Assistant Technical Officer

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.

The services we provide underpin a wide variety of academic programmes and we deliver this support via specialist laboratories, workshops, design studios and contemporary arts facilities.

Our technical staff provide a high level of expertise and technical knowledge, playing a key role in supporting students in their studies and project work.

We also provide support for research, consultancy, and knowledge exchange activities.

We are a forward-looking service, committed to a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.

About the Role:

This is an opportunity for an individual looking for a challenging and exciting role. We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Technical Officer with a Sport Science background to work in our Sport & Physiology Team, supporting students and staff across the Faculty of Science & Engineering. Manchester Metropolitan University has invested in a state-of-the-art building, located at 99 Oxford Rd. This role will support the development of the Manchester Metropolitan Institute of Sport at Oxford Rd and the new Dalton building. The role is fixed term for 1 year, and is Term Time Only (36 working weeks per year) covering maternity leave.

The role holder will have a pivotal role, predominantly supporting Sport Science disciplines ensuring:

• specialist spaces are safe,
• equipment is maintained to a high standard,
• effective booking routines and procedures are adhered to,
• delivery of high-quality teaching, research and widening participation outputs.

About You:

You will have experience with operating in a busy laboratory environment, proficient with a range of techniques related to sport science. This will be a busy role, in a fast-paced environment, and the post holder will be expected to deliver high standards of customer service, be adaptable, quickly assimilate information, fix equipment, control stock, manage booking routines and establish networks with technical services colleagues, academic staff, and most important, support our students.

Support will be provided for the faculties wider operations as required. This could involve work in other laboratories and teaching spaces, including large-scale projects that have specific deadlines.

You will have a flexible approach to work and an ability to work on your own initiative. Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality service will also play an important role in being successful in this post.

In addition to joining a great team in a varied role, this role is term-time only, including working a few weeks outside of semester time.

For informal queries about the position, please get in touch with Garry Pheasey on

To Apply:

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

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.

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.