Working within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing (SEC), you will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of a number of specialist areas in support of the Faculty’s undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes, primarily in Computing and specifically in Cyber Security and Linux. You will contribute to the strategic planning, resourcing, capital programs, risk management, quality assurance and marketing of SEC activities including procurement, order placement and monitoring.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with a small team of technical specialists in a supervisory capacity with the understanding of managing budgets and resources. You will have the ability to manage your own workload and that of others, taking responsibility when appropriate. You will have specialist technical knowledge of Linux and Windows OS as well as Virtualisation technologies. You will also have programming expertise in areas such as C and scripting languages.
You will ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner. You will also be able to liaise with external organisations and suppliers and you will possess strong interpersonal, written and communication skills with excellent organisational and analytical skills.
There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope as the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing at Kingston University. We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity.
Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist laboratories, a public outreach centre, a specialist virtual reality centre, a rocket lab, scene-of-crime house, flight simulators and a Learjet. For future scientists and engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning. For academic professionals, this all adds up to a truly vibrant, exciting environment in one of the largest and most diverse STEM faculties in the sector.
This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £34,809 per annum.
Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 15th August 2022.
For informal enquiries, please contact David Utton, Head of Faculty Technical Services.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are – so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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