Senior Technician (Audiovisual)

UNIVERSITY OF READING; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university in Reading seeks an experienced individual to support audiovisual teaching and project work. You'll advise students on art techniques and maintain equipment stock. Ideal candidates will have specialist experience with digital tools, organisation skills, and a passion for helping artists succeed.

Qualifications

• Specialist experience with audiovisual equipment.
• Organised approach to managing workload using databases.
• Passion for assisting artists in creating art.

Responsibilities

• Support practical teaching and project work in audiovisual activities.
• Advise students on techniques for producing artwork.
• Maintain stock of equipment and training records.

Skills

Experience with digital cameras

Knowledge of Adobe Premier

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of digital editing tools

Job description

Full time, permanent

Closing Date: 23:59 on 6 October 2025

Interview Date: 15 October 2025

Overview

The University of Reading Technical Services and the Reading School of Art seek an experienced, motivated individual to support practical teaching and project work in their audiovisual and related activities.

Responsibilities

• As a member of our team you will use your technical skills and practical insight to work with students and academic staff to plan and adequately resource project work, maintaining both our stock of equipment and records related to it, training on equipment and software as required.
• Supporting students in a studio environment, you will work to understand their needs, and offer advice and guidance on techniques they might use to produce their Artwork, with emphasis on the proper use of digital tools, and safe practice in areas such as electrical safety and work at height.

Qualifications and Skills

• A specialist level of experience with equipment such as digital cameras, lighting, display equipment, digital media players, sound recording and lighting.
• Good knowledge of the use of a range of digital packages for editing and production, particularly Adobe Premier and other elements of the Adobe package.
• An organised approach to managing a changing workload, with an emphasis on the use of databases and other electronic tools
• Excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping artists complete their aims, and produce excellent works of Art.

Contact details

Contact Name Keith Hill

Contact Job Title Associate Director of Technical Services

Contact Email address [e-mail]

Alternative Contact Name Julia Crabtree

Alternative Contact Job Title Head Of Department

Alternative Contact Email address [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.