Senior Technical Officer (Automotive & Motorsport)

Post Title: Senior Technical Officer (Automotive & Motorsport) 

SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science 

FTE: 1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Salary: UH5 £27,181pa to £28,759pa with potential to progress to £30,487pa by annual increments

Annual Leave: 25 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield 

Our renowned School of Physics Engineering & Computer Science is currently seeking a Senior Technical Officer with expertise in Automotive & Motorsport. This exciting opportunity has emerged to bolster our ongoing initiatives in delivering world-class education and pioneering research in the realm of automotive technology.

Main duties and responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate a good understanding of motorsports design, a high standard of accuracy and be able to offer paramount technical expertise centered around automotive and motorsport technology.  Furthermore, you will ensure preparation and management of equipment tailored for specific classes and innovative projects. You will work with a range of stakeholders including the Principal Technical Officer, Estates and contractors as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Skills and experience required

You will have hands-on experience in a laboratory/workshop setting, with proven experience within the automotive/motorsport sector.  Robust knowledge about current health and safety regulations linked to laboratory and workshop environments is essential in this role.  In addition, you will committed to supporting students with their work and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Qualifications required

A minimum of A-Level qualifications or equivalent level qualifications or equivalent experience are essential.  A recognised degree or HNC/HND in a relevant field is highly desirable.  For a comprehensive breakdown of duties and criteria, please review the job description and person specification. When applying, ensure that you include a personal statement that resonates with the person specification outlined.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

The University is required to meet UKVI visa regulations and we are not able to sponsor for this position. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK will have to satisfy UKVI regulations before they can be appointed.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Azunka Ukala, Principal Technical Officer – a.ukala@herts.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 26 October 2023

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: 054215

Date advert placed: 05 October 2023

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

Apply online at https://www.jobs.herts.ac.uk/go/054215