Overview
Job Title: Technical Supervisor – Biomechanics/Neuromuscular Function
Job Reference: REQ250868
Date Posted: Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Technical Services 6 grade 6 from £35608 to £46049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Full-time (37 hrs per week); Open-ended contract
Join a World-Leading University in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Loughborough University is internationally recognised for excellence in sport, exercise, and health sciences. We are proud to be a signatory of the Technician Commitment, supporting visibility, recognition, career development, and sustainability for technical staff. This is your opportunity to join a vibrant, collaborative, and forward-thinking technical community with access to professional development and a clearly defined career pathway.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Supervisor to lead operations in our cutting-edge biomechanics and neuromuscular function laboratories. You will play a vital role in supporting teaching and research, managing specialist equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance, and mentoring technical colleagues.
This is a hands-on, people-focused role where your expertise will directly impact the learning experience of students and the success of research projects. You’ll work closely with academics, students, and fellow technicians in a supportive and inclusive environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Coordinating technical operations across teaching and research labs.
- Managing and maintaining specialist equipment including EMG, dynamometers, force plates, and 3D motion capture systems.
- Supporting laboratory-based teaching and supervising students.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and maintaining documentation.
- Leading and mentoring technical staff, contributing to their development.
- Collaborating on policy development and supporting outreach events.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in biomechanics and neuromuscular function lab environments.
- Strong technical skills and familiarity with relevant software (e.g., motion analysis tools).
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- A Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent industry experience.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and professional development.
Why Loughborough?
- Ranked number one in the world for sport-related subjects for nine consecutive years.
- Athena SWAN Silver Award holder, committed to gender equality and inclusive practices.
- Supportive work-life balance with flexible working options.
- Generous annual leave entitlement with additional University closure days.
- Access to on-campus childcare, family-friendly policies, and a wide range of employee benefits.
- A thriving technical community with leadership development opportunities.
- Access to world-class sporting facilities including gym membership at discounted rates.
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Tony Goodall, Technical Resources Manager, via email to T.Goodall@lboro.ac.uk
Closing Date: 2 November 2025
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