Head of Technical Resources

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

 About Us

The Office of the Health Campus is leading an ambitious transformation of health education and community care in London. We are developing a pioneering Health Campus that integrates education, simulation, and real-world clinical practice to shape a future-ready workforce in health and social care.

With state-of-the-art facilities including a simulated hospital, primary care training hub, and new academic buildings, we are creating an environment focused on innovation, collaboration and student-centred outcomes.

 About the Job

As Head of Technical Resources (Health Campus), you will play a vital leadership role within the Campus Management Team, working to deliver outstanding technical and scientific support across the Health Campus.

You will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary technical support function, ensuring services are efficient, student-ready and aligned to our strategic vision.

 Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the campus technical support team, laboratories, and clinical teaching spaces
• Ensuring effective operation, scheduling, and utilisation of specialist facilities and equipment
• Overseeing compliance with UK health and safety legislation and university policies
• Managing technical resources, procurement, budgets and equipment lifecycle
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation across technical services
• Collaborating with academic staff, central services, NHS partners and external stakeholders

 About You

We are looking for an experienced technical leader with a strong background in managing complex technical environments.

 You will bring:

• Proven experience in a technical management role within higher education or a related sector
• Demonstrable leadership and people management skills
• Strong financial and resource management experience, including procurement processes
• Experience of implementing health and safety policies in laboratory or technical settings
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

You will also be:

• Highly organised, adaptable, and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Passionate about supporting high-quality teaching, research and student experience

A relevant degree (or equivalent experience) is essential, with postgraduate or specialist technical qualifications desirable.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Building an Inclusive Future

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.