University of Salford
Creative Technical Assistant
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Role Purpose
This role holder will be based at the Broadcast Production Equipment Store and will assist in the day-to-day delivery of the loan of specialist equipment. The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment; we seek talented employees, who are ready for a challenge, willing to learn new skills, and are able to provide a frontline professional service to our customers. You will join an experienced technical team, who will support you in your learning journey within the role, however, from time to time you will be expected to work under your own initiative, whilst adhering to the strict working practices an equipment store environment requires.
Please note that applications will only be considered from graduates of the University of Salford. If you are not a University of Salford graduate, please do not submit an application. This opportunity may close early depending on candidate volumes.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparations of cameras and associated equipment for loan to Students.
- Support Students in the checking of equipment for filming.
- Assist the equipment store team in the cleaning and repair of cameras and grip.
- Provide professional customer service to Students and Staff loaning equipment.
- Support the booking of equipment on SISO.
About the University
The School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology is a leading centre for practice-based education in the creative disciplines. Through significant investment in our staff and facilities, we are strengthening our position as a centre of excellence for socially engaged teaching practice and research whose graduates are sought after as content creators and for the innovative application of creative technology, both in the creative industries and across wider sectors of the economy.
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Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave, and continuous professional development.
All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing, from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.
We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community, and the world around you.
At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect, and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.
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