Technical Group Leader
Location: Docklands Campus
Salary: £39,824 to £45,281 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)
Post Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 09 June 2026
Reference: 032S2026
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Group Leader to provide leadership across our Technology technical provision. This role leads a team of skilled technicians supporting students, academic staff and researchers across ACI and ACE. You will oversee specialist computer labs, digital infrastructure and immersive technology environments, ensuring safe, effective and innovative technical support that enhances learning, teaching and research.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading, supervising and developing a multidisciplinary technical team across Technology provision
* Managing specialist computer labs and digital environments including AI, data science, cyber security and creative computing
* Supporting curriculum delivery, research and exhibitions through expert technical advice, demonstrations and workshops
* Ensuring safe, compliant and well‑maintained technical environments, embedding health and safety best practice
* Working closely with academic colleagues, Central IT and professional services to align technical provision with teaching and research needs
* Contributing to continuous development of technical services, systems and future investment planning
* Supporting the development and operation of high‑performance computing, immersive technologies and specialist digital systems
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience leading or supervising a technical team within higher education, industry or a technical environment
* Strong technical expertise in one or more relevant areas (e.g. computing, AI/ML, cyber security, digital systems, immersive technologies or creative computing)
* Genuine passion for supporting students and staff in practical, technology‑enabled learning environments
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and departments
* Experience working with or alongside IT services to deliver and maintain technical infrastructure (desirable)
* Proactive approach to digital innovation, continuous improvement and future‑focused technical development
* Strong commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and to working in line with UEL's values
Benefits Package
We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Opportunities
As an inclusive, equal‑opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are a disability‑confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
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