Senior Technician (Film)

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Arts University Bournemouth is renowned globally as a professional arts university, dedicated to turning creativity into careers. Our culture of making, performing, and shaping cultures is at the heart of our learning, research and engagement. Our values speak of collaboration, connectedness and innovative practice, underpinned by a passion for our academic disciplines and extensive partnerships with industry, professions and communities.
We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and strive for our staff to be from diverse backgrounds. We positively encourage applications from individuals within under-represented groups and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
With a history spanning over 50 years, Bournemouth Film School (BFS) sits at the heart of Arts University Bournemouth and brings together a variety of disciplines including Film Production, VFX, Costume, Make-up and Acting. The BA (Hons) Film Production and MA Film Practice courses are modelled on the contemporary film industry and contextualised by a philosophy of practical learning in an academic environment.
We are looking to recruit a Senior Technician to support our BA (Hons) Film Production and MA Film Practice courses, and line manage a team of specialist technical support staff.
Experienced and proficient across technical areas of filmmaking practice, as an integrated member of the technical support team you will devise and deliver induction sessions, workshops and seminars, alongside providing leadership to the delivery and oversight of health, safety and welfare in line with legislative and institutional requirements.
You will provide expert advice and comprehensive support across technical aspects of learning and teaching activities, including individual, group and collaborative student projects, which take place in dedicated university studios and on location; ensure the on-going availability of serviceable equipment through proactive and reactive maintenance; and oversee the effective and efficient operation of equipment stores, ensuring accurate asset management procedures are maintained, including completing regular audits, inventories and stock checks.
You must possess a first degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject, or have significant industry experience in a related field, as well as GCSE grade A-C, or equivalent, in English and Maths. The successful candidate will be required to complete a formal health and safety qualification, as well as participate in regular continuous professional development to ensure subject knowledge and experience is maintained in line with industry trends.
Experience of working in a film production related professional environment is essential, while having contributed to supporting learners in a further or higher education context would be advantageous.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to the working day and environment as this varied post supports a diverse range of individuals and will entail evening and weekend working, on the main university campus, its associated satellite sites, and on location. The ideal candidate will possess a full UK driving licence.
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Closing Date: Sunday 11th July
Interview Date: tbc