Please complete all accessible boxes and refer to the guidance on writing Job Descriptions. Technical Services Business Partner/Centre Director

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1 Job escription Please complete all accessible boxes and refer to the guidance on writing Job escriptions Position etails Faculty/Professional Support Service School/epartment Technical Support Services n/a ivision/section/unit Job Title Vacancy No Technical Facility Manager Fuel Cell Recruitment Team Grade 8 Hours of Work Contract uration (Perm/Fixed Term) Reports To (Job Title) Responsible For (Job Title) 37 Hours per week Permanent Technical Services Business Partner/Centre irector Technical Services Group Principal Accountabilities To provide high-level managerial, scientific and technical support including management of H&S and compliance within The University s Fuel Cell Facilities. Work closely with The Centre irector to ensure appropriate management, future planning and smooth running of the Centre. Provide significant input and leadership into projects in the field of advanced materials and surface engineering for fuel cells. Be responsible for delivering world class research outputs in the fields of fuel cell technology and advanced materials To devise, implement and manage appropriate Health and Safety and compliance routines for the area To contribute to the management and implementation of appropriate cost recovery models for the area in partnership with The Centre irector To be the key point of contact for Technical Support for all processes and procedures relating to the operations in Manchester Metropolitan Fuel Cell Centre

2 Key Tasks Operations To lead and deliver services which support the group s operations, staff and equipment To ensure the safe delivery of advanced materials and surface engineering projects Be responsible for ensuring the work carried out within the Fuel Cell area meets with all legislative, complaince and H&S rules and guidance Be responsible for induction, techncial training and Health and Safety nduction of all new staff, students and customers in The Fuel Cell area and to ensure appropriate document management and record keeping systems are implemented evelop and drive innovative solutions to complex techncial challenges ensuring the groups safety, quality, cost and delivery performance. Line management responsibility for Technical staff working in the area Lead in construction of funding bids relevant to the Groups technology themes Manage Fuel Cell budget, ensuring sensible use of laboratory consumables and reagents and overseeing stock control and implementation of charging models to ensure cost recovery to Research Grants and other external funding revenue. evelop a ocument Management System to ensure version control and appropriate access to Standard Operating Procedures, Process Maps and guidance documents outlining all routine working procedures within Fuel Cell Area Proactively and effectively engage with quality assurance procedures to ensure that University standards are upheld Research elivery Support the production and testing of materials and coatings for fuel cell components, including bipolar plates, catalysts, membranes and electrolytes. Characterisation and testing techniques will include SM, XR, X, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, corrosion tests, durability tests, etc. Support the day to day running including organising maintenance etc of equipment delivering Fabrication techniques including PV (magnetron sputtering) and CV (microwave plasma enhanced) for the production of metal and ceramic coatings and novel materials for incorporation into e.g. inks and 3 printing ribbons. Conduct performance tests on fuel cell assemblies. To contribute to and deliver publications and research output Liaison, Networking and Communication

3 Work in partnership with key professional service areas ie states and Building, Facilities, Health and Safety, Technical Services to develop and deliver excellent, safe, smooth running Fuel Cell Centre Participate in the development of internal and external partnerships and networks in order to disseminate information, share best practice, generate income, establish opportunities for collaborative work, and to enhance the reputation of the University. evelop partnerships with external agencies and engage in collaborative projects that benefit both the department and the Faculty and meet the requirements of the Fuel Cell Centre. Teaching Support Supervise the work/projects of taught postgraduate and/or research students as required and provide training on techniques appropriate to the role. Contribute to teaching support via demonstration of practical methods or operation equipment to undergraduate, masters and/or research students as appropriate. Team working Lead and influence a diverse team of Technical Staff, Ph students, external customers, research focused staff to work to the highest standards with regard to their technical work within the centre Actively participate as a member of the research team, providing mutual support to colleagues to achieve successful completion of projects. Allocate and monitor the work of research students when required. Offer support to other researchers in research methodology and areas of expertise, and introduce new starters to the area, giving training on basic skills and activities to assist their induction to the team. Attend Faculty, epartment and Programme meetings/boards as appropriate and proactively contribute to decision making. Special Features You should be willing and be able to undertake overseas travel, in order to present research results at international conferences and meetings. 2 material characterisation may also be undertaken outside the UK and you should be willing and be able to undertake such overseas travel You should be a Registered or Chartered Scientist in a relevant field or willing to work towards registered or chartered status within the first 6 months of working at Manchester Met. Miscellaneous

