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Background of Department/ Role
Canterbury Christ Church University has a strong reputation for delivering creative, practice-based education that combines academic excellence with real-world experience. Our Creative Arts programmes prepare students for successful careers in the creative industries through hands-on learning, industry engagement and access to outstanding specialist facilities.
The University has invested significantly in industry-standard learning environments, including professional recording studios, a studio theatre, multiple live performance venues, music rehearsal spaces, television studios, radio studios, editing and dubbing suites, and a multi-million-pound Creative Arts building featuring Mac laboratories, games design studios, photographic darkrooms and specialist art facilities.
As part of the University's Technical Directorate, you'll join a collaborative community of technical professionals who play a vital role in supporting teaching, research, creative practice and public engagement. Working alongside academic colleagues, you'll help create an inspiring environment where students can develop the practical skills and confidence needed for successful careers in the creative industries.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Technician to support teaching, learning and performance activities across Music and Performing Arts.
This is an exciting and varied role. You will work closely with academic colleagues and students to ensure our specialist facilities, equipment and performance spaces are maintained to a professional standard and ready to support a wide range of creative activity.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students during rehearsals, recording sessions, performances and practical classes.
- Maintaining professional recording studios, rehearsal spaces and performance venues.
- Managing, maintaining and preparing specialist audio, music and performance equipment as part of the wider technical team and equipment store.
- Providing technical advice and demonstrations to students and staff on specialist equipment and software through one-to-one support and workshops.
- Assisting with live events, performances, productions and University activities, including occasional evening and weekend working.
- Maintaining equipment inventories, arranging repairs, ordering consumables and ensuring equipment is available when required.
- Promoting safe working practices by implementing Health and Safety procedures and preparing and reviewing risk assessments.
The post sits within the University's Technical Directorate and reports to the Senior Specialist Technician. You will become part of a multidisciplinary team of technical professionals, with opportunities to collaborate across Creative Arts and with colleagues from other disciplines on major projects, productions and University-wide events.
Who are we looking for?
You will have practical experience within the music, performing arts or live events sector and be passionate about supporting the next generation of creative professionals.
You should have experience working with a range of technical equipment and software, including many of the following:
- Digital and analogue audio mixing desks.
- Professional recording studio environments.
- Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs).
- Live sound and performance systems.
- Musical instrument setup and maintenance, including restringing instruments and replacing drum heads.
Experience of theatre environments, stage lighting, or live venue operations would be advantageous, as would previous experience working within education. However, we are committed to developing our technical staff and will provide training to broaden your expertise, particularly in supporting activities within our Anselm Studios and wider Creative Arts facilities.
The role involves manual handling and occasional working at height. Relevant qualifications or experience are desirable, although training will be provided where required.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and enjoys working collaboratively. You will have excellent communication skills, be confident supporting both students and staff, and be committed to delivering an outstanding technical service. You'll take pride in maintaining high professional standards, solving technical challenges and continually developing your own knowledge and skills.
If you enjoy working in a creative environment where your expertise helps bring performances, productions and student projects to life, we would love to hear from you.
How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Essential Campus Specialist(This role is wholly campus based due to the specialist nature of the activity involved).
Why Canterbury Christ Church University?
At Canterbury Christ Church University, we are proud of our collaborative, inclusive culture and our commitment to innovation in teaching and research. We offer a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact in shaping the future of anatomical education.
How to Apply
Start date for applications: 10th August 2026
Closing date for applications: 3rd September 2026
Interviews are to be held: 17th September 2026
For an informal chat about the role more please email [email protected]
Additonal Information
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU
Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work
Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.
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Location
Canterbury:
North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU
