Senior Teaching Technology Specialist

Do you have a passion for technology and an interest in solving problems? Are you energised by a dynamic environment and committed to excellence?

If so, we want you on our team! Join us as a Senior Teaching Technology Specialist and play a pivotal role in transforming the learning experience at our university.

In this role, you'll be a champion for innovative AV solutions, ensuring seamless technology integration across teaching and learning environments, meetings, conferences, and live events on all campuses.

Your expertise will be instrumental in:

• Creating Dynamic Learning Spaces: You'll deploy, configure, maintain, and support innovative audio-visual technology to develop engaging learning experiences.
• Empowering our Team: You'll provide ongoing technical support and knowledge transfer, empowering our Teaching Technology, Media and Events Support Team.
• Troubleshooting Complexities: You'll take on complex audio-visual issues, including lecture capture hardware (Echo360) and networked control systems.
• Supporting Diverse Learning: You'll contribute to learning experiences by supporting a variety of educational environments – on-campus, online, and blended.
• Driving Innovation: You'll identify and recommend new AV technologies to continuously enhance teaching and learning.
• Encouraging Collaboration: You'll lead by example, deputising for the Teaching Infrastructure Lead, and mentor less experienced team members, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

We're looking for someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Possesses excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Has a strong understanding of modern audio-visual technology.
• Enjoys continuous learning and staying current with AV trends.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Holds a relevant qualification or experience in audio-visual technology.

Join us and be part of our commitment to exceptional education and a culture of innovation!

We offer:

• 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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