Technical Manager

The Technical Manager appointed to the School of Natural and Built Environment will be accountable for key tasks including, but not limited to; Health and Safety management, leadership of the technical team, provision of specialist technical services in the general field of Electronics, and the delivery of a broad range of technical activities to enable and enhance the Teaching and Research agenda, across the school.

Please note that this is a re-advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.

The successful applicant should demonstrate the following:

Essential Criteria:

• Academic or vocational qualifications (HNC/HND or higher eg NVQ, degree or equivalent standard) in Electronics Engineering or similar discipline.
• Significant relevant work experience to include:
  • Supervision of relevant Engineering Workshops and equipment or equivalent related experience.
  • Demonstrable staff management experience.
  • Experience in planning and delivering the provision of training to students or similar.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge and experience in electronics systems. Evidence of a comprehensive understanding and application of relevant regulations and procedures including Health and Safety requirements.
• Demonstrable skills in managing information/budgets/resources.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Exemplary oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff across the Institution .
• Demonstrate clear team leadership skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to train and supervise staff, students and laboratory users in use of equipment and techniques in area a relevant area of expertise.
• Demonstrate logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn, teach and maintain new methodologies.
• Self-motivated and industrious.
• Must be willing to take both a hands-on and a supervisory role.
• Occasional work outside normal hours as required.

Desirable Criteria:

• A degree or postgraduate certificate in a relevant discipline.
• A relevant Health and Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Experience of working within a Higher Education setting.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.

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