Lecturer in Set Design

Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe campus

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently – because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

This exciting role is to teach on our BA (Hons) Set Design for Stage and Screen programme. You will also be expected to lead this programme.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. We are particularly looking for talented individuals with experience of:

• Designing sets for both live performance and film production
• Scale model-making skills
• CAD modelling skills
• Technical Drawing skills
• A good knowledge of CAD technical drawing (preferably Vectorworks, Sketchup, Autocad or Rhino)
• A good knowledge of set building construction and prop making techniques.
• A good knowledge of safe working practices and Risk Assessment processes.
• A good knowledge of specialist materials and suppliers.
• Knowledge of industry professional bodies and organisations.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

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For further information about this role please contact Janis.Hart@bnu.ac.uk

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process.

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Closing Date: 22 July 2026

Interview Date: 3 August 2026

BNU is a is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

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