Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Head of Design and Technical Services (Research / Electronic and Electrical) Cambridge £58,000 - £63,000 + Relocation package + 41 Days Holiday + Excellent Pension + Healthcare Scheme + Pay and Role Progression Are you a Senior Design or Technical Services Engineer looking to work in a world leading research department, for world renowned organisation, in a unique and highly autonomous role? Do you want an influential and far reaching new role to propel your career, with a company who will recognise your skills and expertise, and reward them with fantastic benefits, long term pay, role progression, and a versatile role, with a high degree of responsibility? On offer is the opportunity to work for a prestigious and respectable education provider, where you will be managing the Department's Design and Technical Services, including its business, production, facilities, and staff. This is a key role for managing the development and delivery of technical services to support world-leading research and teaching. The services span mechanical and electrical/electronic design, in-house fabrication and outsourcing. You will also be responsible for shaping and developing innovative training and development pathways for circa 80 technician staff across the department, adding huge value to the organisation as a whole. The Role Be responsible for the development and delivery of Design and Technical Services and their financial sustainability Lead the design and construction of state-of-the-art complex instruments Project management of specifications, designs, costings, testing, delivery and budget Manage Design and Technical Services facilities and staff Investigate and develop new techniques and methods to support research Provide expertise to customers to support their applications for research funding Technician staff management; recruitment, probation, inductions and trainingThe Person First degree OR Masters OR Level 7 vocational qualifications in a scientific discipline Experience of designing, building and delivering one-off instruments, equipment and prototypes Excellent communication skills to inspire, coach and lead technician teamThis is an excellent opportunity to embark on a new career in a faculty that has been at the forefront of academic study and research for over eight centuries. Key Words: Design, Design Engineer, Research, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Education, Head of Design, Academia, Technical Services If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website