University of East London
We’re the University of East London (UEL), founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0, careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a sustainable, inclusive and green future.
But we can’t achieve this alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative and curious individuals to join our community and help shape what comes next. At UEL, you’ll work with colleagues who share a passion for creativity, technology and positive change, in an inclusive and welcoming environment that is constantly evolving.
About the School / Service
The Technical Services team supporting the Schools of Arts & Creative Industries (ACI) and Architecture, Computing & Engineering (ACE) is a crucial part of the University of East London’s infrastructure. Working as a unified and collaborative technical team, we support students and staff across both Schools by providing specialist expertise, facilities and resources that enable high-quality learning, teaching, research and public-facing activity.
Our technicians work collectively across a wide range of disciplines and facilities, supporting practical teaching, experimentation, exhibitions and research activity. The team operates with shared goals, common standards and a strong culture of collaboration, ensuring consistency, resilience and innovation across ACI and ACE.
This is an exciting time to join Technical Services at UEL as we continue to invest in our people, spaces and technologies. We are committed to professionalising technical roles, encouraging cross-team working and building an inclusive, forward-looking technical community that is closely aligned with curriculum development and industry practice.
About the Job
We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Group Leader to provide leadership across our Digital Fabrication Labs (dfUEL), Print and Fashion technical provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking technical leader to help shape a future-facing technical environment within a highly interdisciplinary Higher Education setting.
In this role, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of technicians supporting students, academic staff, researchers and external partners across Arts & Creative Industries (ACI) and Architecture, Computing & Engineering (ACE). You’ll oversee specialist workshops, digital fabrication facilities and technical resources, ensuring safe, effective and innovative technical support that enhances learning, teaching, research and creative practice.
A key focus of the role will be supporting advanced digital fabrication technologies, including robotic arm systems, automation workflows and emerging Industry 5.0 approaches to creative and technical practice.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working across disciplines and supporting a broad and diverse user base, balancing operational leadership with hands-on technical expertise and a passion for enabling experimentation, collaboration and student success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, supervising and developing a multidisciplinary technical team across Digital Fabrication, Print and Fashion.
- Supporting the operation and development of Digital Fabrication technologies including the ABB robotic arm, Grasshopper and associated computational fabrication workflows.
- Managing specialist workshops, labs and equipment supporting digital manufacturing, fabrication, fashion and prototyping technologies.
- Supporting students, researchers and academic staff with practical technical learning, experimentation, research and interdisciplinary project work.
- Working collaboratively across departments and Schools to align technical provision with curriculum development, research activity and industry practice.
- Supporting a broad and diverse user base with varying levels of technical experience and technical confidence.
- Delivering technical demonstrations, inductions, workshops and specialist support within practical learning environments.
- Ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained technical environments, embedding health and safety best practice.
- Contributing to the future development of technical services, facilities and investment planning within a rapidly evolving technical and creative landscape.
About You
We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Group Leader to provide leadership across our Digital Fabrication Labs (dfUEL), Print and Fashion technical provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking technical leader to help shape a future-facing technical environment within a highly interdisciplinary Higher Education setting.
In this role, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of technicians supporting students, academic staff, researchers and external partners across Arts & Creative Industries (ACI) and Architecture, Computing & Engineering (ACE). You’ll oversee specialist workshops, digital fabrication facilities and technical resources, ensuring safe, effective and innovative technical support that enhances learning, teaching, research and creative practice.
A key focus of the role will be supporting advanced digital fabrication technologies, including robotic arm systems, automation workflows and emerging Industry 5.0 approaches to creative and technical practice.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working across disciplines and supporting a broad and diverse user base, balancing operational leadership with hands-on technical expertise and a passion for enabling experimentation, collaboration and student success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, supervising and developing a multidisciplinary technical team across Digital Fabrication, Print and Fashion.
- Supporting the operation and development of Digital Fabrication technologies including the ABB robotic arm, Grasshopper and associated computational fabrication workflows.
- Managing specialist workshops, labs and equipment supporting digital manufacturing, fabrication, fashion and prototyping technologies.
- Supporting students, researchers and academic staff with practical technical learning, experimentation, research and interdisciplinary project work.
- Working collaboratively across departments and Schools to align technical provision with curriculum development, research activity and industry practice.
- Supporting a broad and diverse user base with varying levels of technical experience and technical confidence.
- Delivering technical demonstrations, inductions, workshops and specialist support within practical learning environments.
- Ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained technical environments, embedding health and safety best practice.
- Contributing to the future development of technical services, facilities and investment planning within a rapidly evolving technical and creative landscape.
Benefits Package
At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.
We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions
Equal Opportunities
As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the" diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.
We're also a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are encouraged.