Technical Educator - Geographic Information Systems
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University West of England |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R09084 |
Summary
We are seeking a Technical Educator with broad technical experience and proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), in a conservation, environmental and/or biological sciences context.
You will take responsibility for the CHSS GIS suite, maintaining full service throughout the year and resolving issues if they occur, as well as keeping abreast of new functionality and emerging technologies.
You will provide ongoing instruction and support to GIS users and co design practical curricula, create lesson plans, exercises and learning materials that align with module and programme outcomes. You will teach small and large groups, assess students’ practical skills through competency based assessments and offer supportive, constructive feedback to help them progress,
Other responsibilities include preparation and delivery of laboratory and field work practical activities, maintaining and managing our specialist spaces and our fleet of scientific equipment and instrumentation, supporting student research projects, and supporting the management of Health, Safety and Wellbeing in our areas by preparing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with university and legal requirements.
This role is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge of GIS and GIS-adjacent technologies, explore emerging applications and services, and to evolve your confidence and expertise in teaching and instruction techniques.
About you
You will need strong GIS and geospatial skills, along with the confidence to support and teach others in a friendly, practical way. Good communication, a collaborative mindset and a genuine enjoyment of sharing your knowledge are essential.
Staying calm and focussed will be key when managing competing demands, such as planning and delivering sessions, supporting the wider team’s activities and helping students troubleshoot GIS issues.
Where you will be working
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus
This role is based on campus for all your time.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Michelle Hickman on 0117 328 7656 or email: Michelle.Hickman@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews will be scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus towards the end of March.
This is a full -time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.
This post is not available on a job share basis.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible
You will take responsibility for the CHSS GIS suite, maintaining full service throughout the year and resolving issues if they occur, as well as keeping abreast of new functionality and emerging technologies.
You will provide ongoing instruction and support to GIS users and co design practical curricula, create lesson plans, exercises and learning materials that align with module and programme outcomes. You will teach small and large groups, assess students’ practical skills through competency based assessments and offer supportive, constructive feedback to help them progress,
Other responsibilities include preparation and delivery of laboratory and field work practical activities, maintaining and managing our specialist spaces and our fleet of scientific equipment and instrumentation, supporting student research projects, and supporting the management of Health, Safety and Wellbeing in our areas by preparing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with university and legal requirements.
This role is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge of GIS and GIS-adjacent technologies, explore emerging applications and services, and to evolve your confidence and expertise in teaching and instruction techniques.
About you
You will need strong GIS and geospatial skills, along with the confidence to support and teach others in a friendly, practical way. Good communication, a collaborative mindset and a genuine enjoyment of sharing your knowledge are essential.
Staying calm and focussed will be key when managing competing demands, such as planning and delivering sessions, supporting the wider team’s activities and helping students troubleshoot GIS issues.
Where you will be working
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus
This role is based on campus for all your time.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Michelle Hickman on 0117 328 7656 or email: Michelle.Hickman@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews will be scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus towards the end of March.
This is a full -time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.
This post is not available on a job share basis.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.