Technical Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the technical team within Keele University's School of Life Sciences. The School delivers teaching, research and public engagement activities across geography, geology and environmental sciences supported by a professional technical team.

As a Technical Coordinator, you will provide specialist support across teaching, research and outreach activities, with a focus on environmental monitoring, geophysical investigation, geospatial surveying and digital visualisation technologies.

You will support the operation, maintenance and development of specialist equipment and software, including environmental monitoring systems, survey technologies, remote sensing platforms, and imaging and virtualisation tools.

The role involves supporting laboratory, field and teaching activities, providing technical advice and training, maintaining equipment, and assisting with the collection and analysis of environmental and spatial data. You will also help ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, University policies and other regulatory requirements.

You will have a relevant qualification, or equivalent practical experience, together with strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills. Experience of environmental monitoring, geospatial or geophysical survey technologies, technical support, or digital visualisation systems would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will receive relevant specialist training and can undertake accredited courses while working alongside experienced technicians at Keele.

Agile working (blend of home and office based) is offered. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

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 15,000 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.

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena Swan charter, and values equity and diversity across our workforce. Applications are actively welcomed from women, men, and individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds.