Technical Manager

University of Exeter - Research Services – Technical Strategy and Operations

This new full-time (1.0 FTE) post is available from 15/06/2026 on a permanent basis.

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

Summary of the role:This permanent, full-time role will support research activities for the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE) at the Tremough campus in Penryn. The technical team support several disciplines in the faculty including engineering, Earth and environmental science and Ecology and conservation. As Technical manager you will primarily support activities in the department of earth and environmental science and the department of engineering however, you will need to provide support across all areas to cover holidays and sickness of other technical managers in the team. The role will be responsible for supporting the Technical Operations Manager for Research and supervising the day-to-day activity of junior members of the team. You will take a leading role in ensuring core research activities have the appropriate resources and take a lead on health and safety where appropriate.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

Organisational context:The Research Services Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and meeting research income targets.

This role is within the Technical Strategy & Operations part of the Division. We are research and teaching technical staff across the entirety of the University of Exeter. We work in specialist areas across the University and beyond, undertaking and supporting research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.

This post supports the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

BenefitsWe offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 Days leave per year.
• Options for flexible working.
• Numerous discounts at leading retailers.
• Onsite gyms on all of our campuses 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 new Fertility Treatment Policy.
• Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England.

Further informationPlease contact Prof Richard Brazier (r.e.brazier@exeter.ac.uk) or Steve Spaull (s.r.spaull@exeter.ac.uk).