Head of Technical Operations (Technology Platforms)

Job reference: BMH-029459
Salary: £59,966 to £71,566 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: FBMH Research and Business Engagement Support Services
Hours Per Week: 1 FTE
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 18/08/2025
Contract Duration: 9 months
School/Directorate: Faculty Office - Biology, Medicine and Health

The FBMH Technology Platforms allow the interrogation of biology and disease from molecular interactions to whole organisms, supporting research, innovation and technology development. Our staff provide comprehensive support throughout the entire experimental process, from initial consultation on appropriate strategies and planning, through to sample preparation, and data acquisition and analysis.

The Head of Technical Operations (Technology Platforms) is a strategically important role within the Faculty’s extended Professional Services leadership. Working closely in partnership with the Vice Dean for Research and Innovation, the Associate Dean for Research Technology Platforms, and Academic Directors of the Technology Platforms, the role is pivotal in ensuring that our Technology Platforms are aligned to the research and innovation needs of the Faculty, and that services are optimised, high performing, sustainable, and responding to researcher demand.

The role requires outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to ensure continuous improvement and a commitment to service excellence. The successful candidate will be proactive, leaning in to resolve issues or challenges on their own initiative, building excellent inter- and cross-institutional relationships to facilitate collaborative and interdisciplinary research, and ensuring the platforms remain at the forefront of technology development and application.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Elizabeth Micakovic

Email: elizabeth.micakovic@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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