Are you passionate about inspiring students to explore and innovate with cutting-edge technology? Do you thrive on pushing design limits and embracing new tech trends? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic Specialist Technician (Teaching) to join our Engineering Faculty. As part of our Faculty Teaching and Development team, you will play a key role in supporting project-based learning by helping Undergraduate students develop their technical skills and encouraging innovative teaching practices.
In this role, you will manage the daily operations of our rapid prototyping lab, the Hackspace, providing front-line support to facilitate creative practice and offering specialist technical assistance. You will collaborate with academics to enhance the student experience, oversee lab resources and budgets, and contribute to the development of learning content. Additionally, you’ll engage with both students and faculty, playing a central role in departmental activities while staying at the forefront of advancements in makerspace technology.
What will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise the day-to-day activities in the Hackspace, supporting both digital and physical manufacturing processes.
* Oversee health and safety protocols, maintain equipment, and support the lab’s operational development.
* Service and run equipment, while coordinating new opportunities and hosting events.
* Provide facilities that support project work and extracurricular activities.
* Exercise initiative and pragmatism to bring ambitious student projects to life.
* Deliver specialist support to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
You should apply if
About You:
* Self-motivated and innovative, with experience managing a practical space and working with a team of specialists.
* Eager to help develop the next generation of engineers.
* Experienced in financial planning and budget monitoring.
* Technically proficient in an engineering or scientific discipline, with demonstrated expertise.
* Skilled in driving continuous improvement in both self and others.
Why Join Us?
We are proud to be one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK, currently ranked 54th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. As the second-largest employer in Bristol, we offer competitive pay and rewards, an attractive pension scheme, generous leave entitlements, and a range of development opportunities. Additionally, we prioritise the wellbeing of our staff through various initiatives designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
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