Creative Technician: Centre for Blended Realities

The Centre for Blended Realities is building upon a 20-year immersive research legacy at Falmouth University to generate ambitious, socially engaged, and bespoke offerings that push the boundaries of media and artistic expression while simultaneously equipping and incubating a collaborative and sustainable research culture.

 

As its activity expands, the Centre is seeking a dynamic and proactive Creative Technician who will play a key role in supporting their team. The role-holder will possess specialist knowledge in their area and bring a broad-spectrum approach to technology application within the Centre as required.

 

We are looking for IT-literate, resourceful individual who will be able to work collaboratively and flexibly to provide technical support, demonstration, and supervision for the technical facilities, equipment, and processes for the Centre. This includes the set-up, maintenance and supply of resources and equipment, and the provision of technical assistance, induction, and advice to all users, including students, teaching and research staff, and external clients.

 

You will have an NQV4 qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience in one or more identified technical specialisms, and diplomatic and well-developed communication skills for engaging with students, external clients, and academics.

 

This role requires an up-to-date knowledge of related technical practice and a commitment to continual specialist development, along with the ability to service and maintain technical facilities, equipment and processes and experience of current Health & Safety guidelines and the writing of risk assessments.

 

We are looking to hear from candidates who also have the following skills/experience: 

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.

 

This is a full time, 35 hours a week position across Monday-Friday, with the occasional requirement to work outside of office hours.

 

If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email [email protected].

 

The closing date for the position is Sunday 16 December 2024.

Interviews will take place week commencing 13 January 2025

For more than 120 years, Falmouth University has been a hub of creative and technological education and change. We are Cornwall’s University, a strong local and anchor institution within its defining rural and coastal community.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional higher education and research, harnessing the fusion of creativity and technology as foundations of the future economy. We use our knowledge and expertise in these disciplines to generate positive and sustainable opportunities for all.

 

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including: