Physical Infrastructure Specialist

We are looking to appoint a positive, self-motivated and well-organised team player to join the ISS department.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work for Lancaster University, ranked in the UK Top 10 and one of the top universities in the world. The University is based just outside the beautiful city of Lancaster ideally located near to the Lake District.

You will work closely with the Infrastructure Management team to help develop and maintain the physical environment. Help support IT developments and integration with the wider university. The role will encompass examining new technologies and options to develop the offerings further.

You will be helping to ensure physical installations are within specification and liaising with partners from across the site and outside to ensure all relevant standards are adhered to. Furthermore develop the technical capabilities of the university working closely with colleagues from ISS, wider university and external sources.

 Examples of work areas may include witness testing of CAT 6 and Fibre optic installations, liaising with facilities teams for refurbishments and new build projects. Provide support and advice for development and maintenance for campus wide alarm and monitoring systems inclusive of access control systems, radio systems maintenance and programming. Providing short notice on site advice and support to university staff and suppliers.

 Knowledge of current safety standards including electrical, optical and radio frequency as well as installation of Fibre and Cat 6 standards is required when evaluating tenders and requests for changes.

 The role is based at the main Lancaster Campus.

 You will be creative, forward thinking and help shape the university for the challenges ahead.

 You will need excellent organisational and communication skills, a courteous and professional manner together with an enthusiasm for working in a project and program environment.

You will have an opportunity to complete an appropriate apprenticeship.

 This is an indefinite, full-time role and we welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

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Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, all advertised roles are UK based.

The University provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, whilst promoting the importance of wellbeing for all our colleagues. We have a range of support networks available for our employees, and more information on these can be found on the ‘Working at Lancaster’ information page.

We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.

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