Senior Film Technician

BIMM Institute; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BIMM Institute is seeking a Senior Film Technician to lead the technical support team for its film facilities in Birmingham. This role includes managing a team, ensuring health and safety compliance, and providing specialist technical support to students and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in the film industry, strong communication skills, and the flexibility to adapt to the needs of the campus community.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Film industry or in a relevant educational setting.
• Competence in managing film facilities and technical equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Film Technicians, ensuring optimal support for students.
• Set up equipment for lessons and coordinate technical demonstrations.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in collaboration with the Senior Health & Safety Officer.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Standard education including proficiency in English and Mathematics

Tools

Film facilities and equipment management

Job description

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At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the role

As a Senior Film Technician, you will be the technical lead for our specialist film facilities. You will manage and develop a team of Film Technicians, ensuring our students receive the best possible technical support for their learning experience. This role involves hands-on work with cutting-edge film equipment and collaboration with various stakeholders to maintain high standards of health and safety.

What You'll Do

•Lead and develop a team of Film Technicians, creating and maintaining staff rotas to optimise support for students.

•Partner with the Senior Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety policies on campus and at external venues.

•Advocate for and uphold health and safety standards, providing guidance and escalating concerns about non-compliance.

•Set up technical equipment for lessons and coordinate technical demonstrations in collaboration with the Building and Technical Services Manager and lecturers.

•Offer specialist technical support to staff and students, ensuring smooth operation of all film facilities.

•Maintain an asset list of technical equipment and manage the signing in/out process for equipment hire.

•Conduct routine and ad-hoc checks of technical equipment, keeping detailed records and reporting to the Building and Technical Services Manager.

•Perform low-level maintenance and repairs on technical equipment and liaise with external contractors when necessary.

•Induct students, staff, and lecturers on the safe and effective use of specialist facilities and resources.

•Train and develop team members on core aspects of Technical Services to promote shared knowledge and workload allocation.

What You'll Bring:

•A good standard of general education, including proficiency in English and Mathematics.

•Experience working in the Film industry or a relevant specialist education provider.

•Competence in using and managing film facilities and equipment.

•Confidence in both verbal and written communication.

•Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

•Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the needs of the campus community.