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Project and Data Co-ordinator

Department/School: National Technician Development Centre

Contract type: Permanent/ Hybrid/Flexible options considered. 

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity within the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC) for someone with a passion for handling data and establishing positive working relationships with stakeholders to use their skills to make an impact on the sustainability of the technical community within the HE sector. You will join the small but dynamic team at the NTDC.

You will join the National Technician Development Centre to ensure the smooth delivery of NTDC services, including the NTDC’s Technician Survey. The role will also include providing administrative and organisational support to HEaTED, the NTDC’s training arm.

The Project and Data Co-ordinator will create reports for organisations, contribute to the development of other research projects at the NTDC, and be responsible for maintaining and updating NTDC and HEaTED records and databases.

The successful candidate will have skills in data handling and experience of applying these skills within an organisational setting. These skills and expertise will support the development and delivery of NTDC activities to HEIs to enable them to achieve a sustainable future for technicians and technician services.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage the administration of surveys for NTDC customers and partners as required. 

• Interpret customer requirements and provide instruction on best use of the survey, guiding them in the creation of a communications and engagement strategy in preparation for the rollout of the survey, and maintaining updated completion rates and guidance throughout the duration of the survey being live.

• Collect and analyse participant feedback on survey projects and supporting the Operations manager where appropriate.

• Produce customer focused reports based on survey activity.

• Develop, deliver and manage new data capture related research projects, ensuring that the project's objectives and deliverables are met.

• Work with colleagues to maintain central office systems to ensure the smooth running of the Centre and the HEaTED administration of training courses, customer queries and booking processes.

• Take an active role in the development of evaluation and feedback systems to ensure that research projects are being carried out efficiently and effectively to the benefit of the sector.

• Work with the Marketing & Communications Officer lead to promote and market the Centre and its work, as required.

• Support other team members in the organisation of a wide range of meetings and events as required. This involves preparing materials and providing information on any associated costs and resource requirements.

• Take responsibility and coordinate agreed aspects of financial and operational procedures to support the effective running of a small team.

• Maintain all forms of documentation securely while complying with information and data use regulations.

• Engage with opportunities to promote the Centre and enhance its reputation, including attending events and conferences.

• As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.

• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade 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 the week of 19th January. This will consist of an interview with members of the team. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 15th January 2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Dr Sara Bacon s.bacon@sheffield.ac.uk.

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• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.

• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; Professional Services Shared Skills Framework

• A range of generous family-friendly policies

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  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment

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