Technical Operations Manager (Research)

The University of Manchester - Science and Engineering - FSE Technical Services - Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

Location: Manchester (Oxford Road)

Salary: £47,389 to £58,225 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Job reference: SAE-030956

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering

Employment type: Permanent

Division/Team: FSE Technical Services

Closing date: 20/04/2026

School/Directorate: Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Technical Operations Manager to join our dynamic technical operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for FSE and the wider University. With a commitment to customer service excellence and a passion for science and engineering, the Technical Operations Manager will provide an agile technical support service to staff and students to support teaching, research and professional services. FSE’s research and teaching quality is recognised globally; this is an exciting opportunity to join us in Manchester and contribute to the provision of a sector leading technical service.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.