercial activities across the faculty.

The role is a 2-year fixed-term contract with a focus on versatile, adaptable service delivery and cross-disciplinary collaboration within a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in imaging and analytics within technical services.
• Experience leading and developing technical staff.
• Ability to support teaching, research, innovation and commercial activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Imaging and Analytics and provide line management for technical staff.
• Deliver operational support across teaching, research, innovation and commercial activities.
• Adapt and develop technical services to evolving priorities and needs.

Skills

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

Chemistry

Biomedical Science

Tissue Culture

Pharmacology

Job description

Join our University Technical team and play a pivotal role in enhancing the operational support for an array of technical services crucial to our teaching, research, innovation and commercial endeavours.

As a senior member of the technical team, the post holder will successfully manage / be responsible for Imaging and Analytics and provide a significant contribution to a board range of technical services supporting teaching, research, innovation and commercial activities; as well as to have direct line management responsibility for all technical staff within their area.

In this role, versatility and adaptability are paramount. As a valuable member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in various subject areas and acquire a diverse set of technical skills to meet the ever-evolving demands and priorities of our faculties. Your commitment to excellence will make a lasting impact on our academic and research community.

Existing working knowledge of at least one of the following techniques is essential: Microbiology, Marine and Environmental Science, Geoscience, Palaeontology, plant ecology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Tissue Culture, Pharmacology.

The role is offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact James Coyne at [e-mail]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University's values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.