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
We have an exciting opportunity to work within the Creative Industries Support Team at the University of Lancashire.
The post holder will play a crucial role providing operational management, support and leadership for a number of highly skilled technical service technician‑based teams. These teams support staff, students and the associated resources for Television and Radio Journalism, Film, Television and Sound Design Media and Acting and Musical Theatre Performance courses which are based in a variety of studios, theatres and equipment‑based resource facilities. The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and development of these highly specified facilities and will assist the Technical Manager in providing strategic management for the wider Creative Industries Support Team service.
The successful candidate will be primarily focussed on supporting undergraduate and postgraduate classes, research and income generation activities.
About you
The successful candidate will be a naturally inquisitive, proactive team leader and will possess a wide range of service relevant technical skills and experience. They will have the ability to work independently and with initiative to set priorities and to work co‑operatively and collegiately within a diverse, multi‑skilled technical team.
Applicants must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of carrying out risk assessments and other relevant Health & Safety processes and policies.
An undergraduate degree or equivalent experiential learning is 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.
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