Location: Split between the Whitworth (0.6 FTE) and Manchester Museum (0.4 FTE).
The Role
As a technical expert, you will lead the design and delivery of innovative AV installations for permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions across both sites, collaborate closely with curators, artists, and external partners, and manage the documentation and management of Time‑Based Media works within the Whitworth collections.
Key responsibilities
* Transform complex artistic briefs into viable technical solutions for permanent and touring shows.
* Maintain detailed inventories and perform expert repairs on all hardware.
* Coordinate freelance technicians and contractors to meet museum standards and project deadlines.
* Minimise environmental impacts to align with the University’s wider sustainability strategy.
About You
We are seeking a proactive professional with advanced knowledge of AV equipment and its application in a creative or museum context.
You should have
* Extensive experience with high‑quality professional audio and video installations, alongside proficiency in Windows, macOS, and MS Office.
* A proven track record in planning and delivering professional events and exhibition launches.
* Strong problem‑solving and project management skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse range of users.
* A proactive, dependable, and flexible approach to the working week to support evening or weekend events.
Why Join Us?
* Fantastic market‑leading pension scheme.
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an employee assistance programme.
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
As an equal‑opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Sarah Potter
Email Address: sarah.potter@manchester.ac.uk
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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