Senior Technical Manager (Internal Faculty of Engineering applications only)

Please note this vacancy is internal to the Faculty of Engineering only

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 highly skilled technical staff based in CEE
• 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 CEE technical related queries, ensuring effective communication and management of activities within the department.
• 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 30 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 -

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a permanent role and your working hours will be full time (36.25 hours per week). 

Please contact Kevin Padgett kevin.padgett@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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