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Technician (Filmmaking & Creative Technologies).
We are looking to recruit a Filmmaking Technician for our Technical Services Team to support the equipment specifically used on our Filmmaking & Creative Technologies and Acting (Screen & Digital) courses. The postholder will be responsible for coordinating the administration and operational oversight for film production both on and off campus and will assist the Technical Services Manager in supporting curriculum delivery across the Institute. They will also be responsible for the supervision, maintenance and booking of Filmmaking & Creative Technologies equipment, Acting (Screen & Digital) equipment and Technical Services streaming equipment and setup along with providing a customer facing role for bookings and events.
The duties for this post include:
· To ensure adequate arrangements exist for the storage, distribution and maintenance of Filmmaking & Creative Technologies and Acting (Screen & Digital) equipment.
· To provide first-line technical support ensure the smooth processing of equipment booking requests generated from Smarthub, the Institute’s booking system.
· To maintain a safe and secure environment with respect to Filmmaking & Creative Technologies equipment, Acting (Screen & Digital) and live streaming.
· To support students and staff in achieving their learning goals and enhance departmental communication.
· To provide support for major LIPA events (open days / guest speakers etc.).
· To assist with budget preparations and the ordering of equipment.
The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. A thorough working knowledge of digital video equipment, including digital cameras and live digital video mixing systems and in booking equipment is essential. Experience of configuring and deploying digital audio and video networks would be advantageous. In addition, you should have excellent oral and written communication skills and an organised and methodical approach to your work.
Technician (Filmmaking & Creative Technologies)
£27,181 - £29,605 (Pay Award Pending)
Fixed Term – 12 months
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Friday 26th July at 1pm.
Scenic Workshop Supervisor
The Scenic Workshop Supervisor provides technical expertise and support for the delivery of production designs and their realisation. One of the key elements of this post is the support of our production students across two courses. This includes the application and practice of appropriate scenic construction industry processes and procedures in the role of a Master Carpenter. Providing an excellent student experience is central to all we do. This position can also include teaching support or skills delivery depending on the candidate’s knowledge base.
The successful candidate ideally will have experience in a leadership or supervisory role in a workshop environment, as well as onsite build experience and carpentry/metal-work skills for theatre or live events. Additionally, working knowledge of Conservatoire or other Higher Education settings is beneficial. You will be an experienced scenic construction professional with good administrative, pastoral and inter-personal skills and knowledge of current practices and techniques in professional theatre and entertainment production. You will be well organised, able to meet deadlines and manage your own workload, taking responsibility for supervising, demonstrating and mentoring students and freelance staff, managing and repairing equipment and liaising with the full production team. You will have up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and a commitment to promoting safe working and inclusive practices.
Location: Guildford
Salary: £30,487 to £37,099 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 28 July 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 07 August 2024
For an informal discussion please contact Suzette Farrier, Productions Manager, [email protected]
Guildford School of Acting Administrator (maternity cover)
The GSA Administrator plays a vital student, staff and public facing role and is essential to the smooth and efficient running of operations at GSA. This is a maternity cover, fixed term contract.
Based in the GSA building on the Stag Hill campus (located in the foyer, a lively space with a café, and hub of the GSA community), the post holder's responsibilities include arranging rights and royalties for GSA productions, coordinating the distribution of scripts, scores and locker keys and assisting with the awarding of scholarships and bursaries.
The Administrator looks after external and internal bookings and supports a wide range of events both on and off campus, monitoring teaching spaces and public areas, ensuring studio facilities are fit for purpose, and they are the first point of contact for all visitors to the GSA building, dealing with post, email, in person and phone enquiries.
The Administrator also acts as Fire Marshal and a First Aider.
You will be a team player, but comfortable working as an individual and on your own initiative, you will have relevant administrative experience, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and work consistently to high levels of accuracy. You will be required to work proactively within established processes and procedures and with minimum day to day supervision. Your role will bring you into regular contact with students and colleagues at GSA and across the University and external contacts.
Location: Guildford
Salary: £23,144 to £24,248 per annum. Fixed Term (Maternity Cover upto July 2025
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 22 July 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 30 July 2024
For an informal discussion please contact Pippa Treharne, GSA Operations & Engagement Manager [email protected]
Lecturer in Construction and Stagecraft
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Construction and Stagecraft to join our School of Creative Technologies, Design and Enterprise. You will teach Construction and Stagecraft skills on modules for both our Theatre and Production Technology course and our Theatre and Performance Design courses at all levels (4 – 6). More specifically, this involves teaching the theory and practice of contemporary scenic construction in a theatre and performance context.
You will also be expected to contribute to the development of this pathway on our Theatre and Production Technology programme, support students academically and pastorally, and carry out administrative duties appropriate to the role. This includes project supervision, assessment, module leadership and support for students at all levels.
The ideal candidate must have substantial professional experience in Set Construction/Stagecraft and be educated to at least a degree level or equivalent professional qualification with teaching experience in higher education or similar training provision. Ideally you will also have experience in rigging, flying and mechanical stage technologies.
You will also have excellent working knowledge of current health and safety practices, use of CAD software, demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communications skills as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be student focused, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their practical skills with a strong commitment to preparing students for sustained employment.
The post will commence from 1st September 2024.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th June 2024 at 12 noon.
Full-time, Permanent
£37,099 - £44,263 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)