Workshop Manager Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Workshop Manager – National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS)

Based at University of Leeds |  Full-time | Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Considered

Do you thrive in technical environments like physics labs, maker spaces, or field research facilities?

Are you experienced in managing workshop resources, maintaining safety standards, and supporting cutting-edge scientific equipment for real-world deployment? Would you like to apply your expertise in a collaborative, supportive, and world-renowned research environment?

If so, we invite you to join us at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) as our next Workshop Manager—a key role based at the University of Leeds.

About the Role

As Workshop Manager, you’ll lead the operations of our NCAS Atmospheric Workshop—an exciting and dynamic maker space supporting internal and external research teams in designing, building, and deploying advanced atmospheric instruments for field campaigns worldwide.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the workshop
• Coordinating equipment preparation for field deployment
• Managing space organisation and safety protocols
• Supporting technical development of innovative research instruments
• Collaborating with academic and technical teams across NCAS and partner institutions

We’re looking for someone who is friendly, adaptable, and technically skilled—with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team. You’ll need to be present at the workshop or NCAS offices in Leeds most of the time, and there may be opportunities for fieldwork—whether it’s at a nearby test site or an expedition as far as Antarctica.

About NCAS

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science is a leading UK research organisation focused on air pollution, climate and global change, weather science, and digital atmosphere technologies. NCAS provides critical national services and facilities, including:

• The FAAM Airborne Laboratory, a specialist research aircraft
• The Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility, with advanced ground-based systems
• National capabilities for modelling, computing, and atmospheric data analysis

We are a distributed centre, with over 250 staff embedded in universities and research institutions across the UK, and are funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing a technical environment such as a physics lab or maker space
• Proven ability to coordinate workshop operations and maintain a safe, productive space
• Strong organisational skills and initiative
• Experience with instrumentation, prototyping, or field deployment support is desirable
• A collaborative and diplomatic approach to team and stakeholder engagement

Visa Information

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. First-time applicants may need to meet salary threshold exemptions.
More information at GOV.UK

What We Offer

Joining the University of Leeds through NCAS means becoming part of a supportive and vibrant community. You’ll benefit from:

• 42 days annual leave (26 days holiday + approx. 16 University closure days)
• Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution + life assurance
• Discounted membership at The Edge, our campus gym with pool, sauna, climbing wall & more
• Learning and development opportunities through our professional training programmes
• On-site childcare, travel schemes, and retail discounts available

How to Apply & Contact

For any informal enquiries or to learn more about the role, please contact:
Gemma Cornish, Operations & Projects Support Manager
Email: gemma.cornish@ncas.ac.uk

Please note: Due to summer scheduling, interviews will take place the week of 19th August 2025. Invitations to interview will be sent out in mid-July.

Step into a role where your technical skills will support groundbreaking science and global impact. Apply today and help shape the future of atmospheric research.