The SSERC Leadership in Technical Support programme is a professional learning (PL) programme completed over a full academic year. The programme provides leadership opportunities to support career progression and the development of leadership skills that can be used within the centre. Over the course of the programme, participants will receive input across several areas including leadership theory and practice, equality, diversity and inclusion and health, safety and wellbeing. Participants will also complete an extended project on an area of interest relevant to them and their centre and present their findings at a showcase event at the end of the programme.
The Leadership in Technical Support programme is open to all technicians in Scotland, but would be of particular benefit for those aspiring to a leadership role or those who wish to refresh their leadership skills.

Course Dates:
 
25 August 2026 (online)
 
8 & 22 September 2026 (online)
 
5-6 November 2026 (2-day residential at SSERC)
 
17 November 2026 (online)
 
1 December 2026 (online)
 
26 January 2027 (online)
 
25 February 2027 (at SSERC)
 
15 June 2027 (at SSERC) Final presentations.
 
Closing Date for applications:
 
12th June 2026

Course Leader

alastair.macgregor@sserc.scot

Accommodation

Overnight accommodation between day 1 and 2 can be provided on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis at a local hotel. Please refer to the cost tab for the residential course fees.

Cost

£330

The aims of this course are :

1, Develop a strategic and forward-thinking approach to facilitate, initiate and lead change for the technical support team within an educational organisation
2, Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures that can enhance the effectiveness of the technical service.
3, Extend the use of critical enquiry and reflection skills to evaluate and strengthen the impact of practices on self and others.
4, Enhance interpersonal and personal skills, confidence and resilience to strategically lead change.
5, Develop skills that support and empower colleagues for the benefit of all involved.
6, Develop support networks for own personal and professional development.
7, Share and exchange information about current trends and changes affecting the technical support service