Senior Technical Manager – Life Sciences in Brighton

# Senior Technical Manager – Life SciencesUniversity of Sussex · University Brighton, United KingdomPosted 11 Nov 2026Apply on official website Opens jobs.sussex.ac.ukSalary: GBP 48,337 – 57,666per yearApplication deadline: January 10, 2027 In 60 daysSource details may be limited. Not stated by the source: contract duration.## At a glanceGenerated summaryThe University of Sussex seeks a Senior Technical Manager for the School of Life Sciences in Brighton, UK. This administrative role leads technical teams across diverse research areas including Biochemistry, Neuroscience, and Chemistry. The position offers a salary between £48,337 and £57,666 per annum. Responsibilities include managing core technical services, ensuring regulatory compliance (COSHH, DSEAR), and overseeing facilities like chemical stores and liquid nitrogen units. Candidates require proven experience in life science laboratory management, strong health and safety knowledge, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. The role supports multidisciplinary research tackling global health and environmental challenges. Internal candidates receive priority consideration. The university is committed to equality and diversity, with visa sponsorship potentially available for eligible applicants. This pivotal role drives service excellence within a world-leading research environment.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## DetailsPosition type: AdministrativeDepartment: School of Life SciencesDate posted: November 11, 2026Contact email: t.hollin@sussex.ac.uk## About this positionOfficial opportunity text, in English · about 8 min read### As part of our recruitment approach, internal candidates will receive priority consideration at the shortlisting stage.### About the roleThe Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine (FoSEM) is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead our committed technical teams across the School of Life Sciences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious and hard working technical professional to advance their career in technical management, specifically within life sciences.As Senior Technical Manager (Life Sciences) you will provide leadership, development and professional operational management of core technical services in research labs (inc. Biochemistry areas, Neuroscience, Ecology & Evolution, Genome Damage & Stability Center, Chemistry and Sussex Drug Discovery Center) to ensure the delivery of high quality, effective and flexible support to academics, students and researchers.This is a pivotal position within the school leading multidisciplinary technical teams, driving service excellence and helping to shape the future direction of our technical services, supporting researchers tackling some of society’s biggest health and environmental challenges.You will be expected to be involved with key institutional initiatives such as the Technician Commitment and infrastructure/building projects to improve our facilities and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g. COSHH, DSEAR, HTA, LEV).You will ensure technical operations in research laboratories run smoothly on a day-to-day basis overseeing key functions across the Life Science Estate including but not limited to:* Prep Rooms* Chemical Stores* Gas Stores and Manifolds* Liquid Nitrogen facilities* ULT Freezer facilities* Centrifuge facilities### About youWe are looking for a confident technical leader with substantial experience managing laboratories or facilities, alongside a strong commitment to operational excellence & safety.You should bring:* Proven success leading and developing technical teams within a life/health science discipline* Experience managing facilities, technical projects, budgets and operational resources.* Strong practical knowledge of equipment and processes relevant to life science and chemical laboratories.* A thorough understanding of health and safety regulations and their application within laboratory environments.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for supporting education, research and innovation* A thorough understanding of health and safety regulations and their applicationThis challenging and varied role will call for change and project management experience. You will be able to think strategically with a positive focus and a dedication to providing excellent customer service and compliance.### About our SchoolIn the School of Life Sciences we strive to understand the mechanisms that drive biological and chemical processes and to develop innovative and diverse approaches to enhance human health, technology and the environment. We undertake multidisciplinary research, teaching and engagement across a wide range of subjects, from Chemistry through Cellular and Molecular Biosciences to Conservation Biology.The School comprises five Departments: Biochemistry & Biomedicine, Genome Damage and Stability Centre, Neuroscience, Ecology & Evolution and Chemistry. We also house the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre which works to deliver the bench-to-bedside translation of our discoveries. The breadth and depth of our cutting-edge research and innovative teaching practice is delivered by a diverse community who work across boundaries to deliver excellence, engage with real world problems and produce impact.We pride ourselves on our world-leading research and have a strong research economy, with approximately 50% of our income stemming from research and an active grant portfolio of over £50 million. We host or form part of three University Centres of Excellence: the Genome Damage and Stability Centre, Sussex Neuroscience and Sussex Sustainability Research Programme. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 90.6 % of our Biological Sciences outputs and 84.8% of our Chemistry outputs were rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We are proud that in both areas, 100% of our Impact cases were rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.The School is committed to the University’s core values of kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and courage. We believe that equality, diversity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility and aim to provide a friendly and supportive environment for all who work, study and visit the School of Life Sciences.Please find further information regarding the School of Life Sciences on our website.The School of Life Sciences is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swann Award.### Why work hereOur university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.## Good to know2 notes on terms in this opportunity, checked against published references.## Questions about the roleContact officeSchool of Life Sciencest.hollin@sussex.ac.ukFor questions about the position only. Applications go through the official website.