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Job Opportunity: Technical Manager (Education):Job description:Job location: London About us The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES) is a vibrant faculty located in the heart of London with a long tradition of world-leading research and teaching in physics, mathematics, chemistry, informatics and engineering. this function presents an exciting opportunity to lead a technical team in supporting the delivery of Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Foundation level Engineering programmes (Engineering education). Reporting to the Technical Services Manager at the Strand Campus, the Technical Manager (Education) - one of several functions working as part of a wider Education technical sub-function - supports the Department of Engineering's educational activities. About the function The function-holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day running and maintenance of the engineering teaching laboratories and auxiliary facilities. They will lead a team of senior technicians (Education), working collaboratively with academic and professional services stakeholders to deliver an exceptional learning practice for Engineering Education. The ideal candidate will have a background in Engineering with professional technical and line management practice in a higher education (HE) teaching environment. They will have comprehensive expertise and practice in laboratory health and safety management, general technical support, demonstration/delivery, training, and supervision across a range of lab-located teaching activities. The prosperous candidate will be an active member of King's Technical Network, engaging in Faculty and College initiatives to strengthen and share best practice, with an continuing commitment to professional development. They will facilitate an inclusive culture and ethos in line with King's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) strategy, proactively liaising with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels. This is a full time post, and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you To be prosperous in this function, We are seeking for candidates to have the following expertise and practice: Essential criteria » Level 6 qualification in a significant field, e.g., significant Bachelors degree or equivalent, plus substantial work practice in significant technical/scientific service posts » Comprehensive technical expertise and expertise in a teaching laboratory environment in a significant field, e.g., Engineering or related sciences. » Comprehensive expertise of regulations and best practice governing Engineering teaching laboratories, including Health & Safety and environmental sustaincapability. » Strong written, oral, and IT communication expertise, in particular when conveying complex information to a lay/ non-expert audience. » Effective staff management expertise and the capability to work as part of team. » capability to organise and manage own workload, and that of others. » Excellent planning, organisational, decision making, and problem solving expertise as evidenced by prosperously managing staff and facilities, and identifying performance standards and putting in place mechanisms to deliver these. » capability to train teaching staff/associates, demonstrators, researchers, and technical staff. Desirable criteria » Higher degree/qualification (e.g. Masters/PhD) in a related field. » practice of supervising/advising junior team members, giving feedback on performance levels and training/coaching where necessary. » practice in delivery and marking of lab-located taught activities. » Formal Health & Safety qualification e.g., NEBOSH/IOSH. » Able and willing to provide support beyond core hours, as required e.g. during a weekend open day event. Downloading a copy of our Job Description To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the above ?Apply' button. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. Closing date: 05 May 2024 Skills:
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