Technical Manager; Life Sciences, Biomedical & Environment

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Basis Full-Time

Job profile for Technical Manager (Life Sciences, Biomedical & Environment)

Salary £41,064 - £44,746 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full-Time

Job category/type Fixed Term - Full-Time

Job reference REC

Attachments Technical  7_Life  Recruitment Process

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

Join our University Technical team and play a pivotal role in enhancing the operational support for an array of technical services crucial to our teaching, research, innovation, and commercial endeavours.

As a senior member of the technical team, the post holder will successfully manage / be responsible for Imaging and Analytics and provide a significant contribution to a board range of technical services supporting teaching, research, innovation and commercial activities; as well as to have direct line management responsibility for all technical staff within their area.

In this role, versatility and adaptability are paramount. As a valuable member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in various subject areas and acquire a diverse set of technical skills to meet the ever-evolving demands and priorities of our faculties. Your commitment to excellence will make a lasting impact on our academic and research community.

Existing working knowledge of at least one of the following techniques is essential:
Microbiology, Marine and Environmental Science, Geoscience, Palaeontology, plant ecology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Tissue Culture, Pharmacology.

The role is offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact James Coyne at

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted…