Technicians at Sheffield

Building a culture where technical skills and careers are recognised, respected, aspired to, supported, and developed.

Technical Managers Sam Whitehouse and Melanie Hannah talk to Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts about the vital contributions technicians make to the University.

Championing technicians

Technical talent and expertise are critical to research, innovation, education – and to the delivery and development of services across our University.

How we're championing technicians

Tackling key challenges

A portrait of Heather Walker, technician, in the foreground and wearing a lab coat, with a Biosciences lab in the background.

Technician Commitment

Through our pledge to the national Technician Commitment, we’re working to enhance the visibility, recognition, sustainability and career development of technical colleagues.

The Sheffield Technician Commitment Action Plan 2024 – 2027

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We have over 700 technicians in a huge variety of roles across all areas of our University

Technical careers

If you’re thinking of joining the University as a technician, our technical career route will help you plan and progress your career – from Assistant Technician to Senior Technical Specialist or Senior Technical Manager.

The Sheffield technical career route

Community and culture

Mark Ariaans, Co-Chair of TechNet, standing in front of a University building
Mark Ariaans, Co-Chair of TechNet

Technical staff network

Our technical staff network actively advocates for technicians. Through events and networking, technicians and other colleagues are creating connections and sharing best practice.

About our technical staff network

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Our research culture

A thriving research culture recognises everyone for their contributions, including our technicians. We’re working hard to foster a community of inclusion, support and collaboration.

About our research culture

Technicians Staff hub (staff login required)