Technical Manager

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

The technical services team has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Technical Manager for the Medical School to lead its complete technical service. The school boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including simulated hospital wards, clinical skills training rooms, communication suites and an anatomy suite.

As the Technical Manager for the School, you will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and overseeing all its technical facilities and operations. Your primary objective will be to ensure that all staff, students, and visitors have an exceptional experience, while ensuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of all activities within your domain.

This position is ideal for an experienced technician with knowledge of supporting clinical teaching activities (including clinical simulation), who is looking to take on more responsibilities. The successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate:

• Experience of leadership and management.
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment used in medicine and health professional education settings, including troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Experience and knowledge of clinical simulation.
• An excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance requirements, such as health and safety, procurement, and environmental considerations and the Human tissue act (HTA).
• Experience in managing relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers.
• A commitment to the continued professional development of oneself and others.
• The necessary requirements to live and work in the UK.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Miss Katherine Tigar, Principal Technical Manager Katherine.tigar@brunel.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 12 April 2026 23:59pm

Interviews will take place week commencing 20th April in person.

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues, please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.

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