Job Description

The role
In this role, you will be primarily involved in the management of sport science and engineering laboratories, supporting the research taking place within the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC).

You will be embedded into the AWRC operational management team, work closely with a local technical team managing their day-to-day workloads, as well as working with the wider Sport and Exercise Science team, and central TORS service. Key areas of focus for this post include physiology, biomechanics, human body measurement, and sports engineering.

We understand that it is unlikely that you will carry a comprehensive knowledge in all of these areas, therefore we are looking for an individual who has the aptitude and enthusiasm to learn new techniques and be trained, as required, to support a diverse research portfolio.

With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will carry out training & demonstrations of equipment operation to relevant parties as required, producing training guides, and other relevant documentation to aid this. The coordination of health and safety management of the research centre will also be a prominent element of the role. Finally, having experience in bringing new equipment and processes into effect would be advantageous, e.g., scoping, procurement, commissioning (including due diligence of H&S considerations), training, etc.

You will be expected to work flexibly, be highly motivated and meticulous in your work, with a professional work ethic, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively across team boundaries sharing knowledge and skills to ensure customer-focussed results.

The Team
The Technical Operations, Resources and Services (TORS) Team provides unified technical support across Sheffield Hallam University.

The service supports face-to-face teaching and all practical activities to a high standard, supported by having a highly skilled technical services team.

The team supports academic delivery across both the City, Collegiate and Olympic Legacy Park (OLP) Campuses. This role will be based at the OLP, but there may be times your expertise is needed, or for training purposes, you are required at other sites.
Find out more about the work of the AWRC which includes members from the School of Sport and Physical Activity

If you are offered this post, you will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.
Find out more about the LGPS.


If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.

For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying.

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