Creative Technology Specialist

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working patterns

25–30 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing services

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University is seeking a Creative Technology Specialist to support live events, productions and streams across NTU venues and external facilities. You will maintain specialist production equipment, troubleshoot complex systems, and deliver workshops and training to staff and students aligned with your technical expertise.

The role offers hybrid working, flexible patterns and a strong commitment to safety and inclusive practice, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting live events, productions, and streams.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex integrated systems in live environments.
• Willingness to deliver staff and student training on technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for live events, productions, and live streams across NTU venues and external facilities.
• Support complex integrated systems, troubleshoot issues in a live environment, and stay adaptable.
• Create, deliver, and develop technical skills training for staff and students.
• Keep up to date with discipline knowledge and build a network of contacts to deliver a high quality service.
• Ensure consistent customer service and safe operation of specialist equipment and infrastructure.

Skills

Live events support

Technical troubleshooting

Staff training

Customer service

Team collaboration

Job description

Work at the cutting edge of digital innovation.

Doing things differently.

Creative Technology Specialist

£28,608 - £32,089 per annum ( Pro Rata )

Permanent/ Part Time 18.5 Hours per week

About the Role

• You will provide technical and operational support for live events, productions, and live streams across NTU venues, studio spaces, on location, or at external events facilities; with a specific focus on the specialist technology within the Metronome entertainment venue and the X Esports facility at the city campus.
• You will provide technical support on complex integrated systems within NTU event facilities; requiring troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a live environment. You will be adaptable and solutions focused.
• You will be responsible for the creation, delivery, and development of technical skills training to staff and students across NTU, delivering workshops and production support activity that aligns with your technical specialism.
• You will actively keep up to date with relevant discipline knowledge, trends and technology, and apply this to practices. Identify appropriate learning opportunities for the team. Build a network of internal and external contacts that help the team deliver a high quality, industry-relevant service.
• You will be responsible for providing a consistent and effective customer service across the remit of the Creative Technology Services team; maintaining the specialist production equipment and infrastructure within scope, and ensuring all staff and students are working within a safe environment.

We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.

About Us

Digital technologies (DT) is at the cutting edge of digital innovation, partnering with global organisations to focus on delivering an outstanding student and staff digital experience.

At NTU, digital will be our differentiator; it will provide opportunities to enhance the timeliness and quality of the delivery of teaching and learning, research, support for our students, and the delivery of services. Whether you're looking to start a career in IT or are already a specialist in digital technology and it’s uses, our DT team at NTU could be the perfect place for you.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Thomas Bee (Head of Creative Technology Services) at [e-mail]

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Safeguarding Statement

Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website