Technical Services Assistant Manager

Research Services

This new part-time (0.8 FTE) post is immediately available on a permanent basis.

Summary of the role

This post will work alongside other ATSMs in order to complete tasks aligned to this role. This could be a secondment opportunity for internal applicants.

We need a team of talented individuals to support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top health care professionals. The primary function of this role is to provide technical support for the teaching activities of the Faculty of Health and Life within the Exeter Clinical Skills Resource Centre (ECSRC) and simulated nursing ward at the Heavitree hospital site.

You will work closely with teaching staff and the Clinical Skills Technical Manager to help to deliver hands-on support for the practical skills-based learning. You will also work with other members of Technical Services in managing stock and delivering a safe and efficient working environment for teaching of undergraduate students. This will include the provision of guidance and supervision to more junior members of staff and training or induction to new starters.

We are looking for an individual with exceptional communication and time management skills, who will provide professional technical support to all users of ECSRC. You must be able to work independently, as well as within a team and have the initiative to troubleshoot practical set ups according to teaching requirements, and a good working knowledge of MS Excel.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).  

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.  Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us.  Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Further information

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Nikki lee, Technical Services Manager, telephone (07866138705 or email [email protected].