Drama Technician

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Oxford Brookes University are seeking a Drama Technician to provide support to students studying our Drama, Theatre and Acting programme by demonstrating use of equipment and techniques and assisting and advising on productions. The Drama technician is the first line of contact in ensuring the Drama studio is maintained to a high standard and ensuring safety of staff and students. You will join a strong team who work closely together, and play an integral part in supporting students through their training as well as contributing to the realisation of exciting theatre projects with a range of different focuses. 

This post is being offered initially as a 2 year fixed term contract which will be reviewed near the end of the term for a possible extension. The role is part time at 0.5 FTE which is the equivalent of 18.5 hours per week (2.5 days).   The role will suit someone willing to work their hours flexibly around timetabled teaching and support requests.

Please see the attached Applicant Information pack for the full job description and person specification.

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however, applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.

You will enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document ‘All about Brookes’ below.

CV and Personal Statement:

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below.  All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement.  To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document.  The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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