Decision Theatre Manager (2-Year FTC)

Job title:

Decision Theatre Manager (2-Year FTC)

Company

Harvey Nash

Job description

Decision Theatre Manager (2-Year FTC)ISS – Faculty IT
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £38,205 to £44,263
Closing Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 0649-24We are seeking to appoint a Decision Theatre Manager for Lancaster University’s new Decision Theatre. We require a person with good technical background in video production and a knowledge of AV.The Lancaster University Decision Theatre is a new and unique space on our Bailrigg campus. The room is semi-immersive space, comprising of 48 55inch LED screens.You will work in the Learning Spaces Technology Support, Digital Media, and the wider technical events delivery service team. However, the role will require you to partner and network with academics, researchers and professional services teams throughout the university and external parties who would like to use the Decision Theatre.You should be positive and self-motivated, wanting to learn through working closely with the team, wider ISS, University, and external sources and with a well-developed and deep knowledge of AV solutions for teaching and events.Experience of video production and content creation software – examples Notch, Unreal engine, green hippo ect.Experience of stakeholder/ customer management- to engage with multiple teams to establish deliverables for a project and to steer working groups.Knowledge of AV systems or AV system design from an Events or Broadcasting backgroundExperience in VR content management and deployment- This role will be responsible the day-to-day operations and management of 40+ VR headsetsExperience of working with AV installation contractors to specify, procure and manage the installation of the equipment and systems.Show examples of working on, or interests in developing technologies like AI, VR, AR and how these can be used in teaching and learning environments of the future.Learning Technology and Events is at the heart of delivery of great experiences for students, staff and wider participants in university. We are focused on developing new ways of delivering the best experience possible for all our students and staff, in a dynamic and rapidly changing technology area. Joining us is your chance to help lead the transformation.What you will needYou must have strong experience in at least one of: events technology, events technology solution requirements gathering and delivery; or the technical specification, operational management, delivery of learning spaces within an education environment. It is desirable you have experience in both areas and a good understanding of future developments in these areas. It is also desirable you have a good background understanding of IT and networking.Please refer to the included job description and person specification for further details of essential and desirable qualifications for the role.So why us?You would be joining and leading an innovative team working to provide great solutions and experiences for our students and staff which have high impact and visibility.The Campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is only a short distance from the historic city of Lancaster and within an hour’s drive of the lake district, a UNESCO world heritage site. We are:

• Encouraging of a positive work/life balance and while based largely on campus there is opportunities to enable flexible working from home, or elsewhere, whenever appropriate and possible.
• Supportive of your personal and professional development; we foster an environment where you will be encouraged to learn new skills and technologies.
• Recognising of the talents of our diverse workforce through an excellent reward package that includes 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and University closure days), a generous pension scheme, and a flexible benefits package that includes options for travel, childcare, wellbeing, and the purchase of additional leave.

As a truly global and inclusive university, it is no surprise that Lancaster University is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. Students from over one hundred countries make up our diverse campus and over half of our staff come from outside of the UK. Lancaster is an open and welcoming community that values equality and diversity. Our promotion of global values ensures Lancaster is a welcoming environment for all students and staff.We are proactive in engagement with our staff to help us to understand the lived experiences of our university community and to understand how we are doing in creating a fairer and more inclusive University. Our multi-faith Chaplaincy Centre is a welcoming place for people of all faiths and none.This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to have a transformative impact on the student experience of digital learning and further their own career with a global leader in Higher Education.This is an indefinite, full-time role and we welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Expected salary

£38205 – 44263 per year

Location

Lancaster

Job date

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:51:44 GMT

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