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Senior Lecturer in Film and High End Television Production
| Posting date: | 06 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,389 to £56,535 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Derby |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0206-25 |
Summary
About the College/Department
At the heart of shaping future professionals and creative thinkers, the College of Health and Humanities brings together two dynamic and diverse schools:
The School of Health and Social Care
Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals and social care leaders through hands-on learning, expert teaching, and strong industry partnerships. Our courses are designed to meet the demands of real-world practice and improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.
The School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts
Celebrating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration. This school nurtures writers, performers, thinkers and artists, offering opportunities to grow intellectually and creatively across subjects like English, History, Creative Writing, Fine Art, and Media.
The School brings together a wide range of subjects, including:
Humanities
Law
Journalism and Media
Policing, Criminology and Social Sciences
Creative Arts
Whether exploring the past, shaping future policy, telling powerful stories, or creating inspiring work, our students develop the skills and confidence to contribute meaningfully to society and the creative industries.
Together, the College of Health and Humanities delivers a rich, interdisciplinary environment where students gain the skills, experience, and inspiration to make a meaningful impact in society.
About the Role
The School of Humanities and Creative Arts is looking for the right candidate to join our film and moving image provision, to work across award winning courses such as the BA (Hons) Film and High-End Television Production, and the MA in Film and Screen Production. Our courses have been a regular feature at national events such as NAHEMI and the RTS Student Awards alongside leading industry projects such as Format.
The successful candidates will build on the international reputation of the University and contribute to the delivery of the course through the provision of inspiring and supporting learning opportunities, providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for both students and colleagues. The role will enhance professional, academic and research partnerships to ensure that the course anticipates the changing needs of the screen industries.
About You
We are looking for a Senior Lecturer to lead modules across provision on the BA (Hons) Film and High-End Television Production, and the MA in Film and Screen Production. To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working in a studio environment, location filming, pitching, funding and commissioning, understand film studio etiquette, and sustainable filmmaking practice, preferably via BAFTA ALBERT. Experience of working with 35mm celluloid including loading stock into cameras is an advantage alongside both analogue and digital pipelines.
You should have either an established (or developing) research portfolio, which could be comprised of practice-based research, alongside a track record of grant capture and external project funding. An understanding of key quality metrics such as TEF, REF, and KEF alongside quality assurance practices is also required. An ability to work with external partners or stakeholders including PSRBs (ScreenSkills), BAFTA, NAHEMI, RTS, GTC, and local industry is also desirable.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Ben Harbisher, Subject Lead for Creative Arts via b.harbisher@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025).
If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:
Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.
For more information, visit our website.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.
Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.
At the heart of shaping future professionals and creative thinkers, the College of Health and Humanities brings together two dynamic and diverse schools:
The School of Health and Social Care
Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals and social care leaders through hands-on learning, expert teaching, and strong industry partnerships. Our courses are designed to meet the demands of real-world practice and improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.
The School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts
Celebrating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration. This school nurtures writers, performers, thinkers and artists, offering opportunities to grow intellectually and creatively across subjects like English, History, Creative Writing, Fine Art, and Media.
The School brings together a wide range of subjects, including:
Humanities
Law
Journalism and Media
Policing, Criminology and Social Sciences
Creative Arts
Whether exploring the past, shaping future policy, telling powerful stories, or creating inspiring work, our students develop the skills and confidence to contribute meaningfully to society and the creative industries.
Together, the College of Health and Humanities delivers a rich, interdisciplinary environment where students gain the skills, experience, and inspiration to make a meaningful impact in society.
About the Role
The School of Humanities and Creative Arts is looking for the right candidate to join our film and moving image provision, to work across award winning courses such as the BA (Hons) Film and High-End Television Production, and the MA in Film and Screen Production. Our courses have been a regular feature at national events such as NAHEMI and the RTS Student Awards alongside leading industry projects such as Format.
The successful candidates will build on the international reputation of the University and contribute to the delivery of the course through the provision of inspiring and supporting learning opportunities, providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for both students and colleagues. The role will enhance professional, academic and research partnerships to ensure that the course anticipates the changing needs of the screen industries.
About You
We are looking for a Senior Lecturer to lead modules across provision on the BA (Hons) Film and High-End Television Production, and the MA in Film and Screen Production. To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working in a studio environment, location filming, pitching, funding and commissioning, understand film studio etiquette, and sustainable filmmaking practice, preferably via BAFTA ALBERT. Experience of working with 35mm celluloid including loading stock into cameras is an advantage alongside both analogue and digital pipelines.
You should have either an established (or developing) research portfolio, which could be comprised of practice-based research, alongside a track record of grant capture and external project funding. An understanding of key quality metrics such as TEF, REF, and KEF alongside quality assurance practices is also required. An ability to work with external partners or stakeholders including PSRBs (ScreenSkills), BAFTA, NAHEMI, RTS, GTC, and local industry is also desirable.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Ben Harbisher, Subject Lead for Creative Arts via b.harbisher@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025).
If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:
Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.
For more information, visit our website.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.
Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.