Technical Instructor - Audio Technologies
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Lancashire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0128-26 |
Summary
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work within the Creative Industries Support Team at the University of Lancashire.
The post holder will play a crucial role, as a part of our highly skilled Technical Services team, in supporting the audio technology facilities predominantly centred around the Media Factory building on the Preston campus. The post holder will specifically be involved in a technical instruction role working with and developing a wide range of audio technologies in studio environments including live sound, recording studios, project studios, foley, and audio for television, radio, filmmaking. animation and games design.
The successful candidate will be primarily focussed on supporting undergraduate classes for media, design and performing arts students, but there may also be involvement with supporting students studying fine art, fashion, photography and journalism.
About you:
The successful candidate will be naturally inquisitive and will possess extensive experience, skills and knowledge in the use and support of relevant equipment and facilities associated with an audio technology environment. They will have the ability to work with initiative and independently and work co-operatively within a team.
You will need to have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experiential learning, along with having an AVID Pro Tools trainer certification or a willingness to work towards.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We have an exciting opportunity to work within the Creative Industries Support Team at the University of Lancashire.
The post holder will play a crucial role, as a part of our highly skilled Technical Services team, in supporting the audio technology facilities predominantly centred around the Media Factory building on the Preston campus. The post holder will specifically be involved in a technical instruction role working with and developing a wide range of audio technologies in studio environments including live sound, recording studios, project studios, foley, and audio for television, radio, filmmaking. animation and games design.
The successful candidate will be primarily focussed on supporting undergraduate classes for media, design and performing arts students, but there may also be involvement with supporting students studying fine art, fashion, photography and journalism.
About you:
The successful candidate will be naturally inquisitive and will possess extensive experience, skills and knowledge in the use and support of relevant equipment and facilities associated with an audio technology environment. They will have the ability to work with initiative and independently and work co-operatively within a team.
You will need to have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experiential learning, along with having an AVID Pro Tools trainer certification or a willingness to work towards.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
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