Technician in Creative Media Practice

or time limited work, including the need for specific expertise or additional resource for a project.) Downloads: Candidate Brief (PDF) Are you a well organised and adaptable individual, with strong communication skills, committed to delivering an excellent student experience? Do you have experience of creative technical media practice in industry or a media learning environment, and supporting staff and students with their use of creative media technologies (audio, visual, digital)? Are you committed to supporting academic excellence? The School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds is a highly ranked department with a vibrant research culture and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The School seeks to appoint a motivated and proactive Creative Media Practice Technician. With hands-on experience of media production, you will work collaboratively with staff, team members and students to support the smooth delivery of all our media practice-based programmes, including film, photography and media, digital media and journalism. The postholder will support the operation and development of media production, photographic, audio-visual and digital media environments, ensuring students and staff have access to high-quality technical resources, equipment, facilities and expertise. The role contributes to the effective delivery of practical teaching, supports research and engagement activities, maintains specialist facilities and equipment, and promotes safe and innovative media practice across the School. You will have excellent communication skills and the enthusiasm to deliver an exceptional student and staff experience. You will be well organised, with excellent attention to detail and a flexible approach to work. You will be able to multi-task and effectively prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines. What we offer in return 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Alex Vann – Faculty Technical Services Manager Email a.r.vann@leeds.ac.uk £29,588 to £33,002 per annum (Grade 5)