Assistant Technical Officer (Sport & Physiology)

Our 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.  The 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 a Sport Science & Physiology background to work in our Sport & Physiology Team, supporting students and staff across the Faculty of Science & Engineering. Manchester Metropolitan University has invested in a state-of-the-art building, located at 99 Oxford Rd. This role will support the development of the Manchester Metropolitan Institute of Sport at Oxford Rd and the new Dalton building, where a number of new labs will be opening in 2024. The Role:  The role holder will have a pivotal role, predominantly supporting Sport Science & Physiology disciplines ensuring that specialist spaces are safe, equipment maintained to a high standard, effective booking routines and procedures are adhered, ensuring delivery of high-quality teaching, research and widening participation outputs.  About You:  You will have experience with operating in a busy laboratory environment, proficient with a range of techniques related to sport science and physiology. This will be a busy role, in a fast-paced environment, and the post holder will be expected to deliver high standards of customer service, be adaptable, quickly assimilate information, fix equipment, control stock, manage booking routines and establish networks with technical services colleagues, academic staff, and most important, support our students. Support will be provided for the faculties wider operations as required. This could involve work in other laboratories and teaching spaces, including large-scale projects that have specific deadlines.  You will have a flexible approach to work and an ability to work on your own initiative. Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality service will also play an important role in being successful in this post.  In addition to joining a great team in a varied role, we offer 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shutdown.  For informal queries about the position, please get in touch with Garry Pheasey on g.m.pheasey@mmu.ac.uk. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting skills and experience you will bring to the role. If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.  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 in particular from people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.