4 You will ensure that appropriate management systems and procedures are in place to meet your health and safety duties and responsibilities contained within the University s health and safety policy. n particular you will ensure that appropriate risk assessments are carried out in respect of significant hazards and that safety inspections are undertaken on at least an annual cycle in each workplace under your control. You are responsible for applying the University s qual Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct. You have a responsibility to promote high levels of customer care within your own areas of work. You are expected to co-operate with the PR process, engaging in the setting of objectives in order to assist in the monitoring of performance and the development of the individual. You will assess the training and development needs of each member of staff under your control to ensure they are adequately supported in relation to their work responsibilities. Such other relevant duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be assigned by the Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld. You may be required to undertake a specific Health & Safety role, commensurate with your grade, to support the University in meeting its statutory Health & Safety obligations. This could include acting as a S Assessor, First Aider, Fire Marshall or epartmental Safety Co-ordinator. The allocation of such roles will be subject to the provision of appropriate training and assessment of competence. You may, with reasonable notice, be required to work at any of the Manchester Metropolitan University sites. You are responsible for assessing and managing risk for all elements of work within your own area/team and for ensuring effective risk management processes are in place. You have the responsibility to engage with the University s commitment to nvironmental Sustainability in order to reduce its waste, energy consumption and carbon footprint. You have the responsibility to engage with the University s commitment to delivering value for money services that optimise the use of resources and therefore should consider this when undertaking all duties and aspects of your role. Review This is a description of the job at the time of issue. t is the University s practice periodically to review and update job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the current nature of the job and requirements of the University and to incorporate reasonable changes where required, in consultation with the job holder.

5 Person Specification n order to be shortlisted you must demonstrate that you meet all the essential criteria and as many of the desirable criteria as possible. Where we have a large number of applications that meet all of the essential criteria, we will then use the desirable criteria to produce the shortlist. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria will be included on the shortlist. Selection Criteria Attributes tem Relevant Criteria dentification Method Rank 1.1 xcellent management skills with an ability to work with initiative and demonstrate a willingness to lead and motivate others 1.2 xcellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to influence and persuade senior colleagues 1 Skills & Abilities 1.3 xcellent project management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines and influence outcomes under changing circumstances 1.4 Ability to work under pressure and juggle competing priorities effectively Ability to build relationships and estabilish networks with internal and external contacts 2.1 xcellent T skills and knowledge of relevant T software A systems. 2 General & Specialist Knowledge emonstrable knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and other applicable legislative requirements emonstrable experience of working in a similar research environment

6 3.1 egree in a relevant subject such as materials science, physics or chemistry related field 3.2 Professional registration or willingness to work towards registration with a relevant professional body /C 3 ducation & Training Higher degree in a relevant subject e.g. surface engineering, fuel cell technology or electrochemistry NBOSH certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification 3.5 H&S trained (Radiation Protection Supervisor, Laser Systems Supervisor, COSHH Assessor, Risk Assessor, H&S management). 4.1 emonstrable knowledge of material production, particularly by PV and CV techniques and ability to effectively support research in this feild 4.2 Proficiency in vacuum technology and its maintenance and support of fuel cell testing equipment. 4.3 Possess sufficient breadth and or depth of specialist surface engineering and surface analysis knowledge 4 Relevant xperience (including current prectice) to work within established research programmes and write authoritatatively in the area 4.4 xperience of contributing to and collaborating in specialist research. 4.5 Familiarality with current practice and research activities in the UK and international hydrogen fuel cell sector 5.1 Ability to travel as required by the role overseas travel may be required 5 Special Requirements Willingness and enthusiasm to contribute to and represent the University at National Networks. vidence of ongoing professional development ate of Revision August 2018 Key dentification Method A Application Form

7 Rank T C P G nterview Test Copy of Certificates Presentation Group Assessment ssential esirable