Area
Engineering
Location
Jubilee Campus
Salary
£45,413 to £57,422 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Reference
ENG217225
INTERNAL VACANCY
Please note that this vacancy is only open to employees currently working within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a Faculty of Engineering's Technical Services team based on Jubilee Campus who support a variety of research and teaching activities.
If you are an existing TS4 technician currently employed by the Faculty of Engineering, keen to lead a team to meet the operational needs of the research and teaching groups based on Jubilee, as well as ensuring our facilities are maintained to the highest standard, then this is perfect for you
What will you be doing?
* Liaise regularly with key stakeholders to ensure the effective provision of resources to enable the delivery of research and teaching of the highest standard.
* Provide direction, leadership, support, and guidance to a team of technical staff based across AMB, RAD, ETB and ZCIC.
* Advise and assist staff & students on all aspects of technical support services, either personally or through delegation to a member of the technical team with the appropriate skills and knowledge.
* Act as a point of contact for all infrastructure related queries and works, ensuring effective communication and management of activities within faculty-occupied buildings on Jubilee Campus.
* Work with the Health & Safety team to ensure all building users are fully informed of and compliant with local H&S policy as part of the Operational Arrangements Framework (OAF).
* Improve the visibility of technicians both locally and nationally as part of the Technicians Commitment by organizing/supporting internal and outreach events to showcase their skills and value.
What qualities are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who has a passion for empowering others to grow professionally and achieve their true potential whilst delivering technical support to the highest standard.
You'll have the ability the build effective working relationships with a variety of customers by fully utilising your excellent communication skills to offer solutions to sometimes complex problems on a regular basis.
With an aptitude to understand and interpret the needs of those requiring assistance, and a methodical and adaptable approach, you'll quickly build your reputation and that of your team as the place when someone needs help.
What we offer -
* A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
* A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
* Generous holiday entitlement of days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
* Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
* We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
* You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
What next -
Successful candidates will be invited for an interview, week commencing 1st September 2025.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now' to complete your details.
Your working hours will be hours per week).
Please contact Suzy Underwood - if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.