Are you a detail orientated, hardworking and customer focused individual who thrives as working as part of a small team to deliver great print work for the University of Plymouth?
About the role
Under the guidance of the Creative Services Coordinator and as a member of the design and print team, you will be responsible for the delivery of and assist in the development of a comprehensive, customer focused, integrated, cost effective and progressive print service for the University.
The Print Officer advises University staff on everything from basic print through to complex design and print projects, liaising with a wide range of suppliers within procurement frameworks and operating the in-house print equipment to deliver printed materials on time and to budget with high standards of quality.
You will be responsible for:
- Maintaining a good relationship with suppliers, processing orders and invoices, booking in and despatching print deliveries and overseeing the booking of central resources held by the Design and Print Centre (DPC) as well as the printing of in-house printing.
- Delivery of an effective and flexible administrative service to support the efficient operation of the Design and Print Centre including the management of the DPC inbox.
- Operation of a range of equipment to provide an efficient centralised print facility.
- Identify and advise in the processes needed to produce a print job to successfully meet the customer, partners and stakeholders’ requirements.
- Research and investigate print options for specific projects.
- Undertake routine equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures, identify errors and equipment faults, and take corrective action as appropriate to maintain the viability of the printing facility.
- Lead on the production of a range of documents, finishing functions and packaging for delivery to provide a seamless service.
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Sophie Slater: by email at [email protected]
We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome applicants who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on visa routes we can accept (e.g. Graduate visas).
What we’re looking for:
- Relevant experience in a print environment
- Liaising with customers face to face / by telephone / in writing
- Working both independently and as part of a team
- Monitoring and reporting on financial information
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
- Generous annual leave: 25* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development opportunities
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working
- Retailer discounts
- On-site nursery
- Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
