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Faculty of Arts Professional and Social Studies

Liverpool John Moores University

Faculty of Arts Professional and Social Studies

£29605

Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e58b41e567dc4a0b9e5f013084a75d36

Full Job Description

  • To make a significant operational contribution to the provision of the technical

    • support service within the School and Faculty.
  • To support the delivery of practical demonstrations, including timetabled

    • sessions, to aid provision of equipment and other resources required.
  • To ensure optimal use of the School's technical facilities and expertise,

    • ensuring effective support of timetabled sessions to guarantee appropriate
    access to all service users.
  • To be proactive in the evaluation of existing technical resources (equipment,

    • kit, processes, etc.) with regard to their application within the School.
  • Investigating and evaluating opportunities arising from new equipment, kit,

    • processes, etc. and advising senior School staff on their appropriateness in
    supporting the day to-day operations of the School.
  • Supporting the Teaching Support Officer to structure and provide content for

    • practical sessions. Supporting development of lesson plans, teaching
    materials and exercises to support practical classes and sessions for
    academic staff.




  • The delivery of practical demonstrations, including the demonstration of

    • processes and techniques. Applying and sharing a working knowledge of
    theory and practise with students.
  • Involvement in the assessment of students, under the guidance of Teaching

    • Support Officer and academic staff.
  • Liaising with academic and support staff to develop the use of technical

    • resources and expertise in the curriculum.
  • Supervision, training and development of staff and students in an area of

    • technical specialism, including provision of inductions, refresher training, staff
    development activities, etc.
  • Planning, organising and supporting exhibitions, displays, events,

    • conferences and other School activities as required by the Teaching Support
    Officer or nominee.
  • To be responsible for the cleanliness, care and maintenance of designated

    • technical areas.
  • The purchasing of consumables, equipment, and management of designated

    • budgets, including charging for facilities, services, processes and materials.
  • To support the Teaching Support Officer in the proactive management of

    • health and safety, disseminating information and reports to staff and students
    and ensuring that all operations within the area of technical specialism comply
    with University health and safety policies, procedures and codes of practice.
  • The monitoring of plant, equipment and processes within the School to ensure

    • they are maintained as required by any relevant statutory provision, and that
    staff and students are suitably informed, instructed, trained and supervised in
    their use.
  • To ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in the

    • workshop and studio areas.
  • To engage in the use of facilities, equipment and staff expertise to support the

    • achievement of enterprise targets and other core aims of the University's
    Strategic Framework.
  • Routine administration, maintenance, stock controls and audit of equipment

    • and materials.
  • Liaison with academic staff, technicians and other Faculty staff, sharing and

    • disseminating good practise.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by

    • Teaching Support Officer or nominee.

    Post Specific Duties:

  • To support the Teaching Support Officer to teach Fab Lab users how to

    • design, prepare and make using various 2D/3D design software, digital,
    fabrication equipment, CNC machines and related technologies including
    emerging technologies and equipment.
  • To work to an appropriate level to aid the delivery of teaching support

    • workshops and demonstration of Fab Lab technologies using various 2D/3D
    design software including Tinkercad, Fusion 360, Blender, Cura, Artec Studio
  • To support delivery of learning activities, providing expert guidance and

    • technical advice to students in the area of 2D/3D software design, digital
    Fabrication, CNC Machinery, 3D Scanning, Electronics, XR technologies,
    robotics and Biomaterials, helping students to identify and supply appropriate
    techniques, processes, materials, resources and equipment to meet learning
    outcomes.,
  • To assist the Teaching Support Officer in the day-to-day running of the Fab

    • Lab workshops including the use and booking of specialist facilities i.e., Fab
    Lab and Laser Cutting within timetabled teaching sessions.
  • To assist in the provision of formal or informal sessions to students that may

    • include, demonstration, instruction with a process/technique, coaching with
    the development and proficiency of a particular skill, technique or process
    within the area of the Fab Lab.
  • To support the Teaching Support Officer in carrying out research in the area

    • Digital fabrication and related technology to support the ability to diagnose
    and resolve problems of a highly technical, complicated nature, that involves
    testing and re-testing scenarios and processes to lead to the successful
    design and achievement of intended learning outcome/execution of work.
  • Contribute to the wider activities of both the Fab Lab and LJMU to engage

