Technical Instructor
Salary: £36,130 rising to £39,355
Contract: Full Time, Permanent - Professional Ser
Oxford Brookes is a leading modern institution with big ambitions. We are seeking to broaden access to an Oxford Brookes education, increase our global footprint, and further enhance our reputation as a leading global University.
The Faculty of Health, Science and Technology at Oxford Brookes has an international reputation for excellence, innovation and creativity. Our four Schools deliver a rich and diverse portfolio of taught courses and research programmes spanning from Architecture, the Built Environment, Health and Life Sciences to Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.
The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, located in the UK motorsport valley, has a world-class reputation for its undergraduate and postgraduate Motorsport degrees, attracting the next generation of Formula One and Formula E engineers, recruited through our strong reputation and partnerships within the motorsport industry. As our student cohort has seen consistent growth, we are looking to appoint a Technical Instructor in our Motorsport laboratories.
As our Technical Instructor, you will be working with the four-post shaker rig, damper dyno and driving our Formula 4 car to collect data for modelling projects. You will be supporting our high-calibre students, to design and build the next generation of electric racing cars, with four in-wheel motors and full carbon fibre chassis. As a part of our team, you will get paid to do what you love, working alongside students truly passionate about motorsport. This work takes place in industry-standard laboratories, optimised to produce race cars winning at competitions, year on year, in the UK and abroad. If you have the ambition, ability and energy to make a difference, then join our team and become part of our vibrant community of educators and researchers!
This is a very unique, exciting opportunity as the degree holders will be offered further development through our recently approved Postgraduate Degree Apprenticeship Scheme, non-degree holders will be able to apply for staff development funding towards a relevant degree. Candidates who are assigned to support our highly successful Formula Student team will also be offered the opportunity for international travel.
The School is presently expanding the operations into two new buildings on our Headington campus, a new teaching building and a purpose built workshop. More information about the buildings can be found here.
You should have:
At least a HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline. Excellent team working and communication skills. See person specification and job description for full details.
How to apply:
Complete the online application form, including the personal statement form provided and include examples of how your skills and experience meet each of the selection criteria shown in the person specification and job description. Please upload this with your CV.
As one of the largest employers in Oxford, we pride ourselves on the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll join a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes, please visit www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.
Oxford Brookes' inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles. We take positive steps to create an environment where we celebrate, value, and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a disability-confident employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
To have an informal discussion about the role and responsibilities, please contact, Gordana Collier, Head of School by phone: 07483136707 or email gordanacollier@brookes.ac.uk
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Closing date: 30 April 2025.
