Film Production Equipment Store Manager
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, M5 4WT |
| Company: | University of Salford (Personnel) |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 308 |
Summary
Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Film Production Equipment Store Manager to join our Technical Team at School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology. The successful candidate will lead the Film Production Store team, overseeing the loan, maintenance, and management of film equipment. With strong knowledge of independent filmmaking, they will support students and staff through demonstrations, workshops, and technical expertise. This role combines leadership, customer service, and hands-on technical skills while ensuring safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The post is part of our technical team providing essential support across specialist spaces at Newton Building and MediaCity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the Film Production Equipment Store team
- Oversee loan, maintenance, and safe use of specialist film equipment
- Demonstrate and support use of equipment for students and staff
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of film production technology and trends
- Deliver excellent customer service with strong technical expertise
- Liaise with suppliers for quotes, repairs, maintenance, and equipment servicing
- Oversee selection, installation, and procurement of new equipment and software within budget
A bit about the School of Arts, Media, and Creative Technology
We are one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the north-west. We pride ourselves on the specialist programmes we offer which benefit from close relationships with industry. A hub of creativity and innovation, our programmes encompass music, dance, design, media, English and performing arts.
Our Arts, Media and Communications Centre delivers research into and across arts, humanities and social sciences. Our research anticipates and supports the needs of our media industry neighbours, such as ITV, BBC and Dock 10, developing high impact technologies.
Our £50 million new Adelphi building is home to the next generation of forward-thinking artists, designers, performers, educators, fashion icons, popstars, dancers and musicians.
We have a dedicated campus at the heart of MediaCity, one of the country's leading digital and media hubs.
Our impressive film sets at the Newton Building are designed to industry standards, giving students the chance to train in facilities that match those used by professionals.
We are proud to be a School that nurtures creativity, values talent, and provides a collaborative space in which our colleagues, students and partners can thrive.
Read more: https://www.salford.ac.uk/jobs/careers-at-the-school-of-arts-media-and-creative-technology
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
- The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discount
Job Description
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