    • with the wider Fab Lab Network and the Fab City Initiative (including
    promotional events, student recruitment, student induction and student
    support.
  • Commitment to LJMU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities

    • policy, the AUA (Association of University Administrators) Statement of
    Values and AUA CPD Framework.
  • Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social,

    • Economic and Environmental responsibilities, the post holder is required to
    minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively
    contribute to the delivery of LJMU's Environment and Sustainability Policy.
  • The post-holder's mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have

    • been agreed by the University's Strategic Management Team, are contained
    in Section 2 of the University's Safety Management Code of Practice MCP1
    Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy.
  • For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute

    • to externally funded projects such as research or EU projects.

    The person specification describes the skills, experience, knowledge and aptitude required
    to perform the duties of this post effectively. The criteria order listed should not be taken to
    imply their relative importance. Both paid and unpaid experience may be relevant., 1. Educated to degree level, or equivalent work experience/ A/I
    qualifications.
    Knowledge, Skills and Experience A/I
    2. Substantial relevant experience, in specialist subject area - A/I
    including excellent working knowledge in 2D/3D software design
    including Fusion 360, Bender Cura, Ultimaker and Form Lab 3D
    Printers, Laser Cutters, Artec 3D scanning technologies, Meta Quest
    VR Headset
    A/I
    4. Demonstrable experience of ability to work in a workshop, studio or A/I
    similar environment.
    5. Experience of developing and maintaining a broad network of A/I
    relevant contacts.
    6. Understanding of the Higher Education environment and policies A/I
    relating to the education of students.
    Communication and Team Working A/I
    7. Ability to communicate detailed and complex information effectively A/I
    and professionally with a wide range of people.
    8. Ability to work collaboratively with academic colleagues. A/I
    9. Experience of dealing with performance and welfare issues. A/I
    Planning, Analysis and Problem solving A/I
    10. Ability to be solution focused with an appreciation of longer-term A/I
    implications.
    11. Use initiative and creativity; identifying and proposing practical A/I
    solutions and resolving problems with a range of potential outcomes.
    12. Evidence of ability to plan work, reacting to changes in workload A/I
    and priority.
    13. Ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress A/I
    work activities.
    14. Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and balancing a range A/I
    of priorities and working flexibly to meet deadlines.

    Desirable Factors
    Minimum Requirements Evidence
    Desirable Factors
    1. Evidencing a clear commitment to CPD. A/I
    2. Experience of working as part of a team working in a Higher A/I
    Education environment.
    3. Demonstrable experience of a similar role supporting teaching A/I
    within a Higher Education environment.
    5. First Aid certificate. A/I

    Annual leave: allowance of 30 days (for grade 3-7 staff and Executive Leadership Team) and
    35 days (for grades 8 and above) plus 8 public holidays.


    Pension: access to a generous defined benefit pension scheme.


    Travel: various interest free travel loans for annual season tickets and cycle to work scheme.


    Flexible working: maintain a healthy balance between work and home life with opportunities
    to work flexibly - including flexi time and job sharing where possible.


    Health and wellbeing: we offer a wide range of wellbeing support including Employee
    Assistance Programme, mental health support, annual voluntary dental plan and on-site gym
    facilities.


    Professional development: LJMU is committed to the support and development of its staff. It
    encourages individuals and teams to embrace opportunities for skill development, selfimprovement
    and knowledge enhancement in order to reach their potential and meet their
    career ambitions. As part of this commitment, we offer a wide range of engaging and impactful
    training and development opportunities as well as the chance to take part in special
    projects/cross-university work and embark upon one-to-one coaching and mentoring.


    Community: there are plenty of opportunities to give back to the community through
    volunteering, supporting our Corporate Charities and getting involved in groups such as LJMU
    Together which recognises the contribution of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
    staff and students, Disability Equality Group and Culturally Diverse Group. There is also an
    opportunity to give to charities through the Payroll Giving scheme.


    'More For You' from Vivup: in addition to the great benefits above, our close ties to
    organisations and businesses within the region and further afield means we can offer
    discounts for many shops, restaurants and services and free or discounted tickets to a range
    of events.