Hub Team Leader at the University of Leeds

Hub Team Leader at the University of Leeds

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences

School/Institute: School of Chemistry

Category: Technical Support

Grade: Grade 5

Salary: £27,344 to £31,387 per annum

Working Time: 35 hours per week

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Ongoing

Release Date: Wednesday 05 February 2025

Closing Date: Insert Closing Date

Reference: EPSCH1118

Are you an efficient and effective manager who can combine operational efficiency with strategic thinking? Do you have experience working in a complex and busy stores and laboratory environment? Are you motivated to support technical and academic excellence in a busy and successful Faculty at a highly rated Russell Group university?

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual with a strong team working ethos to join our technical team in the School of Chemistry as the first point of contact in the Hub, ensuring a professional technical service is provided. You will also join the building management team to help ensure that the building operates smoothly, and that faults and incidents are dealt with efficiently.

As Hub Team Leader, you will work closely with the Deputy Head of School and other senior role holders, managing the School's Chemistry Hub and taking day-to-day responsibility for the smooth running of all administrative matters. The Chemistry Hub acts as a key operational component of the School, serving as the primary point for goods inwards and maintaining a store of commonly used materials. Additionally, Hub staff support other key school activities, including the removal of waste from laboratories, the delivery of cylinders around the building, the dispensing of cryogens, and the dispatch of goods via courier. You will also assist the building manager in the smooth running of the School, acting as a second point of contact for engineers and contractors working within the school.

As Hub Team Leader, you will have strong reasoning and practical skills, demonstrated through education or equivalent professional and/or managerial experience. Leadership skills and the ability to effect and manage change are essential. You will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with a range of staff.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Sarah Myers, Technical Services Manager