University of Sheffield

Senior IT Technician - Projects

Rotherham S60 5TZ

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
22 Oct 2026
Closing date
12 Nov 2026

About this role

University of Sheffield

Are you a highly technical, versatile individual with a passion for IT? Then we could be looking for you! You will join the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) IT Team in a unique role as our Senior IT Technician

  • Projects.Reporting to our IT Support Operations Manager, you will play an important role in AMRC projects
  • specifically those that have diverse, complex IT requirements. Establishing a deep understanding of both the general AMRC IT environment, and project specific ones is key. You will communicate well, collaborating with colleagues in our support, infrastructure, operations and information security teams.In addition to building strong relationships within our IT team, you will embed yourself into your assigned project teams, being their dedicated specialist resource
  • supporting them with all aspects of IT.As a highly visible, reliable and proactive member of our team, you will:

● Work with central project teams, research groups and IT to support and maintain IT systems that underpin project staff, facilities and research activities.

● Adhere to relevant information and cyber security policies that govern IT systems and IT processes within our complex, fast paced and highly regulated projects.

● Be flexible and proactive in your approach, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to fully understand project requirements.

● Act as primary contact for projects within the IT team and for the IT team within projects.

● Work with a range of standard and specialist IT hardware and software products.

● Perform a varied support role, covering some first, second and third line activities escalating to more senior, or more specialist colleagues as required.

● Demonstrate strong team-working, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, combined with excellent digital literacy.

● Be proactive and have an eye for detail seeking ways to continually improve project IT processes, looking specifically for opportunities to increase security and compliance while reducing risk.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their IT Support career and play a key role embedded in some of our most complex projects. You will bring comprehensive IT technical support skills to the role, as well as a good understanding of IT security, governance, risk and compliance practices.

Appropriate National Clearances. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This is usually only available to British citizens who have been living in the UK for the past 10 years.

We offer a phenomenal range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, a dedication to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more!

Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

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