Technician Commitment Steering Group and 24 Month Action Plan
The Technician Commitment Steering Group
The Technician Commitment Steering Group has been convened to advance activities in respect of technicians development and recognition. The group has the following terms of reference:
- To initiate and direct actions that are appropriate to the University meeting its obligations under the Technicians Commitment
- To monitor, review and evaluate the impact of actions taken in relation to the Technician’s Commitment to ensure their effectiveness, identifying risks and putting into place plans to address
- To ensure that technicians at the University are easily identifiable across all departments regardless of discipline in order that an inclusive approach is taken to all technical staff
- To provide support and guidance to technicians in their pursuit to gain professional registration
- To enable career progression opportunities for technicians within the University
- To ensure the future sustainability of technical skills across the University and that technical expertise is fully utilised.
The steering group meets bi-monthly.
Steering group members
| Name | Area |
| James Howard (Chair) | Director of The Academy |
| Paul Gilbert | Technical Manager (HLS) |
| Kevin Cham | Technical Manager (HLS) |
|
Laura Lightfoot
|
Director of Operations (SE) |
|
Jan Brett
|
Technical Development and Planning Officer (HLS) |
| Fintan Dineen | Technical Services Manager (HSS) |
| Matt Davis | Organisational Developer |
| Steven Chappell | Instrument Technician (SE) |
| Tony Topping | Teaching & Research Technician (SE) |
|
Chris French
|
Institute Manager (HLS) |
|
Michael Bayliss
|
School Senior IT & AV Technician (HSS) |
| Sarah Northey | Technical Supervisor (HLS) |
Download the Terms of Reference and list of members
Action plan
The Technician Commitment aims to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technical staff across higher education and research. To find out more about what the University has done and is doing to address these themes, download our 24 Month Action Plan.