Senior Technician

Campus based. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

The successful candidate will lead on the provision of technical support, services and advice to facilitate the effective delivery of programmes in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, in subject areas including Media and Communications, Music Production and Sound Design. This will include ensuring that provision is aligned with curriculum developments and the provision of technical assistance to staff and students.

You will have experience of working in a busy environment and in responding flexibly to ensure operational needs and objectives are achieved. You’ll also have demonstrable experience of working alongside a variety of stakeholders in order to ensure excellence in service provision and the capability to deliver technical demonstrations and associated guidance. 

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Technician Commitment

Keele is one of more than 35 universities and research institutions from across the UK which have backed a pledge to support their technicians. The Technician Commitment is a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and supported by the Gatsby Foundation, which aims to help address key challenges facing technical staff working in research. Five target areas have been identified, and the commitment will ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians across all disciplines at Keele.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Sarah Lane s.j.lane@keele.ac.uk Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 10^th September 2025

Post reference: KU000004654

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