JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
GRADE:
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FACULTY:
Technician Demonstrator, BA (Hons) Costume and Performance Design
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Senior Technician, Performance Design
Faculty of Media and Performance
ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND CHALLENGES
Course teams are supported by staff that work directly with students within their learning
environments. Technician Demonstrators are available during the working day to support
students in the use of specialised equipment and work areas. They also assist in the
management of resources.
On a day-to-day basis the Technician Demonstrator works across the subject area, supporting
BA, MA and short course students and activities, taking daily direction from the Course
Leaders. Line management structure, however, is through the Senior Technician who will
undertake Staff Performance Reviews and will have oversight of Health & Safety issues and the
work of all Technician Demonstrators across the subject area..
The post requires an adaptable person, able to provide a wide range of services and support in
a busy and demanding environment, involving some evening and weekend working.
Working closely with the BA (Hons) Costume and Performance Design, the post holder will
need to have experience of working in Film and TV, on set and on location, knowledge of
Wardrobe Supervision and an interest in the history of dress. The post holder should also
maintain an up-to-date knowledge of their specialist professional and vocational area,
participating in training and development activities to ensure efficient provision of service and
continued self-development.
The post holder will provide support to increasingly independent learners, managing student
expectations and supporting the development of provision within BA (Hons) Costume and
Performance Design course
PURPOSE
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To provide workshops, demonstrations and instruction to students on new and existing
equipment, processes and techniques.
To ensure that the learning environment is equipped including studios, computer suites and
workshop areas.
Deliver Health and Safety and Technical Operations induction programmes to students with
particular reference to studio and workshop usage in order to ensure safe working
practices in accordance with the University’s Health & Safety Policy
Produce and review relevant health and safety documentation, including risk assessments,
under the direction of the Senior Technician
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KEY DELIVERABLES
Specialist:
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Customer / Teamwork:
Planning & Organisation:
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To demonstrate specialist knowledge of Wardrobe Supervision and film or TV set
practice through the competent demonstration of techniques and processes
To demonstrate a thorough understanding of the history of dress
To have an understanding of running a Costume Store
To construct and adapt resource area equipment, teaching aids, models or
samples in order that teaching and exhibition areas are equipped appropriately and
to a professional standard
To provide appropriate organisational and student support for all technical areas
according to the requirements of the Course team
To plan and develop training programmes to include the preparation of technical
handouts required in support of projects, curriculum development and
documentation
To contribute to annual course reports, reviews, monitoring and Quality inspection
visits
To advise and provide detailed documentation to support annual capital bids, the
renewal of all materials, equipment.
To maintain stocks and keep appropriate budgetary records
To maintain individual student records of attendance and attainment
To organise and oversee International and UK trips.
To organise the technical aspects of the onsite Degree show in addition to external
events.
To produce and review relevant health and safety documentation, including risk
assessments, under the direction of the Senior Technician
To assist the Marketing, Short Course and International departments with the
design and production of recruitment and marketing materials
To assist the team in producing the end of year catalogue and promotional material
To work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively as a member of a team and on
own initiative to ensure all technician related operations of the course, are delivered
to a high standard
To assist the Course Leader, Faculty Technical Manager and Senior Technician in
the effective and efficient operation of the Faculty in whatever manner deemed
appropriate and to undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required by
the University, for example, contribute to the decision-making processes regarding
new technological delivery for the curricula, associated budgetary considerations
and other matters
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ORGANISATION CHART
Senior Technician
Course Leader
Lecturer
Lecturer
Technician
Demonstrator
CONTACTS
Internal
 The post holder will mainly liaise with the other technical staff, Senior Technician,
Course staff and students and may be asked to attend University meetings and
committees as appropriate
External
 The post holder is expected to participate (where appropriate) in subject networks and
interest groups and to liaise with companies and suppliers
THE OFFER (pro rata for part-time contracts):
Job Title:
Technician Demonstrator
Contract Type:
Permanent
FTE:
Full Time
Salary:
£23,386 per annum
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) per annum
Grade:
Hours:
Start Date:
III
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ASAP
Pension: On joining the AUB employees automatically become members of either the
Teachers’ Pensions Scheme (academic staff) or the Local Government Pension Scheme
(professional services staff), unless they choose to opt out.
Relocation and Interview Expenses Policy: Please refer to the University’s recruitment
pages on the website for more information on this: http://employment.aub.ac.uk/.
Parking Policy: In providing a specialist high quality educational experience in art, design,
media and performance the University is committed to focusing on embedding continuous
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environmental improvement and to sustainable transport. We therefore strongly encourage
applicants, staff and students to use public transport when arriving at the campus. Applicants
travelling by rail should arrive at Bournemouth Central Station where there is a regular bus
service from the station (Yellow Bus 6 or Unilinx U3) and a taxi rank. Parking at the University
is limited and we can only guarantee car parking to visitors coming for an interview who have
mobility problems. However, if you are travelling by car we have a drop off point at the main
entrance, or you could park locally in Winton, which is on a bus route to and from the University.
Employees have to purchase a parking permit to use the parking facilities. Employees who live
within a 1.5 mile radius of the University will not be eligible for a car-parking permit. NB: there
are some exemptions for those with disabilities and during pregnancy (please enquire).
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ABOUT AUB
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If you’d like to work at one of the UK’s leading arts universities, on a friendly campus, in
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The Arts University Bournemouth has an international reputation for creative excellence. But we
want to achieve more and we’re always looking for people who can help us make a real
difference to our students’ time here.
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We’re creative specialists. Our courses, campus and culture inspire and prepare our students to
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We believe in having the right tools for the job. Our facilities are designed to help students and
staff do their best: workshops with the latest equipment, dedicated theatre spaces, recording
studios, digital suites and more.
We encourage our students to collaborate, to be curious, to take risks and to push the
boundaries of their subject. And we invite outstanding lecturers and industry experts who add to
our own expertise.
Above all, we want to recruit great people, academic, business and support staff - which is
where you come in.
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