Digi Labs Technical Support Officer, Loughborough

Job Title: Digi Labs Technical Support Officer, Loughborough Application Closing Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026 IT Services Full time, open ended, fully campus based IT Services are looking for a full-time DigiLabs Technical Support Officer to join our Teaching Support team on our East Midlands campus. This role will provide technical support for the University's DigiLabs facilities, ensuring that our AV, IT and specialist technology environments continue to deliver an excellent experience for staff, students and visitors.

You will be working as part of a dedicated technical team supporting DigiLabs spaces and technologies across the University, including advanced audiovisual systems, virtual and augmented reality platforms, robotics technologies and teaching room AV equipment. We are looking for someone with experience of supporting, installing and maintaining professional AV and IT systems within a customer-focused environment. You will have excellent technical troubleshooting skills, a practical approach to problem solving and the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues and users at all levels.

The role involves responding to support requests, diagnosing and resolving technical faults, installing and commissioning new AV and IT equipment, carrying out planned maintenance and supporting teaching, research and specialist DigiLabs activities. You will also contribute to projects introducing new technologies and services, maintain accurate asset and configuration records, and provide technical advice and guidance to users on the effective use of systems and facilities.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering an excellent customer experience. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, able to prioritise their workload effectively and committed to maintaining high technical standards while supporting innovative learning, teaching and research technologies across the University. The role will require occasional evening and out-of-hours working to support conferences, events and other University activities.

For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Why should you apply? With huge amounts of variety in this role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow while here with us. Informal enquiries should be directed to Oli Bloor via email to All applications must be made by our University Jobs Portal. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.

Closing Date: 27th September 2026 Interview Date: W/C 5th October 2026 About the University Universities are one of this countrys greatest assets. Were educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. About the Department Our IT Services department is made up of a wide range of teams all responsible for their own specialism. IT Assets are based in the heart of campus with easy access to the wide range of facilities including world class sporting facilities. Loughborough IT came top in the National Student Survey for IT resources & facilities in supporting learning for several years in a row. We have an incredibly supportive culture, an understanding of work/life balance available.

Colleagues have a wide variety of backgrounds from different areas, bringing a broad range of experiences. Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme. Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus.

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay and pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities. Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting. Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.