DigiLabs Technical Specialist

Loughborough University • Remote (Loughborough University, England, United Kingdom) • £35.12k - £45.41k / year • 1w ago

Full time, open ended

We’re currently looking for an experiencedTechnical Specialistto join our DigiLabs support team.

DigiLabs is a unique and innovative digital experience that ensures our graduates are future-fit for the world of work where digital skills, data analytics, virtual and augmented reality play a key part, and can reap the positivebenefits of artificial intelligence and machine learning to support future technologies.

We work closely with all our partners from across the University to support digital transformation and deliver outstanding levels of service that are recognised as the best in the country by our students in the National Student Survey.

We are at the forefront of supporting the digital campus, protecting and securing our IT systems and developing strategies to take us forward in a rapidly evolving world. We actively support professional development at all levels.

Job Purpose:

To lead the technical services related to DigiLabs to support the provision of outstanding technical specialisms, leading on the day to day running of the DigiLab spaces across the campus, development of novel teaching and knowledge transfer through:

leading the delivery of a high quality and professional technical provision, including line management of 2 apprentices.
collaboration with School teaching colleagues and professional services to lead on cross school delivery of teaching within DigiLabs.
ensuring that the DigiLab facilities comply with current health, safety and environmental legislation/standards and that equipment is maintained.
promoting a positive safety focussed culture amongst the staff and student body.

To be successful in the role, you will have the following:

Significant experience of managing a number of laboratories with a variety of equipment and purposes.
Experience in facilitating knowledge transfer and developing processes and standard operating procedures to support and promote the use of DigiLabs.
Experience of running Digital laboratories, workshops and other technical facilities and associated activities related to digital technology including Virtual Reality, AI Simulation & Modelling, Extended Reality learning, Robotics and 3D data and motion capture.
Experience of providing practical demonstration and instruction in the specialism
Level 4, or equivalent qualification, in a computer science, engineering, IT or other relevant subject.
Good oral communication skills and have analytical approach to problem solving Excellent knowledge of system software.
Please review the full job description for the complete list of requirements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and marginalised minority communities as we are actively seeking to make our team more diverse.

Join us and you can expect:

Generous annual leave allowance up to* 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days).
Competitive pension schemes.
A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme).
Employee Assistance Programme.
Season Ticket Loan Scheme.
On Campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles.
Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential. membership packages available.
Fantastic CPD opportunities and inclusive resources to support development.

For more details, please see the fulljob description and person specification.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Julie Turner, by emailj.m.turner@lboro.ac.uk.

Closing Date6th April 2025

Interview date:18th April 2025

£35,116 to £45,413 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

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