Job Description

Diverse community. Inclusive Research. Rewarding Careers.
Doing things differently.
ADMC Operations Lead
65,295 - 72,828 p.a. pro rata
Full time/Permanent
About the Role
Are you ready to shape the future of advanced manufacturing and distribution? We're looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking leader to take the helm at the Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC).
In this exciting role, you'll lead a talented team and collaborate with key partners including Ashfield District Council, Nottingham Vision West College, and industry leaders across multiple sectors. Your mission? To drive innovation, set strategic direction, and ensure the programme delivers real impact.
You'll oversee everything from governance and evaluation to performance and reporting-making sure every objective is met and exceeded. This is your chance to lead a cutting-edge initiative that's transforming skills, technology, and industry collaboration in the region.
You will bring strong leadership capabilities and hands-on technical expertise in automation systems, with a well-developed strategic perspective on the UK's manufacturing and distribution sectors. If you're passionate about leadership, innovation, and making a difference, we want to hear from you.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
About Us
The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.
In the Department of Engineering we deliver research and teaching in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and sport engineering. We are building a global reputation in areas including human performance and human factors, future materials, biomedical engineering, and robotics. We are working with industrial partners in technology, automotive, aircraft, marine, healthcare engineering, and with sports teams to help them beat world records.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Bilal Ahmad (Professor & Academic Lead of ADMC) at bilal.ahmad06@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the

we offer.
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position, or for more information visit the support page.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.