Graduate Technical Assistant

Job Summary – The Communications, Drama & Film Department at the University of Exeter are looking for a recent graduate to work alongside their busy technical team.  You will be supporting the work of undergraduate and postgraduate students in their use of practical & technical facilities and resources, ensuring all resources are ready for use, when necessary, in good order, and to prepare and set-up spaces for performances, workshops, film shoots and other events, working with students and academic staff. The Department has a strong practical emphasis and wishes to ensure standards of safety and professionalism, whilst maintaining a pleasant working environment during a busy and complex schedule. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership scheme and offers full-time hours (36.5 hours per week) from October 2023 to June 2024.  You will be based in offices in central Exeter. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.   

About You - You should be a graduate who has enthusiasm and experience of working with entertainment technology at any level, suitable degree-level education ideally in an area related to the creative industries, and prior experience of professional theatrical lighting and/or sound design, or rigging experience, or film/tv production including working on a team to create theatre productions or filmed projects. You should have skills in Microsoft Office, be confident navigating social media, be an effective communicator and have the ability to work to deadlines. You should have excellent written, verbal & interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people. The ability to work on own initiative, knowledge of lighting, sound or video editing software, and an understanding of the process of mounting a theatrical production and/or a narrative film/video.

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.   You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date: 15 October 2023

Interviews: 20 October 2023

For the full details and application process visit Handshake.

Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing internships@exeter.ac.uk. 

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The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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