Technical Team Leader

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering at Newcastle University is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to the role of Technical Team Leader.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a team of technical staff supporting teaching and research activities across the faculty, in particular Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Analytical Services.

Our highly skilled and professional technical colleagues are essential in supporting and delivering successful teaching and research activities to an international standard. As a faculty we have approximately 120 technical colleagues working on both our campus and off-site facilities across the North East of England, providing expertise that make a fundamental contribution towards Newcastle University's impact on the world.

You will be responsible for the provision of technical management of environmental, biological, chemical, geoscience and analytical laboratories, and the line management of a team of technicians within the area of responsibility.

You will also support the Technical Operations Manager in the management of the wider technical services provision which will include aspects of school and faculty infrastructure, estate and health and safety.

You will need to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of working in laboratory environments and independent working.
• Excellent team-working, communication and organisational skills.
• Evidence of providing effective supervision to colleagues or students.
• A proactive mindset with evidence of continuous improvement.
• Evidence of technical problem solving, and a solution focused approach.
• Health and safety management experience.
• Providing specialist technical expertise in a relevant subject area.

For informal enquiries, please contact Donna Swan, Technical Operations Manager, by email: donna.swan@newcastle.ac.uk. The position is full-time and offered on an open-ended basis.

At Newcastle University we are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment. For further details about Newcastle University please visit our information page at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about.

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