IT AV Technician

When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

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We wish to recruit an IT/AV technician to join our Learning and Technical Resources team. Based at our Burnley campus, the role will provide support for a range of multimedia, IT/AV, and technology-enabled approaches to teaching and learning. The successful candidate will focus on supporting staff and students in the implementation and use of various learning technologies. The role holder will also be required to install and maintain a diverse range of IT and audio-visual facilities across the estate.

The role also involves undertaking safety checks, equipment inventory checks and updates, as well as providing advice, demonstrations, or inductions as required. The successful candidate will be naturally inquisitive and possess a range of relevant skills and experience, which they will be enthusiastic to apply in various situations. They will also have the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative to set priorities, and work cooperatively within a diverse team.

The ability to adapt knowledge and experience to support staff and students across the wide range of subject disciplines we support would be an advantage.

About you:

The successful applicant will have A’ Levels, an equivalent secondary qualification, or relevant industry experience. They must also have experience in IT and AV technical support in a customer-facing role and experience in the use of IT & AV equipment. Applicants must also have good verbal and written communication skills. the post holder will be expected undertake a degree of manual handling whilst adhering to Health and Safety procedures within the working environment. 

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for an interview.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things. 

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