This role involves working with students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, from across all programmes in the School. You will be a key part of our existing Technical Services team. You will oversee the Media Stores Facility and support and advise students and staff in their requests for equipment loans. In addition to that you will be able to deliver support and technical instruction in the use of specialist cameras, audio-visual equipment and facilities.

You should be an effective communicator, and innovative, with strong organisational and creative skills. Guiding students to reach their potential will be at the heart of what you do. We are looking for knowledge and experience of industry level equipment. Keeping up to date with technological advances in the area. An aptitude for problem solving and assisting students in realising their projects. To do so, you will be adept at communicating to a diverse range of individuals from varying backgrounds and have specialist knowledge and understanding of race, multiculturalism, and diversity.

About the University:

The University promotes a healthy work life balance with a generous holiday allowance, defined benefit pension, flexible working, generous parental leave, and childcare provision. For more information on our benefits, please visit our human resources pages.

Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. The Faculty of Arts & Humanities is proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual.

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For a full list of the role tasks and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Andrew Brook (aib@soton.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

Section: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £31,236 to £35,608 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term until 17/08/2027 (0.8FTE, 28 hours per week)