Technical Manager – People & Nature Laboratory

About the role

In this pivotal role, this position will manage, coordinate and provide technical support for teaching, research and public engagement activities related to biodiversity, environmental change and human health. The successful candidate will support a variety of complex projects, including those involving eDNA and environmental genetics; vertical farming, greenhouse and roof garden experiments; sensor technologies, machine learning, and data science; field-based ecological research and public engagement through citizen science.

Working closely with academic staff, the postholder will play a crucial role in establishing, developing and managing the small technical team, physical spaces, digital assets, field sites, equipment, environmental genetics protocols and procedures at UCL East People & Nature Lab and wider engagement activities across the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Being both a research and student-facing post, the post-holder will play a crucial role in delivering an excellent student experience and is ideally suited to someone who thrives in an interactive learning environment and is skilled in developing innovative practical-made solutions, while also maintaining safe and organised workspaces.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible. This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 80% on site.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof Kate Jones (). If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing at .

About you

You will have an undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area, and have technical awareness of a diverse range of ecological laboratory, data science and field techniques and equipment directly relevant to the UCL East People & Nature Lab. You would also have experience of supervising staff and in leading and managing a team to deliver technical support provision, and experience of managing a diverse laboratory, data science and fieldwork environment and adherence to health and safety requirements. Experience in teaching, mentoring, and demonstrating skills or crafts to staff/students and the wider public would also be an advantage.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits such as:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days);

• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme;

• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE);

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan;

• Immigration loan and expenses;

• Relocation scheme for certain posts;

• On-Site nursery;

• On-Site gym;

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay;

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service;

• Discounted medical insurance.