Senior Science Technician Maternity Cover

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Senior Science Technician
Job DetailsJob Title:Senior Science Technician (Maternity Cover)Department:ScienceCampus:South DownsSalary:Grade 3 Spine Point 14 - £27,34+.68Contract Type:Full Time / Fixed Term: March 2026 – July 2026 About the RoleHSDC is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to join our exciting Health and Science team as a Senior Technician. This an exciting opportunity for someone with a Science background who enjoys working with ambitious young people, and who wishes to contribute to a successful and inspirational curriculum team. The role will focus on supporting the Health and Science lecturers in preparing practical’s and other resources for teaching.Responsibilities You will be responsible for:
• Work collaboratively with staff to provide specialist technical support responding to the practical needs of qualifications.
• To be responsible for the daily operation of the learning environment, science equipment and teaching resources, and the supervision of designated learning areas.
• To ensure that Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
• To organise daily activities within the learning environment, including the preparation of teaching resources and housekeeping.
• Order and stock take materials, chemicals and equipment ensuring correct usage and safe storage.
• Clean and maintain working spaces, develop working environment, provide technical support and assistance for projects.
Requirements You will need:
• Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area or relevant industry experience
• Technical qualification in the relevant subject area
• Relevant industrial/subject experience
• Experience of following/applying Health & Safety Procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint
• Experience of ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels
BenefitsIn return, you will receive:
• Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Exclusive Discounts: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.
• Community Engagement: Participate in volunteering and fundraising for local and national charities. Option to donate through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.
Visit our website to learn more! ApplicationHow to applyWe strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@hsdc.ac.uk and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible. For more information on the position itself, please connect with Sam Day at sam.day@hsdc.ac.uk for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV’s.If you would like to take a look at the job description for this vacancy, please see this under Supporting Documents on the right-hand side of the page.