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Compensation: Grade 6 -starting from £13,392 rising to £14,865
Application Deadline: 22 July 2025
Department: Research & Enterprise
Location: The Studio - Palace Yard Mews
Compensation: Grade 6 -starting from £13,392 rising to £14,865
Description
As a Creative Technologist for the MyWorld project at Bath Spa University, you will provide hands-on technical support with immersive technologies like VR, AR, spatial audio, and 360 video empowering colleagues, residents, and community members to explore cutting-edge equipment. This role combines technical problem-solving with knowledge sharing, perfect for someone who enjoys learning new technologies and teaching others how to use them effectively.
This is a part-time 0.4 fixed term contract until March 2026
About the Role
Within the role, you will help support a range of creative and research projects, providing hands-on assistance with technical equipment, workshops, demos, and open learning sessions. Working collaboratively with MyWorld partners, Bath Spa University colleagues, Studio residents, and students, you will help manage and maintain specialist equipment, oversee booking systems, and ensure accurate inventory records. You’ll play a key role in ordering processes, health & safety compliance, risk assessments, and the overall smooth running of our facilities. Training and development opportunities will be provided as part of the role.
About You
* Experience using industry standard game engines e.g. Unity or Unreal
* Up to date knowledge of professional immersive technologies equipment and techniques in the specialist area (e.g. VR, AR, spatial audio etc)
* Experience of working with immersive technologies
* Excellent troubleshooting problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A current knowledge of web technologies relating to immersive technologies, e.g. A-Frame or ARCore.
* A demonstrated ability to support researchers to integrate third-party APIs into immersive or interactive experiences
* Skills in immersive audio software e.g. Reaper
* Experience using Motion Capture in projects e.g. Optitrack MoCap system or Perception Neuron MoCap.
* Excellent immersive technologies industry contacts and active in professional networks and groups in the South West region and nationally
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Salary Grade 6 - Part-time 0.4, Fixed Term Contract until March 2026
Starting from (£13,392 rising to £14,865 per annum) (£33,482 -£37,174 pro rata)
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Special Conditions
Please note that some evening and weekend working may be required for this role. The arrangement of working hours will be agreed in advance with the line manager.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
* Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
* Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
* Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
* Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
* Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
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.
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