Technician Demonstrator (Photography) in Bournemouth

We are committed to providing a working and learning environment that is fair, respectful and free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. AUB holds the Silver Award from Inclusive Employers in recognition of our work to support inclusive practice across the University.

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About the role

An opportunity exists to work within an established team of specialist technical staff, providing support to students and academic staff across a range of photographic courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level and contributing to the delivery and success of collaborative projects across collaborative subjects. Under the line management of the Senior Technician, the successful candidate will support activities across all areas of photography, providing technical and health and safety workshops and demonstrations to groups of students. Other duties include undertaking first-line maintenance, stock checking, auditing and maintaining accurate asset lists and inventories, ensuring processes are followed and documentation produced to maintain and manage health, safety and welfare; and providing effective and reactive technical support throughout the working day.

The post holder will have proven professional experience in a technical capacity in studio lighting, location lighting and across a range of digital or analogue still photographic practices. Skills or experience of working in an education setting is desirable but not essential; of planning, building and dismantling exhibitions, and of working in higher or further education would be advantageous. An understanding and appreciation of workplace health, safety and welfare is essential.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible in their 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 a rotational basis, which may be on or off the University’s main campus. This role would suit a recent photography graduate or someone with early industry experience looking to develop a career in technical support within higher education and the screen industries.

Our benefits

In meeting your performance expectations, you’ll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University’s decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website.

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered.

If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk. If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk and we’ll be in touch.

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not meet the UKVI salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship.