Part time - Permanent - High Wycombe and Pinewood
Salary - £27,979 - £31,396 (pro rata)
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
We have an exciting opportunity for a SFX Technician to join our Technical and Simulation Resources team. The purpose of the role is to provide theoretical and practical support to students in special effects and prosthetics while providing additional support to the wider technical team.
The role will be varied and will include having responsibility for Health and Safety and Maintenance and there will be some autonomy in making decisions which support the student experience as well as a variety of other tasks which are detailed in the job description.
You must have excellent practical knowledge in prosthetics and special effects techniques, be organised, have a keen eye for detail and be comfortable dealing with a variety of personality types in a changing environment with strict deadlines as well as managing and supporting team members.
What we offer:
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Enrico Garofalo at [email protected]
All applications are to be made in full and online. The University operates an anonymized shortlisting process and therefore any uploaded CVs or supporting documents must not include your name and personal details.
Closing Date: 8 November 2024
Interview Date: 18 November 2024
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£28,879 - £32,296
Hours per week
18.5
Closing Date
08/11/2024
Ref No
1631
Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: SFX Technician
Faculty/Directorate: DTS
Grade: E
Location: Pinewood Studios and High Wycombe
Hours: 0.5 FTE (18.5 hours per week)
Responsible to: Technical Manager; Art, Design, Media Production and Performance
Responsible for: N/A
Job Purpose: The purpose of the role is to provide theoretical and practical support to students in special effects and prosthetics
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A = Application T = Test I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
Means of Testing
Educated to A Level standard or equivalent
A
Knowledge & Experience
Detailed knowledge of techniques or processes relevant to post.
A/I
Proven experience of working within teams
A/I
Good working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety policies
A/I
Evidence of demonstrating complex specialist tasks and procedures
A/I
Skills
Excellent communication skills
I
Empathy and Understanding
I
Good negotiation skills
I
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
A/I
Ability to work under pressure and against tight deadlines
I
Ability to make informed decisions
I
Special Requirements
To be prepared to work evenings and weekends when required.
A/I
To be willing and able to travel between sites as and when required
A/I
BBF (Top 3 key behavioural categories most applicable to the role)
WORKING TOGETHER
DELIVERING EXCELLENT SERVICE
ENGAGING WITH THE WIDER CONTEXT
Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£28,879 - £32,296
Hours per week
18.5
Closing Date
08/11/2024
Ref No
1631