At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and coordinate innovative acting programmes while engaging in research and income generation.
- Company: Join a top 30 UK University with a vibrant performing arts community.
- Benefits: Generous salary, 35 days holiday, on-site gym, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on community and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on aspiring actors in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Professional screen acting experience and a relevant undergraduate degree required.
The predicted salary is between 47389 - 56535 £ per year.
Location: Bognor Regis Campus and Chichester Campus
Salary: Salary range £47,389 to £56,535 per annum
Basis: Full-time
Package: Generous and supportive benefits package
Job category/type: Academic
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Job reference: RQ
School of Performing Arts and Conservatoire
Join our highly professional, committed and student-focused academic community based at the Chichester and Bognor Regis campus. The School of Performing Arts and Conservatoire is dynamic and entrepreneurial, delivering a broad range of programmes. Our staff team is drawn mainly from industry and includes numerous professional practitioners across Film, TV, Theatre, Musical Theatre and Music.
About this role:
As a Senior Lecturer & Programme Coordinator in the School of Performing Arts and Conservatoire, your role will be to contribute to three key activities of the team: teaching, research and income generation. The working year will be divided between teaching, teaching-related administration, assessment, research and income generation activities in such proportions as may be decided by the Head of School after appropriate consultation, in accordance with the guidelines in the academic contract.
About you:
You will need to demonstrate professional experience as a screen actor as well as experience in film-making (directing, scriptwriting, camera operation and video-editing) and have a good relevant undergraduate degree. You will have the ability to work effectively and positively, have excellent teaching methods and presentation skills with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible. You will work within the team to strengthen student recruitment based on the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational.
We are a top 30 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience. In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:
- A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
- A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
- On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
- Extensive personal/professional training opportunities throughout the year.
- Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
- Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.
Enquiries are welcomed by Alison Woodward, Head of the School of Performing Arts and Conservatoire.
Closing Date: Sunday 16 August 2026
Interview Date: Friday 04 September 2026
You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.
Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK. All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer. If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team.
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Senior Lecturer/Programme Coordinator - Acting for Film in Chichester employer: University of Chichester
The University of Chichester is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and professional development. Located at the scenic Bognor Regis Campus, employees benefit from a vibrant community focused on enhancing the student experience, alongside flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance.
