Assistant Technical Officer

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37

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The Role

Working within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment (ECE), you will be responsible for managing the Engineering workshops within the Roehampton Vale Campus, including organising the co-ordination and supervision of technicians and overall operations, including support of student learning, teaching, research, and commercial activities principally within the Engineering workshops.

You will contribute to the strategic planning, resourcing, capital programs, risk management, quality assurance and marketing of ECE activities including procurement, order placement and monitoring.

The Person

You will need to be a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual, ready to contribute to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the faculty’s laboratories. You will contribute to the learning experience of students by providing guidance on the use of resources and promoting an excellent understanding of laboratory practices and relevant H&S issues.

You will be able to liaise with external organisations and suppliers and you possess strong interpersonal, written and communication skills with excellent organisational and analytical skills. You have good IT and planning skills and the ability to manage your own workload.

You will be qualified to Degree, HNC or equivalent/higher professional qualification in Aeronautical or Mechanical engineering or related subject or have experience of managing a team of Engineering technicians. A strong working background of technical and managerial skills is essential.

The Faculty

There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope. We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity.

Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist laboratories, a public outreach centre, a specialist virtual reality centre, a rocket lab, and flight simulators. For future scientists and engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning. For academic professionals, this all adds up to a truly vibrant, exciting environment in one of the largest and most diverse STEM faculties in the sector.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £43,187 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 24th October 2023.

For informal enquiries, please contact Sean Wogan, Technical Officer.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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