Technical Manager (teaching)

Grade UE07: 41064 - 48822 per annum

College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

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Our technical staff are essential to supporting teaching research and the smooth operation of our facilities. Whether you are maintaining cutting-edge lab equipment facilitating ground-breaking research developing new techniques or enhancing student and staff experience with top-notch facilities your work will have a lasting impact that stretches far beyond our academic community.

The Opportunity:

The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint an experienced and talented Technical Manager (teaching) to join its skilled Technical Services team of ca.35 post holder works closely with the Technical Services Manager playing a leading role in delivery of a sustainable effective and safe approach to the running of the Schools teaching laboratories.

The School currently has 7 dedicated teaching laboratories across chemical engineering light structures mechanical engineering power engineering and electronics. Additionally there are numerous multi-use spaces which are also used in relation to delivery of taught laboratory classes including research laboratories and workshop spaces. Combined these spaces support learning and teaching through delivery of specialist practical classes to both undergraduate and taught postgraduate students under the management and leadership of the Technical Manager (teaching).

The Technical Manager (teaching) will deliver a safe and efficient working environment across their area of responsibility ensuring compliance with policies and legislation and optimising use of the available resource. They have line management responsibility for 8 (or the) Teaching Technicians and will support them in the successful design and delivery of workshop and laboratory-based teaching. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent H&S awareness and familiarity with H&S documentation (e.g. risk assessments COSHH).

The Engineering Technical Services teams purpose is toenablethe School of Engineerings world-classteaching and researchthrough the provision of exceptional technical expertise. We valuecolleagueswith drivedeterminationand a passion for what they do.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Variety every day
• Responsibility and autonomy
• Excellent benefits and support

This role is full-time position (35 hours per week) and 100% on campus.

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How to apply

The following documents should be included in your application highlighting your interest in and suitability for the role:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.

• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.

• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme a wide range of staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.

A commitment to technical staff

In September 2017 the University of Edinburgh signed theTechnician Commitment recognising the important role technicians play in research teaching and student support. The Universitys current Action Plan commits to supporting technicians across the University in four areas: visibility recognition career development and sustainability.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026.

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