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Facilities Technical Support Officer

4 weeks ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom University of Sunderland Full time


Facilities Technical Support Officer

National Glass Centre - General (NGC)

Location:  Sunderland Campus Salary:  £29,968 to £34,890 Hours per Week:  37 Closing Date:  Sunday 09 June 2024 Reference:  0213-24

Please note: this vacancy is only available to current employees of the University

Further details:

About the University of Sunderland 

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

National Glass Centre presents an artistic programme featuring temporary and permanent exhibitions, a collection of international Studio Glass and learning and engagement events and activities. The building also houses Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art (NGCA) and the University of Sunderland's Glass & Ceramics department. We promote the highest standard of visual art, and we engage wide ranging audience groups in creative activity including glass blowing demonstrations and experiences, courses for adults, school visits and family workshops.

About the role

We are looking for a Facilities Technical Support Officer to join the team for a 6-month fixed term contract/secondment. This role will ensure provision of a high quality, safe, healthy and well-maintained environment for all NGC building users. This includes responsibility for delivering a range of technical, operational and maintenance duties in a timely and efficient manner and working with colleagues across Facilities to ensure compliance with all associated regulations. The successful candidate will be pro-active, process driven and always striving for continuous improvement.

You will be joining an exciting, challenging and rewarding place to work and the role will report to the Director of National Glass Centre.

What we can offer you 

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.  Enrolment into our workplace pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.  Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.  Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. For those with young children, our on-site nursery offers exceptional care and education for children from birth to school age, operating throughout the year. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. 

Equality, diversity & inclusion 

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th June 2024 (23.59 GMT).

Interviews/assessments are likely to take place on Wednesday 26th June 2024

For more information, please contact Rachel Smith, Director, Rachel.Smith@sunderland.ac.uk


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