Head of Technical Resources (Health Campus) - Maternity Cover

Head of Technical Resources (Health Campus) - Maternity Cover Location Stratford Campus Salary £53,040 to £60,752per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Fixed Term Closing Date Sunday 16 August 2026 Interview Date Thursday 03 September 2026 Reference 0898-26-S-R University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we cant achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, youll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About Us The Office of the Health Campus is leading an ambitious transformation of health education and community care in London. We are developing a pioneering Health Campus that integrates education, simulation, and real-world clinical practice to shape a future-ready workforce in health and social care. With state-of-the-art facilities including a simulated hospital, primary care training hub, and new academic buildings, we are creating an environment focused on innovation, collaboration and student-centred outcomes. About the Job As Head of Technical Resources (Health Campus), you will play a vital leadership role within the Campus Management Team, working to deliver outstanding technical and scientific support across the Health Campus. You will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary technical support function, ensuring services are efficient, student-ready and aligned to our strategic vision. Key responsibilities include: * Leading and managing the campus technical support team, laboratories, and clinical teaching spaces * Ensuring effective operation, scheduling, and utilisation of specialist facilities and equipment * Overseeing compliance with UK health and safety legislation and university policies * Managing technical resources, procurement, budgets and equipment lifecycle * Driving continuous improvement and innovation across technical services * Collaborating with academic staff, central services, NHS partners and external stakeholders About You We are looking for a dynamic and experienced technical leader with a strong background in managing complex technical environments. You will bring: * Proven experience in a technical management role within higher education or a related sector * Demonstrable leadership and people management skills * Strong financial and resource management experience, including procurement processes * Experience of implementing health and safety policies in laboratory or technical settings * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills You will also be: * Highly organised, adaptable, and solutions-focused * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment * Passionate about supporting high-quality teaching, research and student experience A relevant degree (or equivalent experience) is essential, with postgraduate or specialist technical qualifications desirable. Benefits Package At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. Were a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive. J-18808-Ljbffr