Sound and Media Technician

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The University of Lancashire wishes to recruit a Sound and Media Technician to join our Technical Services team who primarily provide technical support to the wide variety of sound design and media related facilities on the Preston campus.

Duties will include providing technical support for the audio technical equipment based in our Recording Studios, TV Studio, Ensemble Rooms and all other studios. You will provide day to day technical support and advice to staff and students in the use of these facilities and its resources. 

You will also be required to coordinate and undertake installations, maintenance and configuration of equipment and ensure appropriate procedures and practices are followed. On occasion you will be expected to work on assessed live performances, supporting students from across a broad range of course disciplines. 

About you:

You will need to be practical with a high level of competence in the use and support of a wide range of audio equipment and techniques, backed up with great customer service skills. You will also have a good understanding of Health and Safety procedures, and experience of carrying out risk assessments would be advantageous. 

You will have a range of GCSE’s including Maths & English GCSE Grade C/ 4 or above (or equivalent). 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.