Technician Demonstrator - Geography & Bioscience

University of Gloucestershire; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Gloucestershire is seeking a part-time 0.8FTE technician to provide high-quality technical support for teaching and research within Geography and Environmental Sciences at Francis Close Hall campus.

You will maintain laboratory facilities and field equipment, assist undergraduates and postgraduates with demonstrations, and help ensure safe and efficient operation of our facilities while collaborating with staff and students in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous technical experience with field equipment and analytical laboratory equipment used in Geography and Environmental Sciences.
• Ability to maintain laboratory facilities and ensure equipment safety and reliability.
• Experience supporting teaching and research in an academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory facilities and field equipment, ensuring safety and availability.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate students with demonstrations, operation, and troubleshooting of field equipment and instrumentation.
• Handle ordering, storage, preparation and safe disposal of materials.
• Promote safe working practices and documentation across facilities.
• Collaborate with technicians, academic staff, and students as required.

Job description

Summary

Location:

Location: FRANCIS CLOSE HALL CAMPUS

Job Type:

Job Type: Support

Closing Date:

Closing Date: 11/20/2026

Date Posted:

Date Posted: 10/29/2026

Reference:

Reference: S2304

Description

0.8FTE, 29.6 hours per week

Candidates will be expected towork on campus, demonstrating or engaged with students, at least 4 days perweek.

About the school

The School of Arts, Culture and Environment(SoACE) traces its distinguished history back to 1852 when the CheltenhamSchool of Art was established. Today, as one of the three constituent Schoolsin the University of Gloucestershire, SoACE currently has over 2200 studentsand offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well asPhD's.

Subjects offered by the School of CreativeArts include, Humanities, Journalism, Film & TV, Art & Design,Performing Arts, Photography, and Architecture, Construction & Environment,and Geography and Environmental Science

About the role

This post will substantively contribute to technical support for teaching on and research allied with our Geography and EnvironmentalSciences provision. It will contribute to the day-to-day provision ofhigh-quality technical services, includingprovision of specialist support and advice for students and academic staff.

What will you be doing?

• Maintaininglaboratory facilities and field equipment to ensure equipment is safe, reliableand available for use.
• Supportingundergraduate and postgraduate students through the demonstration, operation,maintenance and troubleshooting of field equipment and specialist analyticalinstrumentation.
• Take onresponsibility for the ordering, storage, preparation and safe disposal ofmaterials.
• Ensuringthe safe and effective operation of our Geography and Environmental Sciencefacilities through the development of safe working practices and documentation.
• Workingcollaboratively with technicians, academic staff, students and other laboratoryusers as and when required.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for someonewith previous technical experience and knowledge in the use of field equipmentand analytical laboratory equipment commonly used in Geography andEnvironmental Sciences.

This role would suit someone who isenthusiastic in providing a high-quality student experience, enjoys technicalchallenges, is confident with complex scientific equipment and enjoyssupporting teaching and research in a collaborative academic environment.

Interview: 16 th December 2026 - interviews will be held in person at Francis Close Hall campus,Cheltenham.

Please note that this role does not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route.

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The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currentlyunder-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a DisabilityConfident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that the University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serve or have served inthe Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are notdisadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair and equitabletreatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value thetransferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part ofthis commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria within the job specification.

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