Technician in Sport & Exercise Science (0.7 FTE)

0.7FTE, 25.9 hours per week

Based at our Oxstalls Campus, Gloucester

About the school 

We are seeking to appoint a Technician in Sport and Exercise Science to support our sport-based courses and associated teaching, research and outreach activities. The successful candidate will join a team of technicians supporting the School of Education, Health and Sciences.

This is an exciting opportunity for an appropriately qualified, motivated and practically minded individual to contribute to the delivery of a wide range of sport-related programmes. The School's facilities include a range of specialist laboratories and practical teaching spaces housing sophisticated equipment that supports teaching and research in Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Therapy, Strength and Conditioning, Sport Performance Analysis, Physical Education and Sport Coaching.

If you enjoy working within a multi-disciplinary, diverse and passionate community of staff and students, and supporting innovative teaching and technology-enhanced learning within sport and exercise, then this could be the role for you.

About the role

The role is central to our delivery andapart from efficient technical support the post holder will be expected to undertake practical demonstrations, delivery, support research and student recruitment activities, and also be involved with sport science consultancy services. 

The role will involve laboratory preparation, equipment set-up and maintenance, technical support during practical sessions, assistance with data collection activities, and ensuring facilities and resources are maintained in a safe, organised and operational condition.

The post holder will work as part of the technician team, supporting the delivery of teaching, research and outreach activities through the maintenance and operation of specialist facilities, equipment and technologies, while contributing to health and safety, space management, staff and student training, and the ongoing development of technical services.

How to apply

To apply please click on APPLY at the top of this page, you will be asked to complete our application form, alternatively, you can submit a CV and Support Statement showcasing how you meet the essential criteria, CVs alone will not be considered. Please see applicant guidance for help and advice on how to complete the application process

Contact details

For an informal discussion please contact: Athanassios Bissas, Professor of Sport and Exercise Technologies, abissas@glos.ac.uk.

Key dates

Closing date: Sunday 28^th June 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert. 

For more information about out benefits and working for the University please click here 

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.

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