Technician Demonstrator in Music & Sound

University of Gloucestershire; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Gloucestershire invites applications for a Technician Demonstrator in Music & Sound at its Cheltenham campus. The 0.6FTE, on-site role supports students in Popular Music, Music Business and Sound and Music Production in our studios and rehearsal spaces.

You will work with flagship facilities including a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos suite and a 22.2 immersive audio lab, helping students turn ideas into finished work while delivering hands-on demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• As a Technical Demonstrator, you’ll be the friendly, knowledgeable presence in our studios and rehearsal spaces.
• You’ll support students in Popular Music, Music Business and Sound and Music Production as they turn ideas into finished work.
• You’ll help with operation of flagship facilities, including recording studios and immersive audio labs.

Job description

Technician Demonstrator in Music & Sound

Summary

Location:

Location: PARK CAMPUS

Job Type:

Job Type: Support

Closing Date:

Closing Date: 11/20/2026

Date Posted:

Date Posted: 10/29/2026

Reference:

Reference: S2306

Description

0.6FTE, 22.2 hours per week

The postholder will be expected to work on site for thefull hours of the contract as this is a student facing role.

About the school

The University of Gloucestershire has a proud history of musiceducation, and we continue to pride ourselves on our support for students indeveloping their employability alongside their academic, creative and personalgrowth through innovative pedagogy and real-world engagement.

The government's Creative Industries Sector Plan aims to make the UK thebest place in the world to make music. It calls for a skilled, diverseworkforce, support for the next generation of talent, and wider adoption of newtechnology to strengthen human-led creativity. It also backs creative clustersoutside London and values the role of universities and industry workingtogether.

About the role

As a Technical Demonstrator, you’ll be the friendly, knowledgeablepresence in our studios and rehearsal spaces. You’ll support students onPopular Music, Music Business and Sound and Music Production as they turn ideasinto finished work, using flagship recording studios, a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos suiteand a 22.2 immersive audio lab at our Cheltenham Creative and Computing Campus.

Key dates

Interview: 27 th November 2026

Please note that this role does not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Workervisa route.

Sam Roberts - Technical Services Manager - [e-mail]

The University is committed to building adiverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currentlyunder-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a DisabilityConfident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that theUniversity is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, weguarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability setout in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

The University has also signed the ArmedForces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serveor have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly arrière and not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair andequitable treatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value thetransferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part ofthis commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partnerswho meet the essential criteria within the job specification.

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