Job Description

Salary

25,319 - 27,974 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

30 Days Annual Leave (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period

17.1% Employer Pension Contribution into Local Government Pension Scheme

Date posted

25/06/2025

Job reference

RR00000534

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About the role

As a Senior Technician you will assist the delivery of learning (and preparation for learning) through undertaking a variety of activities in a specific learning environment, such as a Workshop or a Laboratory. You will be required to lead a team of staff providing a comprehensive range of technical and related functions responsive to the needs of the college.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure learning environments are safe and secure, with equipment that is ready and available for the delivery of learning as required for a specific learning programme Assist in the design and delivery of learning programmes Support members of the delivery team through overseeing the work of students Perform general technical duties such as - but not limited to - the assembly of, setting out, checking for operation and dismantling of equipment, tools and materials, as well as storage of substances and equipment which may be of a high risk of harm or injury to students and staff. Managing, monitoring and supervising a team of Technicians and related Support Staff. (This may include supervision of a multi-disciplinary team); Advising on the suitability of machinery and equipment prior to purchase; Undertaking Technician duties in specific areas in accordance with skills, and curriculum demands in all College Centres; Providing lecturers with technical support in the students' learning environment; Advising developments in the Programme Area; Being involved with staff on matters of a practical nature for example, teaching, training and demonstrating the use of equipment and processes to staff; in liaison with the appropriate Manager, assisting with the supervision and training of appropriate technical and related support staff

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Richard Ward, Curriculum Manager - Richard.Ward@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between 25,319 - 27,974 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1% Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer + Employee assistance programme through Bupa
+ Occupational Health through PAM
+ Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk CVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 23rd July 2025

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.