Job Description

Role:

Laboratory Manager : National Robotarium

Grade and Salary:

Grade 7, 37,174 - 46,735 per annum

FTE and working pattern:

1 FTE, 35hrs per week, Monday - Friday

Holiday Entitlement:

33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday)

Purpose of Role

Working within the National Robotarium Engineering team, we seek to appoint a competent, flexible and driven Lab Manager to oversee and organize the daily operations of the National Robotarium robotic laboratories.


Working with the Head of Robotics, the facility manager and the engineering team, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient and productive work environment for robotic development. This role involves maintaining our assets, organizing inventory, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, actively supporting the engineering team on electronic construction, troubleshooting and repair.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The post holder is required to:


Be responsible for the overall organization, setup and maintenance of the National Robotarium laboratory facilities Provide training and assistance to the engineering team and our collaborators Always maintain proper health and safety for users and visitors of the laboratory facilities Be responsible for the physical condition (organization, neatness, safety) of all laboratories and workshops Be responsible for inventory and repair/replacement of all equipment Supervise technical support staff and students using the National Robotarium labs Provide assistance to demonstrations for events Provide assistance for electrical and electronic development Research and provide recommendations for further improvements of the laboratory and equipment Work within multi-disciplinary teams, sometimes more than one team at a time Represent the National Robotarium within various forums Work with other staff and clients

Essential & Desirable Criteria

Essential

MSc in Engineering or related fields with 3+ years of professional experience in lab support management Experience of working in robotics or with electronic systems Ability to work independently, in a team, and leading a team Ability to research, analyse and present complex information effectively with good attention to detail Ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic and changing environment Experience of working in collaborative projects and closely with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation Excellent written and oral presentation skills Excellent interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills, able to understand and communicate complex issues effectively Well-developed knowledge and understanding of relevant legal, statutory, Health and Safety, and governance applications and turning them into good practice Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing as appropriate, and seeking help where needed Demonstrated professional and proactive approach

Desirable

Experience of working on development of analog and digital circuits and electronic systems, on development of embedded systems and with 3D printer equipment Public engagement experience (STEM)

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on

Sunday 10

th

August 2025.

Please submit your CV & covering letter via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment.


We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g., part-time working and job share options.


Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised, and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.


Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our university community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .


Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

About the Team

The National Robotarium is recruiting a Lab Manager to deliver the vision of the National Robotarium to aEUR?become globally recognised as significant in Robotics and AIaEUR?. This is an opportunity to get involved at the very start of an incredibly exciting journey to help the development and the adoption of AI enabled Robotics into the economy and into society. Be involved in finding and developing solutions for health and social care, for renewable energy, for future travel, for medical needs and for today's business needs. Work with our talented engineering team to create bleeding-edge AI and Robotic solutions to real world problems. Develop your skills and knowledge in a dynamic and energetic environment.

About Heriot-Watt University

At Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.


Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.