Technical Assistant

Join the University of East London – Shaping Futures for 125 Years

University of East London (UEL)  is a vibrant, diverse, and forward-thinking institution dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional education and career-focused opportunities. As a careers-first university, we have been proudly preparing students for the jobs of the future for 125 years.

UEL has always been at the forefront of innovation, and our ambitious Vision 2028 strategy underscores our commitment to reshaping education for the benefit of all. We empower students from all backgrounds with the skills and opportunities to excel in today’s dynamic world.

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our achievements. We are proud to be recognised as the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Additionally, UEL ranks:

• 2^nd in London and 4^th in England for Overall Positivity (National Student Survey 2025)
• Fastest-rising university in England for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025)

At UEL, we don’t just teach; we inspire, innovate, and empower. Join us as we continue to shape the future.

 About Us

Based at our Stratford campus in the newly formed Office of the Health Campus, our service supports the collaboration of UEL’s innovative research and teaching within the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience. The school have a successful and expanding portfolio of accredited taught programmes and exciting new postgraduate programmes on offer.  Our team ensures that students enrolled in these courses are Industry 5.0 employer-ready, by providing a service that is future focused, efficient and has sustainability principles at its core. 

About the Job

We are seeking to appoint a Technical Assistant to join the Hospital & Primary Care Training Hub (HPCTH) technical team within the Office of the Health campus to provide high quality support for our teaching in the School of Health, Sport & Bioscience.   As part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, you will be responsible for ensuring HPCTH teaching resources are set up and available in advance of teaching events, assisting with the requisitioning of items using the University Purchasing System and ensuring adequate stocks of instruments, equipment, and consumables by means of regular stocktaking and the production of inventories.

About You

You will have basic technical knowledge and/or experience in healthcare simulation-based learning in Higher Education or NHS settings, and a commitment towards a career in Technical Support.  You will have good basic IT skills, including the Microsoft Office 365 suite.

You will be customer-focused, with excellent communication skills and the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems. You will have good organisational skills which can be applied to the role, and the ability to follow procedures in an accurate and timely manner.            

You will be able to show a commitment to and understanding of equality and diversity issues within a diverse and multicultural environment, supporting our vision to foster an inclusive and equitable culture, ensuring every member of the UEL community feels empowered, respected, and enabled to shape their experience.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Building an Inclusive Future

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We are proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. 

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.