About the role This is a technical supervisory position with responsibility for the day to day operation of a complete technical service for teaching and research activities in facilities employing 7 technicians and covering a major complex of laboratories, workshops and support services. You will assist the Technical Manager in establishing standard process in the supervision of the technical staff and the facilities including the forward planning and optimum utilisation of materials, equipment and technical resources. This is a fixed-term, full-time position of 3 months and available to internal applicants only. Duties & responsibilities You will be responsible for the day to day operation of the department’s laboratories, workshops and facilities and the direct supervision of its 7 technical staff. Facilities managed include Hydraulics, Structures, Soils & Innovative Building Materials, Woodworking & Metalworking workshops and Concrete and Instrumentation facilities. Liaising with and take guidance from the Director of Technical Services and Technical Manager to ensure that an optimum level of technical support and service is delivered to the Department at all times. Assisting the Technical Manager in establishing and implementing best practice in the management of the facilities including forward planning of the effective usage of materials, equipment and technical staff. To assist the Technical Manager with the management of laboratory and workshop finances, asset control and maintenance, purchasing, stock level and inventory recording. Acting as the main focus for all purchasing and procurement activity and compliance using the University’s Agresso finance system. Maintain best practice through established Health & Safety legislation, Risk and Hazard Management and COSHH procedures. Provide specialist technical advice and assistance to academic staff, technical staff, administrative staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students and postgraduate research staff. Conducting annual Performance Development Review (PDR) appraisals for the departmental technical staff. To assist the Technical Manager in the maintenance and recording of systems, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with statutory legislation and the University’s own insurance requirements. Ensuring that a safe working environment is maintained at all times through compliance with Health and Safety at Work legislation and the University’s Operational Procedures, alongside the Technical Manager. To assist the Technical Manager in carrying out safety audits in conjunction with the Departmental Health & Safety Committee and co-ordinate the activities of the departmental fire marshals. To deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence and to represent the department at meetings, etc. as required. About us The Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering is supported by a team of highly skilled technicians who provide technical advice and support to our academic and research staff and to our students. Applications are encouraged from current grade 6 and/or grade 7 technical staff from within the university. The post is offered initially on a three-month contract but this may be extended if necessary and is seen as a development opportunity in addition to providing much needed supervisory support. For further information about the post, please contact either Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services, ( js806bath.ac.uk) or mobile 07528 974 616 or Rebecca Sie, Technical Manager, ( rs3327bath.ac.uk) or mobile 07793 084 737 What we can offer you We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us UniofBath and UniofBathJobs on X for more information. Closing Date: 16 Mar 2025 Department: Technical & Experimental Salary: £38,249 to £45,413