Technical Operations Manager - Recruitment, On-Boarding and staff development
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£54,400
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SOC 2161 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 19% sure that is the right code. The University of Manchester is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2161 (Research and development (R&D) managers) · 19% match
- Likely 1136 (Human resource managers and directors) · 20% match
- Ineligible 1259 (Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified) · 13% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2161 Research and development (R&D) managers Most likely code | £38,100 | £43,500 | £48,900 | £54,400 |
1136 Human resource managers and directors Also possible | £37,100 | £42,300 | £47,600 | £52,900 |
1259 Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
You will:
- Work with the Faculty’s Head of Technical Operations to develop sustainable research infrastructure and facilities that are suitably adaptable and agile to meet the Faculty’s needs, responding to both internal and external challenges.
- Contribute to the monitoring of School and Faculty’s strategy, policies and procedures, ensuring that these are consistent across the Faculty wherever possible.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
- Educated to degree (Level 6)/HND (Level 5)/HNC (Level 4)/ or equivalent or a recognised apprenticeship in a Science discipline with significant post qualification work experience.
- Extensive experience of leadership and line management of technical and/or experimental staff in a Higher Education setting.
- Experience of management of complex technical laboratory facilities.
- Experience of working within a university or industrial laboratory environment or other large diverse public sector environment.
- Significant experience of Management within a science and engineering research environment.
We will be closing the advert early should we reach the number of applications required.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Research and development (R&D) managers (SOC 2161) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~83k in sample- Middle half £45,448–73,580
- Median £56,992
- Going rate £54,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,100–48,900
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. The University of Manchester holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2161 going rate of £54,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.