Resource Manager in Coventry

Vacancy

Location: Coventry, UK

Contract: Permanent | 36 hours per week | Flexible working options

About Us

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is a world-class research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and industry. We work with leading manufacturers across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, and energy, helping them adopt cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency and competitiveness. With state-of-the-art facilities in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford, we are part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Technology Manager / Resource Manager to lead our Data & Information Systems team. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with people and resource management, overseeing a team of 30 engineers and driving the delivery of advanced informatics projects across high-value manufacturing sectors. You will play a key role in shaping the future of digital-based manufacturing technologies at MTC, collaborating with industrial and academic partners, and influencing strategic growth in informatics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and line management for the Data & Information Systems team.
• Strategically deploy engineers across projects to maximise impact and efficiency.
• Identify training needs and create Personal Development Plans for team members.
• Drive growth of informatics capabilities and align technical roadmaps with future skills requirements.
• Lead technical delivery of projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Represent MTC at conferences, technical forums, and stakeholder meetings.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in resource planning and technical team leadership.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience fostering a positive team culture and supporting career development.

Desirable

• Expertise in digital engineering and technical delivery of complex projects.
• Understanding of UK manufacturing, Catapult network, and funding landscape.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working and hybrid options.
• Excellent benefits including Vitality Medical, Company Pension, Tusker Car Scheme, Cycle-to-Work scheme, and more.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of digital manufacturing innovation.

Ready to Apply

Submit your application today and become part of a high-performing leadership team shaping the future of UK manufacturing. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process. Please note, all employment is subject to satisfactory references and security clearance.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. The MTC\’s engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC\’s engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK\’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.