TSO - Technical Manager

University of Exeter; Penryn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Exeter invites applications for a part-time Technical Manager within the Technical Strategy & Operations team at Tremough campus, Penryn. This 12-month fixed-term post is 0.5FTE and starts from 02/11/2026, with a salary of £34,630 per annum pro rata, on Grade E.

The role will support research activities across the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE), primarily within Ecology and Conservation, coordinating resources, supervising junior staff, and driving health and

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate core research activities, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of junior team members.
• Provide health and safety leadership and promote best practices.
• Carry out inductions and training on lab methods and instrumentation.
• Support sustainability initiatives and policy implementation.

Job description

Technical Strategy & Operations

This new part-time (0.5FTE) post is available from 02/11/2026 on a 12-month fixed term basis.

About The Role

This new part-time (0.5FTE) post is available from 02/11/2026 on a 12-month fixed term basis.

The starting salary will be from £34,630 per annum per rata on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

Summary Of The Role

This 12-month, part-time role will support research activities for the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE) at the Tremough campus in Penryn. The technical team supports several disciplines in the faculty including engineering, Earth and environmental science and Ecology and conservation. As Technical manager you will primarily support activities in the department of Ecology and conservation however, you will need to provide support across all areas to cover holidays and sickness of other technical managers in the team. The role will be responsible for supporting the Technical Operations Manager for Research and supervising the day-to-day activity of junior members of the team. You will take a leading role in ensuring core research activities have the appropriate resources and take a lead on health and safety where appropriate.

The post-holder will be required to have experience in managing, setting up, running, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment. In addition, the role-holder will be required to carry out local inductions and training, offer advice on appropriate sample preparation techniques and instrumentation to meet the lab user’s needs. The post-holder will support the implementation of the Universities health and safety and sustainability policies and champion best practice in these areas.

We are looking for an individual with demonstrable experience in relevant areas, who has exceptional communication and time management skills, and who has experience in providing professional technical support in a research laboratory environment. You must be able to work independently, using your initiative to tackle any problems, whilst also being a part of the wider University community.

Organisational Context

The Research Services Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and meeting research income targets.

This role is within the Technical Strategy & Operations part of the Division. We are research and teaching technical staff across the entirety of the University of Exeter. We work in specialist areas across the University and beyond, undertaking and supporting research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.

The service is comprised of a team of talented individuals who support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Our technical roles, which include experimental officers, laboratory technicians and research technicians, all focus on different aspects of science and humanities - from mechanical/electrical engineering, medicine and health, life sciences, social sciences, film, drama & communications, physics,