Technical Instructor - Entertainment Engineering

Location

Markeaton Street, Derby, DE22 3AW

Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.

Ours is an extraordinary educational environment and because we specialise in identifying and developing individual potential, you can be confident you'll receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress. 

Our combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in Derby, Buxton, Leek and Chesterfield and we have some of the best university facilities in the UK, investing more than £200 million in facilities in the last 10 years. 

We achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and with more than 34,000 people choosing to study with us every year, we depend on the dedication of a team of 2,200 academic and professional services staff. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees a family-friendly, rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.

About the role

You will support practical activities within the College of Engineering and Technology with particular emphasis on Sound, Light & Live Event Engineering, Electronics and Audio disciplines. 

Working closely with academics and members of technical team you will provide specialist support relating to technical activities. Working across several laboratories with a high degree of autonomy. Provide additional technical support across the college of Engineering as required. You will be part of a technical team responsible for the ongoing maintenance, operation and safety of college equipment. Able to provide full technical support and instruction to students and staff including training and advice on the appropriate use of resources.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrable experience of event technologies and be responsible for preparation, maintenance, programming and operation of sound, lighting, video and rigging equipment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Whilst this role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your individual eligibility before applying for this position. Visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

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