Assistant Technical Officer – Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the technical team within Manchester Metropolitan University as an assistant technical officer.

This post offers the opportunity to be part of our vibrant technical community, developing its education and research services to meet the needs of a university of the future. Our diverse team of technicians ensure that the University functions efficiently and delivers the levels of student experience both our undergraduates and postgraduates deserve and expect of us. Working in specialist laboratories, workshops, studios and digital facilities, our technical professionals play a key role supporting, guiding, and advising across our university from sciences, art, engineering, design, and technology, through to sports, nursing and teacher training.

We are a forward-looking service, committed to a strong culture of continuous improvement and we are passionate about providing the best customer service to our staff and students.

The role 
You will be an active member of the technical services team, applying knowledge and skills in our Health & Education team. Focusing on supporting excellence in education and research provision. Working flexibly and collaboratively across professional services and the academy providing assistance to a variety of laboratories and other specialist spaces.

The team manage a suite of sector leading clinical and simulation specialist spaces and studios. The ideal candidate will offer positive and proactive support to Occupational Therapy, Clinical Simulation and Physiotherapy teaching and research.

The successful candidate will have sound knowledge and experience of demonstrating and teaching Occupational Therapy and Clinical Simulation techniques. The role holder will have a sound knowledge of patient treatment plans, patient mobility techniques and experience of supporting clinical simulation scenarios.

They will have a proven track record of accomplishment in a similar environment. Additionally, they will have a positive and flexible approach to work, be reliable and punctual as well as motivated and willing to undertake all required training and allocated tasks. They will have the ability to work alongside others and be capable of working in a team, whilst striving to deliver excellent customer service. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key as well as being able to demonstrate ownership of personal workload.

About you:

• You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team and capable of delivering induction sessions to laboratory and workshop users.
• You will have a flexible approach to work and an ability to work on your own initiative.
• You will be expected to learn how to safely operate and demonstrate a wide variety of laboratory or workshop equipment.
• You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to service excellence.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference, being flexible and committed to providing a high level of customer service, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply
Please upload a covering letter and your CV, detailing how you meet the essential criteria specified in the Job Description (available on the university’s website, accessed by the ‘Apply’ button).

If you would like more information about this post please contact, Antony Tibbets, Technical Manager (Health & Education) a.tibbetts@mmu.ac.uk.