Music and Audio Technology
Location: Chatham
Salary: £23,067 to £25,941 per annum
Grade: Grade 5
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Monday 23 August 2021
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 06 September 2021 (unless otherwise stated)
Interview Date: Tuesday 21 September 2021
Reference: AHUM-077-21

Do you have proven experience of working in a Technical support role and experience using complex technical equipment?

If you also have excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with an ability to assess non-routine problems and implement solutions within own expertise then the opportunity to join us as a Technician (Music) on an ongoing and full time basis could be the opportunity you are looking for.

As Technician (Music), you will:

operate technical equipment, assisting staff and students
pro-actively update and improve processes, contribute to and support change in the work area
understand, promote and apply relevant COSHH/risk assessments and departmental health and safety protocols ensuring procedures are followed at all times
provide in class support and demonstration to student facing teaching activities
To succeed in this role you will have:

an education to A level or equivalent qualification or experience
experience with a range of Digital Audio Workstations
Experience working with studio and live based audio equipment
excellent working knowledge of safety regulations and procedures, e.g., risk assessment, COSHH
experience in supporting the procurement of technical equipment
The Division of Arts and Humanities is a thriving academic community with a strong tradition of interdisciplinarity. Our work spans architecture, the creative arts and design, languages and linguistics, history and archaeology, literature, music, philosophy and religion.

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. We employ around 6,000 staff, including academic and research staff and a full range of support and administration staff. Our stunning main campus in Canterbury, Kent was founded in 1965 and is set among green and tranquil open space overlooking the spectacular Cathedral. Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday entitlements and a great working environment.

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact the Resourcing Team at jobs@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: AHUM-077-21

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward

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Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, all interviews will take place remotely.

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