Technical Officer - Arts & Humanities Resource Centre

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based higher education institution is seeking a Technical Officer to join its Arts & Humanities Resource Centre. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of the Resource Centre and providing support for teaching and research. Ideal candidates will have expertise in art and design, with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in technical environments. The University offers a collaborative workplace and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Access to Vivup for discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive ongoing training

Buddy system

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• Expertise in art and design materials, processes, and techniques.
• Ability to provide technical advice and practical instruction.
• Experience that supports students and academics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the Resource Centre.
• Contribute to teaching, research, outreach, and enterprise activities.
• Deliver high-quality service to students and staff.

Skills

Interest in technical environments

Strong communication skills

Flexible approach

Job description

About us:

Our team comprises approximately 200 technicians across the University. We provide specialist support to undergraduate and postgraduate students and the student experience is at the heart of what we do.

About the Role:

We're looking for a Technical Officer to join our Arts & Humanities Resource Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a creative, hands‑on environment and wants to make a real impact on learning and research.

As part of our diverse technical team, you'll help ensure the smooth running of the Resource Centre and contribute to teaching, research, outreach, and enterprise activities.

About You:

You'll bring specialist knowledge of art and design materials, processes, and techniques, and use this expertise to support students and academics. Your role will include providing technical advice, training, and practical instruction in your areas of specialism.

We're looking for someone with:

• A genuine interest in technical environments
• Strong communication skills and a flexible approach
• A commitment to delivering high‑quality service

How to apply:

Please include a Covering letter and CV, highlighting skills and experience you will bring to the role.

Incentives:

• In addition to joining a great team in a varied role, we offer 25 days annual leave (Pro‑Rata for Part‑Time Roles), plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shutdown.
• Staff have access to Vivup, which offers support to staff and many discounts on the high street.
• Travel to work using loans and discounts or the cycle to work scheme are available.
• Personal Protective Clothing is provided
• Buddy system.
• Comprehensive ongoing training.
• Staff benefits

Further information:

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

For informal queries about the position, please get in touch with Willow Dill‑Russell – [e-mail]