ITSS Consulting provides bespoke training courses and development opportunities for the technical community in higher education and research.
We specialising in solutions to future-proof technical skills, roles and careers.
Our experts help you navigate the changing higher education landscape, to develop, grow and empower skilled technical teams.
What we do
Learning and Development
We build, empower and grow high-performing technical or multi-disciplinary teams through development programmes designed for technical skills and roles.
Organisational Change
We help you deliver positive, sustainable organisational change and manage team restructures effectively.
Diversity, People and Wellbeing
Our specialist technical workforce mapping and analysis will help you to build diverse, skilled teams. We can help you implement practical wellbeing strategies to retain talent.
Technical Working Environments
We translate wider organisational strategy into practical solutions to improve research and teaching environments for technical professionals.
Working with you
We’re not like other consultants. We are rooted in the technical community, with decades of experience in academia and research.
We are part of the UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy’s Learning and Development Academy, offering a bespoke solution to technical training needs.
Our in-depth technical workforce and sector knowledge is informed by our own strategic research and insights.
We work with the technical community and professionals in the higher education and research sector to provide tangible and cost-effective practical solutions.
Here are some examples.
Prioritising project delivery in a technical working environment
Your challenge: You’re involved in a multi-disciplinary project to refit a large-scale, prominent research and teaching laboratory within your organisation. Significant external funding has been secured for this project and there are many contributing factors to...
Senior Technical Manager leverages team strengths
Your challenge: Your role is becoming more strategic. You have been invited to join a university-wide working group which is leading a significant, long-term change project to improve sustainability, research culture, equality, diversity and wellbeing, for example....
Head of Department empowers technical teaching teams
Your challenge: You are responsible for several technical staff who will be teaching in a brand-new environment; a research laboratory or creative studio, for example. Whilst many already have teaching experience, this is a new way of working. You want to support your...
Helping HR train and retain technical teams
Your challenge: Several technical professionals are taking on more responsibilities and have asked about learning and development opportunities. Your organisation is planning to host T Level Industry Placements, yet a lot of the technicians have never had the...
“As a technician, working with external organisations to deliver training was relatively new. The organisers listened to our requirements to build a programme that suited our needs, giving attendees the opportunity to input into the learning objectives. We received a fantastic programme relevant to the attendees and their roles.”
“Thanks for your invaluable support in realising our Continuous Professional Development Training, ‘Excellence in Technicianship.’
The insights into personal development and work-life balance were immensely beneficial.. sessions were engaging and provided practical knowledge that our technicians can apply in their professional and personal lives.”
What is ITSS Consulting?
ITSS Consulting is a not-for-profit professional development partner for the higher education and research sector and the technical community. We help develop, grow and empower technical teams to support world-class education, research and innovation.
Who is ITSS Consulting for?
We work with anyone in the higher education and research sector who needs professional development support surrounding technical skills, roles and careers. This could be Strategic Technical Leads, Head of Department, Head of Faculty, Senior Technical Leaders, Technical Managers, HR and Organisational Development Professionals, Research Technicians.
I’m not sure if ITSS Consulting can help, can I speak to someone?
Yes. We are happy to chat with anyone who thinks they could benefit from our services. Whatever the size of your technical learning and development challenge, get in touch with us via this enquiry form https://forms.office.com/e/K22sJLdvnX
Why does ITSS Consulting charge for services?
We are a not-for-profit professional development partner which operates as a separate arm of the UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy (ITSS). Research England funds some ITSS programmes (such as the Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership), however services offered through ITSS Consulting do not fall within this remit. We are from the sector and work in collaboration with universities and research institutes to find workable solutions that deliver return on investment.
How can ITSS Consulting demonstrate value for money?
We’re from the sector and rooted in the technical community, with decades of expertise in this field. We understand the challenges organisations are facing in a complex and changing landscape. We have access to the most up to date insights and have a strategic oversight of the technical profession in higher education and research. Thanks to our specialist expertise we offer ideas and practical solutions that benefit the technical community and help future-proof the workforce. We don’t provide off the shelf solutions. We listen to understand what you really need to ensure the impact of our work generates positive outcomes far beyond our programmes or workshops.
Do you work with universities and research institutes outside of the UK?
We do work with international organisations, depending on the nature of the request. Complete our enquiries form to get in touch with us. Click here