The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve, shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The post holder will lead the provision of a professional laboratory service, and a safe working environment within the school laboratories. To do this, the post holder will: be part of the School senior leadership team line manage the School technical support team, ensuring facilities are kept well maintained and well organised act as School Safety Advisor, ensuring School compliance with University policy and regulations pertaining to hazardous activities i.e. those involving hazards such as radiation, lasers, electricity, chemicals or cryogenics for example advise the Head of School on technical matters relating to projects, facility maintenance, equipment provision, and business continuity. The post holder will oversee other members of the school technical support team and will contribute to their appraisal process. They will have responsibility in advising regarding planning technical resource management and producing continuity plans with respect to testing facilities for the school. The post holder will act as the School Safety Advisor, ensuring school compliance with the University Health and ..... full job details .....