Job Description

Salary

UH5 28,778 pa with potential to progress to 32,080 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Job category/type

Professional/Technical

Job reference

REQ000224

Post Title:

Senior Technical Officer (ENSD Research)

SBU/Department:

School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science

FTE:

1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week) although job share and 0.8fte (29.6 hours per week) would be considered.

Duration of Contract:

Permanent

Annual Leave:

25 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location:

College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

The School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science (SPECS) is seeking to appoint a Senior Technical Officer into an exciting technical role. SPECS is in a thrilling period of expansion with a new 100M Building "SPECTRA" and a multimillion pound research grant. We offer a wide range of degrees including Physics, Robotics & AI, Computer Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering and in terms of size for those disciplines, we are the Number 1 HEI in the UK. Whilst the role will primarily be supporting Energy and Sustainable Design research, you will also have the opportunity to support other areas of the School. This dynamic position will cover a multi discipline research laboratory with the potential to utilise your talent to make it your own.

Main duties and responsibilities

This role entails the preparation of materials and equipment for research but may include, commercial and short course classes as required in one or more areas of the School. On a day to day basis you will be involved in ordering of materials for research, assisting with general management and housekeeping of labs, demonstration of specialist skills to researchers, students and academics and assisting, where possible, with consultancy work and research within the school.

Skills and experience required

You will need proven experience working in a laboratory/workshop environment with testing equipment. Experience in the use of specialist software and the ability to learn new systems as well as experience of dealing with Health and Safety documentation and processes are essential for this role.

You will have a high standard of accuracy, neatness and safe practice including good time management and up to date knowledge of current legislation and health and safety regulations relevant to this area. Attention to detail with the ability to follow detailed instructions comprehensively as well as good communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with researchers, staff and students are essential for this role.

Qualifications required

You will be educated with a minimum of A-levels, or equivalent, or substantial proven experience. A recognised qualification in an appropriate subject at degree or HNC/HND level or equivalent is desirable.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants- please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:

Aaqib Ayub, Technical Team Leader for Research. a.ayub5@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date

: 03 November 2025

Interview Date:

TBC

Reference Number:

REQ000224

Date advert placed:

20 October 2025

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts