Technical Manager
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, M5 4WT |
| Company: | University of Salford (Personnel) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 205 |
Summary
Opportunity Overview
The School of Health and Society is looking for a Technical Manager to lead our specialist facilities and technical teams.
As one of the UK’s largest providers of nursing, midwifery, and allied health professional education, the School of Health and Society at the University of Salford is proud of its strong industry partnerships and commitment to producing highly skilled, work-ready graduates.
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Technical Manager to oversee our technical staff and manage the specialist facilities and equipment that support our Allied Health subject areas. This is a pivotal role ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service excellence.
We’re looking for someone with a broad understanding of specialist technical equipment in a healthcare education setting, who is ready to contribute to a growing and ambitious School.
Key responsibilities
- Managing technical teams and ensuring compliance with health and safety through audits and inspections.
- Overseeing the maintenance, servicing, and replacement of specialist equipment.
- Leading the development and delivery of our service user clinic provision.
- Contributing to the School’s estate strategy, including preparations for our new Health and Wellbeing building opening in 2026.
- Playing an active role in the School’s Professional Services Leadership structure, shaping governance and policy
About the School or About the Department
With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.
We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.
Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centers, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes.
We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally.
By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
- The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
- Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme