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Form of work
SalaryOur team comprises approximately 200 technicians across the University. We provide specialist support to undergraduate and postgraduate students and the student experience is at the heart of what we do.
The services we provide underpin a wide variety of academic programmes and we deliver this support via specialist laboratories, workshops, design studios and contemporary arts facilities.
Our technical staff provide a high level of expertise and technical knowledge, playing a key role in supporting students in their studies and project work.
We also provide support for research, consultancy and knowledge exchange activities.
We are a forward-looking service, committed to a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.
Role
This is an opportunity for an individual looking for a challenging and exciting role. We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Technical Officer, with knowledge of a range of Audio Visual equipment, within our Arts & Humanities Resource Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University.
You will join a diverse team of technical staff, supporting the effective running of the service, supporting learning, teaching, research, outreach and enterprise activities.
About You:
Working in the Resource Centre team as a member of Technical Services the role holder will undertake counter services, the safe use of equipment and operate systems alongside general housekeeping. You should have an interest in working in a technical environment.
Other duties will include:
- Supporting a counter service in the Resource Centre.
- Issuing resources using current operating systems.
- Advising and demonstrating to users
- Stock management and procurement.
Having a flexible approach to work, strong communication skills and a commitment to quality service are essential to this role.
Participation in internal technical events to widen your skills and knowledge are encouraged.
How to apply:
Please include a CV and a covering letter, highlighting skills and experience that align to the person specification and what you would bring to the role.
For informal queries about the position, please get in touch with Willow Dill-Russell – W.dill-russell@mmu.ac.uk
Incentives
- In addition to joining a great team in a varied role, we offer 25 days annual leave (Pro-Rata for Part-Time Roles), plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shutdown.
- Excellent pension scheme
- Staff have access to Lifeworks, which offers support to staff and many discounts on the high street.
- Travel to work using loans and discounts or the cycle to work scheme are available.
- Personal Protective Clothing is provided
- Buddy system.
- Comprehensive ongoing training.
Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
