Senior Technician (Media and Digital) - Maternity Cover

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

As an integral member of the Media Department, the postholder will provide both technical expertise and academic support across a range of modules. The role also involves offering technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance to students, ensuring they receive timely support in resolving any technical issues encountered during their studies.

Additional responsibilities include equipment management. Keeping equipment to a standard. Students in certain modules require equipment for their assignments. There are a set number of rental kits that can be loaned. Candidates need to organise and manage student expectations for rental equipment as well as monitor any loans.

Separately is the management and operation of the studio space allocated to the School of Culture and Communication. Any candidates would dictate and bookkeep the studio. Taking bookings from staff and students. Learning the equipment and ability to accommodate requests.

Candidates may also be tasked with the support of another facility known as Hydra. Expectations of support include setting up the system and ensuring the successful running of exercises.

Candidates should preferably have a degree in media and courses that focus on content creation and practical experience. For example, camera operations and video editing.

Experience of the following equipment and skillsets in these associated areas would be advantageous:

• Content creation. Mainly video.
• Camera operation. Using a mixture of different models from Blackmagic to Sony.
• Video editing, preferably using Adobe software or DaVinci.
• Administrative skills, including standard Microsoft software and bookkeeping.
• Studio time and experience would be beneficial.
• A general interest and competency regarding technology and computers.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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