Associate Sports Technician

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Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences
Location: City South Campus
Salary:

£18,542 to £19,518
per annum pro rata
Fixed Term / Part Time – 30 hours
Posted On:  Monday 24 October 2022
Closing Date:  Tuesday 08 November 2022
Interview Date: 

To be confirmed
Reference:  082022-509-R

We have an exciting opportunity for BCU new Sports Sciences 2022 graduates following successful completion of studies, from September, for a 10-month opportunity to gain paid technical work experience within our own Sports department  (applicants from related BCU programmes such as PE may also be considered).    

The successful applicants will work with the technical team, assisting with the preparation, set-up and clearance of Sports classes. Maintenance of sports related equipment and keeping facilities safe and operational are important parts of the job. 

As part of your work, you will develop a portfolio of skills and undertake any training and development opportunities assigned by your line manager or mentor.

There will be an opportunity to develop the essential technical skills that are required for working in the sports sciences in Higher Education. You will develop knowledge of health and safety good practice and of assisting students during practical sessions and workshops.

Candidates are expected to be organised, team oriented, punctual, and motivated. Demonstration of these qualities by the successful candidates, may lead to further employment opportunities to become a key part of the Technical team including at new facilities in development.  

Applicants should be able to work independently when necessary and be present on campus for 30 hours per week as needed, to provide technical support.

As part of your application, please upload a CV and a short written statement (no longer than 500 words) explaining how you can contribute to the work of the technical team in HELS and how the post fits your career goals.  

For further information please contact Dr Mohammed Tasab, Head of Technical Services, Faculty of Health, Education & Life Sciences, Birmingham City University via Mohammed.Tasab@bcu.ac.uk  Please do not send direct applications to this email address .

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The University is committed to internationalism and diversity and welcomes applications from all countries, faiths and backgrounds.

It is each individual successful applicants responsibility to ensure that they have permission to work in the UK. Some applicants may require sponsorship from the University and a visa from UKVI to take up the role if successful. More information on this can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Some roles are not capable of sponsorship because they do not meet the UKVI criteria relating to skill and salary level. If you are unsure as to whether you would require sponsorship if successful, or whether the role is capable of sponsorship, please contact us: RTinbox@bcu.ac.uk

Please note on occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. If this does happen, we will contact all candidates via email who have started but not yet completed their application, giving 48 hours’ notice.  We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.

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