Warning
Mae'r hysbyseb swydd hon wedi dod i ben ac mae'r ceisiadau wedi cau.
CoSTAR National Lab Studio Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Awst 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £40,000 i £50,000 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Medi 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Buckinghamshire, South East England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | National Film & Television School |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
Crynodeb
We are recruiting for an experienced and versatile Studio Manager to oversee the operations of our new CoSTAR National R&D Lab studio facility based at Pinewood Studios. This role will be responsible for the management of a range of specialist and traditional creative technologies related to the future of Virtual Production as well as real time performance. You will be responsible for both the LED volume and traditional soundstage as well as a range of the latest equipment including 5G private networks, head mounted displays, and different production software solutions.
Purpose of role:
The Studio Manager will be responsible for the management of a range of specialist and traditional creative technologies, including the LED volume and traditional soundstage as well as a range of equipment from 5G private networks, head mounted displays and different production software solutions. The Studio Manager will be responsible for managing a team in the set-up, configuration and operation of studio equipment, directing technical staff to support research and development activities within the Lab.
As Studio Manager you will:
- Collaborate with stakeholders at Royal Holloway, University of London, and other CoSTAR partners to establish and develop the new National Lab studio infrastructure at our Pinewood location.
- Ensure the smooth operation of the studio by establishing and maintaining efficient office systems and processes.
- Lead and support the team to ensure the seamless running of the studio, enabling the delivery of courses and production activities.
- Manage the daily scheduling of studio space, assigning duties to team members as appropriate.
- Work closely with the Head of Innovation and other CoSTAR colleagues to ensure workshops are delivered smoothly, on schedule, and within budget, while addressing all student learning outcomes.
- Provide day-to-day operational support to staff, students, and external companies in the use of the studio.
- Schedule and ensure timely maintenance, including repairs, software updates, and infrastructure upgrades across all studio areas.
- Oversee the installation and repair of studio equipment and facilities, including both routine and reactive maintenance.
- Manage procurement of studio equipment and supplies, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and timely availability of resources.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
- Provide timely input into regular planning and reporting of the Facility utilisation and projects in line with the expectations of the funding body.
- Contribute to regular evaluations of new and emerging technologies relevant to the research & development aspirations of CoSTAR partners.
- Perform any other duties reasonably associated with the position.
- To support and enable an inclusive and sustainability-aware culture of active staff engagement within CoSTAR, including effective representation of staff research and development capabilities and interest in programme design
- To work with colleagues across the CoSTAR partners to develop a culture of excellence, promoting innovation, team-working and collaboration
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- You will be an experienced practitioner working in the film and television industry with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of a working studio and the latest developments related to virtual production.
- You will have expertise and demonstrable experience in Studio operations, with some experience in Virtual Production
- Strong leadership skills, experience managing a team and/or training and mentoring new crew
- Detailed knowledge of studio engineering with the ability to train others in the field and provide hands-on support for the School facilities
- Ability to perform fault diagnosis and repair
- Ability to work as part of a team, being organised, flexible and with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stay calm under pressure with excellent time management skills
- Ability to successfully manage relationships with a wide range of contacts both internal and external to the School
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills
- Good IT skills
- Good current contacts with the (UK) production community
- Experience of working with research and development teams to support experimentation and innovation
- Experience of teaching and/or professional training
- Knowledge of research and development in creative technologies associated with Virtual Production
- Commitment to developing one’s own practice as both a studio manager and an educator
The closing date for applications will be Tuesday 8th September 2024.
Purpose of role:
The Studio Manager will be responsible for the management of a range of specialist and traditional creative technologies, including the LED volume and traditional soundstage as well as a range of equipment from 5G private networks, head mounted displays and different production software solutions. The Studio Manager will be responsible for managing a team in the set-up, configuration and operation of studio equipment, directing technical staff to support research and development activities within the Lab.
As Studio Manager you will:
- Collaborate with stakeholders at Royal Holloway, University of London, and other CoSTAR partners to establish and develop the new National Lab studio infrastructure at our Pinewood location.
- Ensure the smooth operation of the studio by establishing and maintaining efficient office systems and processes.
- Lead and support the team to ensure the seamless running of the studio, enabling the delivery of courses and production activities.
- Manage the daily scheduling of studio space, assigning duties to team members as appropriate.
- Work closely with the Head of Innovation and other CoSTAR colleagues to ensure workshops are delivered smoothly, on schedule, and within budget, while addressing all student learning outcomes.
- Provide day-to-day operational support to staff, students, and external companies in the use of the studio.
- Schedule and ensure timely maintenance, including repairs, software updates, and infrastructure upgrades across all studio areas.
- Oversee the installation and repair of studio equipment and facilities, including both routine and reactive maintenance.
- Manage procurement of studio equipment and supplies, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and timely availability of resources.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
- Provide timely input into regular planning and reporting of the Facility utilisation and projects in line with the expectations of the funding body.
- Contribute to regular evaluations of new and emerging technologies relevant to the research & development aspirations of CoSTAR partners.
- Perform any other duties reasonably associated with the position.
- To support and enable an inclusive and sustainability-aware culture of active staff engagement within CoSTAR, including effective representation of staff research and development capabilities and interest in programme design
- To work with colleagues across the CoSTAR partners to develop a culture of excellence, promoting innovation, team-working and collaboration
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- You will be an experienced practitioner working in the film and television industry with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of a working studio and the latest developments related to virtual production.
- You will have expertise and demonstrable experience in Studio operations, with some experience in Virtual Production
- Strong leadership skills, experience managing a team and/or training and mentoring new crew
- Detailed knowledge of studio engineering with the ability to train others in the field and provide hands-on support for the School facilities
- Ability to perform fault diagnosis and repair
- Ability to work as part of a team, being organised, flexible and with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stay calm under pressure with excellent time management skills
- Ability to successfully manage relationships with a wide range of contacts both internal and external to the School
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills
- Good IT skills
- Good current contacts with the (UK) production community
- Experience of working with research and development teams to support experimentation and innovation
- Experience of teaching and/or professional training
- Knowledge of research and development in creative technologies associated with Virtual Production
- Commitment to developing one’s own practice as both a studio manager and an educator
The closing date for applications will be Tuesday 8th September 2024.