Technical Demonstrator and IT Technician

Salary: Grade 8 - £33,966 to £37,099 per annum. (The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience)

Harper Adams University is seeking an exceptional hybrid Technical Demonstrator and IT Technician to provide both coordination, support and delivery of applied teaching and learning on new undergraduate and short courses in robotics, mechatronics, data science, as well as providing first and second line IT technical support to both staff, students and visitors. The courses will be hosted at Harper Adams University's new hub situated in the heart of Telford, Shropshire. Short courses begin in September 2024, and the undergraduate courses commence in September 2025 at The Quad building.

Supporting the development and delivery of innovative educational programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as short courses and quality IT Technical Support, working with teams in Engineering and Information Services. This is a demanding role will also involve an active contribution to the development of relationships with graduate employers, commercial and academic partners. The University has a positive policy on staff development and the appointee will be encouraged to gain additional experience and/or qualifications relevant to the post.

The successful candidate should be: 

• Qualified to at least honours degree level in an engineering or a relevant subject area.
• Experience of working with robotics, automation or mechatronics systems in an industry environment.
• Experience of providing IT/AV technical support to a varied range of users.

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Henry Blackman via email at hblackman@harper-adams.ac.uk  

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk 

Application Procedure:

Please click on the above ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our website Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk to be completed no later than midnight on 22 September 2024.

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk      

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

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