Technical Specialist

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexibility

28–30 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings

Health and wellbeing services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) invites applications for a Technical Specialist in Chemistry to manage a suite of research labs and support undergraduate and masters level teaching and research projects.

The post holder will ensure high standards of health and safety, maintain equipment, and train students and junior staff. Flexible, collaborative team work is expected across the School of Science and Technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education/training environment or industry would be advantageous.
• Previous managerial experience is desirable.
• Strong organisational, leadership and adaptability skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain research labs to high health and safety standards.
• Support undergraduate and masters teaching and research projects.
• Demonstrate equipment and train students and junior staff.

Job description

Diverse community. Inclusive Research. Rewarding Careers.

Doing things differently.

Technical Specialist - Chemistry

Salary- £33,739 - £38,825 per annum

Full Time/ Fixed Term contract ( 9 Months )

About the Role

One exciting vacancy has arisen for a Technical Specialist in Chemistry to manage a suite of research labs.. The role involves working with the chemistry academic team to support undergraduate and masters level teaching and research projects, in the areas of Chemistry and physical science

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the research labs are kept to the highest standards of Health and Safety, cleanliness, and organisation. Equipment within these spaces will be maintained and demonstrated to students during practical sessions. Training on equipment for research students and junior staff members will also be undertaken. Excellent communication skills are essential to liaise with the academic team to determine technical requirements, manage the workload of the technical team, and to assist students in the labs where required.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with relevant experience, either within a higher education/training environment, or industry. Ideally the post holder will have previous managerial experience.

You will also be expected to be flexible and support colleagues and students in other areas of the School of Science and Technology, as part of a School-wide technical team.

Other essential competencies for the job are organisation, leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to a high-quality customer experience.

We are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and world-leading research, that changes lives and society. If you are ambitious to shape the future, and contribute to our mission, come and join our exciting team of enthusiastic staff and students.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: w/c 26th October 2026

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

In the Department of Chemistry, courses are taught in modern, innovative spaces, offering excellent career prospects and accreditation by The Royal Society of Chemistry. The Department has an active research community with a diverse range of knowledge and expertise.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Diego Lo Destro (Technical Team Leader) at [e-mail].

Join Us

• Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.


• Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.


• 28 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.


• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.


• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.


• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.


• We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information please click here - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Nottingham Trent University


• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.