Technical Manager - Bristol Centre for Digital Futures

The role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced technical leader to join our team as the Technical Manager for the Bristol Centre for Digital Futures.

In this key role, you will be responsible for the technical management of the Centre’s facilities, ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective technical services. As a member of the local senior management team, you will lead and direct technical service teams, providing strategic oversight and day-to-day operational guidance. You will also be responsible for the management of delegated budgets and will provide line management to technical managers or senior technical staff.

We may close the role earlier than Sunday, 28th September if it is filled before then. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

What will you be doing?

• Provide strategic leadership for technical services across the Centre, including deputising for senior management and chairing local technical planning committees.
• Lead and manage technical staff, offering direction, guidance, and support on service development, performance, and conduct issues.
• Plan and shape technical service provision to meet operational needs, managing budgets and prioritising resources effectively.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to influence and negotiate on technical service and resource matters.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and safety, upholding the highest standards in line with organisational and statutory requirements.
• Enhance the student experience by directing technical teams to deliver high-quality, cohesive support and services.

You should apply if

• Proven leadership and management experience, including leading significant technical teams and driving continuous improvement and change.
• Strong organisational and delegation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, risks, and conflict effectively.
• Experience in operational safety, risk management, and financial planning, including budget control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Resilient and innovative, with the ability to inspire a forward-thinking approach in others.
• Relevant qualification and professional experience, supported by management or leadership training.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Greg Kemble - Greg.Kemble@bristol.ac.uk.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week

School/Unit: Faculty of Science & Engineering

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday, 28th September.

The interview date will be confirmed in due course.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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