An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Technician within the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at Sutton Bonington. As part of the technical team, you will support the delivery of practical teaching, particularly in STEM and dissection-based environments.

You will help ensure the smooth running of teaching labs and preparation areas by setting up and clearing away materials for dissection and cadaver surgery classes, maintaining stock levels, completing cadaver transport and storage documentation, and assisting with collections from abattoirs and clinical associate practices.

The role also includes maintaining cleanliness and organisation across teaching spaces, operating laundry facilities, carrying out routine equipment checks, safely disposing of clinical and biohazard waste, and performing occasional PAT testing on campus and at external practices. You may also provide cover in live animal and clinical teaching areas when required.

About you

You will have a minimum of GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) in Maths and English or equivalent or relevant work experience in a similar role. You will bring an understanding of basic principles of biology/anatomy, along with experience working with a wide range of animal species. You should be willing to undertake occasional weekend overtime where teaching schedules require.

You will have basic IT skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider technical team. A practical approach to problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation are essential. The role involves manual handling, so you must be comfortable lifting and moving equipment and consumables. A full driving licence is required, the post involves driving the vet school vehicles to collect teaching material from abattoirs and clinical associate practices, unless a disability precludes this.

About the University

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe.

 What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This role is a fixed term, full time (36.25 hours) for 12 months. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be sent to Emily Gill (Emily.gill@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 06 May 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

The post is offered on a fixed term part time (18 hours per week) until 08 March 2027.

Hear from our people:

“As a teaching technician I recognise the importance of working accurately to prepare practical activities to inspire and support students. I utilised my technical experience to support the development of practical activities for students. I supported Health & Safety inductions and Outreach activities laboratory session to both Primary and Secondary school students for the School” - Previous role holder 

Visit our Technical Careers website to find out more about the great work our technicians do.

About the role 

• You will support and maintain the provision of key technical services across the School of Pharmacy.
• You will work with academic staff and the Senior Technician to prepare practical classes and oversee the day-to-day running of the teaching laboratories.
• You will monitor Health and Safety within the laboratory environment by assessing risks of planned activities and completing up-to-date standard operating procedures. 
• You will provide support, help, guidance advice to develop chemistry related laboratories session through the use of equipment, skills and techniques. 
• Perform monthly monitoring of the teaching labs and the equipment. 
• Assist the Technical manager during lab inductions
• Provide technical support and guidance in the use of equipment and specialist techniques essential for teaching.
• Maintain an inventory of chemicals.
• Instrument training ensuring that resources are maintained and available when required.
• Stock control and ordering. 

About you:

You will have experience working in a technical role and will be educated to at least HNC or equivalent or have equivalent working experience in a relevant technical or scientific role. You have skills and experience in problem solving. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate a complex information with clarity.

 What you’ll get in return:

• 27 days annual leave (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and University closure days
• A competitive annual salary, with opportunity to progress through the pay scale
• Opportunities for CPD and networking with other highly skilled technicians
• Access to a dedicated fund to support technical training initiatives. 
• Hands-on experience within a highly successful department 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to John Korwin Granford John.korwingranford@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 29 May 2026
Category: Technical (TS)