Job Reference
1524-25
Date Posted
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Location
Preston Campus
Salary
£26,707 to £29,588 per annum pro rata
Basis
Part Time
Contract Type
Indefinite
Job Category / Type
Professional Services
School / Service
Technical Services
Hours
21.75 hours per week
Interview Date
Thursday 19 February 2026
Job details
When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
About the role:
The University of Lancashire wishes to recruit an IT/AV Technician to join our Learning and Information Services team at our Preston campus.
The successful candidate will be required to install and maintain a diverse range of IT and audio-visual resources and facilities across the estate including the management of several specialist departmental computer networks. They will support other technical teams in the delivery of core teaching activities and will be required to support staff and students in the implementation and use of a range of learning technologies, including web conferencing activities and event support.
About you:
The successful candidate will be naturally inquisitive and will possess a range of relevant skills and experience, including experience of IT and AV technical support in a customer facing role and knowledge and experience in managing Windows networks/domains, providing support for relevant server hardware, virtualisation and PC systems applications
GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent experiential learning in a related discipline are required for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.