Creative Quadrant Assistant Technician

University of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Exeter is seeking a Creative Quadrant Assistant Technician to support the operation of creative spaces. This full-time graduate role offers extensive benefits, including a generous pension and professional development opportunities. Candidates should have a degree in a STEM subject and be ready to engage with students in innovative projects. Applications close on 1 December 2025.

Benefits

Generous pension

Holiday allowance of 39 days

Mentoring and career consultancy

Qualifications

• Graduate role requiring a degree in technology or engineering.
• Knowledge of creative solutions for entrepreneurship problems.
• Ability to perform basic safe equipment use after training.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily operation of the Creative Quadrant and SkyDeck.
• Work with academic staff to explore creative ways to utilize the space.

Skills

Creativity

Basic IT user

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Job Summary

The Faculty of Engineering, Science and Environment are recruiting a graduate as a Creative Quadrant Assistant Technician. The Creative Quadrant (CQ) Makerspace and SkyDeck are equipped for the teaching of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education courses in innovation (design thinking, prototyping, making, tech hacks, Lego Serious Play, and design sprints), as well as staff workshops. The Business School’s CQ forms a vital component of the students’ ‘learning landscape’. It is used for scheduled teaching and as a ‘drop‑in’ resource for students to create and make. The CQ contains tools, equipment, and space for low‑fi design, prototyping and making. Teaching sessions are structured around utilizing the flexible space and the equipment and tools to allow for creative activities. You will help organise the daily operation of the CQ and SkyDeck working with academic staff to explore new and creative ways in which the spaces may be used to make the most of this asset. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and offers full‑time hours (36.5 per week) from January to December 2026. You will work from the Streatham Campus in Exeter. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.

About You

You should be a graduate who has a degree in a STEM subject, such as but not limited to Technology or Engineering. You should have knowledge of or interest in creative solutions to entrepreneurship problems, the ability to perform basic safe use of equipment after appropriate training, communicate effectively, especially verbally, follow instruction but also use your own initiative where necessary, and maintain accurate records. You should be a basic IT user with familiarity with Office 365, have the ability to prioritise tasks independently, have an understanding of the importance of adhering to health and safety and procedures and SOPs, and have the ability to carry out appropriate technical procedures after training and to use your own initiative. You should be able to work independently as well as within a team for intermittent periods, have good attention to detail, be extremely well organised, have a proactive attitude to personal and professional development, and have willingness to undertake training. You should be practical and creative, be adaptable to circumstances, have skills in problem solving and critical thinking, have the ability to follow complex instructions and be able to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines. You should also have experience of record keeping and of being in a technical environment.

The Benefits to You

You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card and Salary Exchange Schemes. The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date

1 December 2025

Interviews

10 December 2025

For further information

Email [e-mail]

GBP Scheme Requirements

• To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK‑based university.
• You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
• The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
• At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre‑Settlement or EU‑Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
• All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.

How to apply

Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: http://ex.ac.uk/dWp), following instructions on the form and returning it to the Internships Team at [e-mail] as an email attachment by the closing date: 01/12/2025. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.