Account Manager

St Mary's University; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Twickenham is looking for an experienced academic to lead its BA Creative Production programme. Responsibilities include teaching, recruitment, and ensuring high student engagement standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in contemporary theatre, digital drafting, and audio-visual technology. This role aims to enhance student experiences through collaboration and leadership in creative arts education.

Qualifications

• Expertise in contemporary theatre and performance design.
• Knowledge of digital drafting and relevant software tools.
• Ability to manage lighting and/or sound effectively.
• Understanding of AV technology is essential.
• Experience in Higher Education necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activities for the course.
• Teach various modules in Creative Arts.
• Develop collaborations with local FE colleges.
• Ensure student experience meets higher education standards.
• Support cultural engagement activities at the School.

Skills

Expert knowledge in contemporary theatre and performance design practices

Specific competencies in digital drafting and associated software platforms

Experience in lighting and/or sound

Strong understanding of audio-visual technology

Good understanding of Higher Education processes

Ability to ensure positive student experience

Job description

Course Lead – BA Creative Production

St Mary's University is seeking an experienced academic to join the Creative Arts team as the Course Lead for our BA Creative Production programme.

Responsibilities:

• Lead recruitment activities.
• Teach modules across the Creative Arts.
• Collaborate with the Associate Head of Partnerships in developing collaborations with local FE colleges.
• Ensure the student experience meets higher education standards.
• Support the School’s overall cultural engagement activities, including the annual Festival of Creativity.

Requirements:

• Expert knowledge and experience in contemporary theatre and performance design practices.
• Specific competencies in digital drafting and associated software platforms.
• Experience in lighting and/or sound.
• Strong understanding of audio-visual (AV) technology.
• Good understanding of Higher Education processes.
• Demonstrable ability to ensure the student experience.

Closing Date: 5 January

Interviews likely on: 20 January

About St Mary's University

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

St Mary's University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident employer. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary's University holds a work visa sponsorship licence but will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.