Lead Technician

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual with a good team working ethos to join our technical team in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, within the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies, to act as the first point of contact to ensure a professional technical service is provided.
The Lead Technician will be responsible for managing and developing the technical team within the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies, providing strategic and management oversight of technical resources.
The role holder will support the Faculty Technical Services Manager and Head of School in the strategic development of the School's equipment and resource requirements, working to meet the current and future needs of the business and playing a key role in implementing any agreed changes, and introducing key initiatives within the School.
As well as the day-to-day technical management, you will use your specialist skills and knowledge to work with students, researchers and academics to provide advice and support on the technical services available and the use and purchase of specialist equipment to support the research and teaching interests of the School and its key stakeholders.