Interim Studio Manager Screen, Digital and Design Practices

University of the Arts London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Arts London invites applications for an Interim Studio Manager within the Wimbledon College of Arts School of Performance Technical Team. You will oversee the day-to-day operation of studios and specialist facilities, lead a small technical staff, and ensure safe, efficient delivery of teaching, research and public events.

You will bring extensive digital production and emerging technologies experience, a relevant degree or equivalent professional practice, and a

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline or substantial professional experience gained in higher education, the creative industries or a comparable technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of studios and specialist facilities.
• Coordinate technical services, resources and staff across teaching, research, public events and commercial activity.
• Provide technical leadership, demonstrations, training and guidance to students and staff.
• Develop and mentor a small technical team, ensuring health and safety standards.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Interim Studio Manager to join the School of Performance Technical Team at Wimbledon College of Arts (WCA), part of the University of the Arts London (UAL). This exciting role supports the delivery of an outstanding teaching, learning and creative environment within one of the UK’s leading centres for Theatre, Screen and Performance Art, where performers, designers, makers and creative technologists collaborate on ambitious interdisciplinary projects.

Working across our emerging technologies, digital production and theatre design facilities, you will coordinate specialist technical services, resources and expertise that support teaching, research, public events and commercial activity. The role combines specialist technical knowledge with line management, mentoring and development of a small technical team.

You will play a central role in the day-to-day management of studios and specialist facilities, working closely with the Technical Operations Manager, Programme Director, Course Leaders and academic colleagues to ensure resources, equipment and staff are used safely, effectively and efficiently. You will contribute to the planning, delivery and continuous enhancement of technical services that underpin our progressive and practice-based curriculum.

The position requires expertise across live, recorded and digital performance environments, including digital sound and video production, virtual reality systems, animation, video game production and theatre design technologies such as CAD drawing and model box making. You will provide technical leadership, demonstrations, training and guidance, enabling students to realise ambitious productions, projects and installations.

Through your collaborative approach, commitment to innovation and passion for supporting creative practice, you will help create an inspiring, inclusive and professionally focused environment in which students, staff and visiting practitioners can thrive.

You will be an experienced technical professional with substantial expertise in digital production and emerging technologies within Theatre, Screen and Performance Art. A degree in a relevant discipline, and/or significant professional experience gained in higher education, the creative industries or a comparable technical environment, is essential.

You will have experience managing specialist technical facilities, equipment and resources, coordinating multiple projects and maintaining high standards of health and safety. Experience of supporting teaching and learning through technical training, demonstrations and creative project delivery is highly desirable.

You will be confident leading and developing technical staff while building strong collaborative relationships with students, academic colleagues and external partners. Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills are essential, together with the ability to balance creative ambition with technical feasibility and operational requirements.

A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and emerging technologies is central to the role. Through your expertise, leadership and collaborative approach, you will play a key role in shaping an exceptional technical environment that enables creative experimentation, interdisciplinary practice and an outstanding student experience.

Closing date: 29 November 2026.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 9 December 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Freddie Lippi, Programme Studio Manager Acting and Performance [e-mail]

If you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor at [e-mail]