About the Role
To apply or view the job description please click on: https://jobs.leedsconservatoire.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=LC033
We are currently seeking an experienced Audio-Visual Manager to join the Technical & Performance Resources department at Leeds Conservatoire.
Leeds Conservatoire is a specialist conservatoire in the UK, delivering expert music and performing arts education to a community of over 1600 students. Our broad offering spans undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, along with Leeds Junior Conservatoire for young musicians and performers.
What You Will Do
This role extends beyond your technical expertise; you’ll be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective use of audio-visual services and resources throughout the institution and provide strategic oversight and leadership for all audio-visual operations at Leeds Conservatoire.
The role includes planning and organisation of physical and human resources, the creation of audio-visual content, and providing technical support. Your duties also involve authoring and publishing core information related to audio-visual resources, along with delivering training to students and staff.
You'll actively participate in departmental planning, as well as working closely with the Head of Technical & Performance Resources, academic management, technical and support teams. Staff responsibilities include recruitment, and management of audio-visual team.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in a digital media related subject e.g. Music Production, Film/TV Production, Music Technology or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience of creating audio-visual content for learning and teaching, events, and/or marketing purposes.
- Prior experience of capturing and editing audio-visual material.
- Prior experience and understanding of audio-visual technologies.
- Excellent digital literacy and IT skills
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Generous Annual leave entitlement
- Generous Pension schemes
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
- Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
About Us
Leeds Conservatoire is a music conservatoire located in the Quarry Hill district of Leeds. It provides a variety of undergraduate, foundation and postgraduate degrees in music, dance & drama related subject areas. It also offers a variety of short courses, and organises concerts, festivals and events relating to music & performance. Its emphasis on practical training, creative industry links, help ensure it provides a vibrant artistic community for students.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Choosing to work for the us means that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you.
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Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC), University Centre Leeds, Leeds Sixth Form College and Yorkshire Centre for Training & Development.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We recognise, value and champion diversity & Inclusion. As we engage with a diverse student population we want to ensure we reflect that in our staff population too. For us diversity is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. It is important to us that both staff and students achieve their full potential. Diversity is important to us, but inclusion is equally, if not more important. It’s not just about having the representation but also providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives. Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
