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We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

Based in the schoolʼs Media Unit, the role coordinates the day to day running of the service, including provision of advice on equipment and specialist software; maintenance of specialist equipment and software updates for digital learning; updating the Unitʼs web resources/digital induction information; coordination of loans of equipment to students and staff and set up and support for the use of screens and AV equipment used in teaching.

You will support the Digital Learning Adviser to enhance learning and teaching through the provision of technology and support the use of new specialist technologies relating to discipline specific needs,  providing technical support to facilitate access to this. 

The role also provides technical support for student project work across the school, including Live Projects, Theory Forum, Studio open events and the end of year exhibition for both disciplines, making an important contribution to the student experience, including liaison with AV services where appropriate.  

The role requires a proactive approach and expertise to offer technical guidance across a wide portfolio of learning technologies and equipment. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are important, as is the ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff colleagues and colleagues across the faculty and central professional services. As such, team working and a flexible approach are important elements of the role.  

Main duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate  the day to day running of the Media Unit including, including equipment and software maintenance, budget recommendations for new gear, and the installation of new technology.
• Providing advice and support on equipment to staff and students  on the use of media equipment and specialized software packages, particularly within design disciplines.
• Operation of a 3D and environment scanning service for student projects
• Demonstrate the use of specialist lighting & photographic equipment to students and staff.  
• Maintain the Unitʼs web resources/digital induction information
• Coordination of loans of equipment to students and staff and set up and support for the use of screens and AV equipment used in teaching.
• Support the Digital Learning Adviser to enhance learning and teaching through the provision of technology and specialist software support
• Provision of in-person inductions for all new staff and students relating to media and software support 
• The role also provides technical support for student project work across the school, including Live Projects, Theory Forum, Studio open events and the end of year exhibition for both disciplines, making an important contribution to the student experience, including liaison with AV services where appropriate.
• Working with the Health and Safety Officer, ensure the Media unit equipment meets University Health and Safety Regulations.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place during late November/early December 2025. This will consist of an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage, during early November.

Please contact ala-ops@sheffield.ac.uk  if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Technical Career Route.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.