Technical Team Leader

What we are looking for…

The University of Salford is now looking for a Technical Team Leader in Creative and Immersive Technologies.  For this role we are seeking an experienced, confident, self-motivated manager that can work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Your outstanding, communication skills, exceptional organizational skills and technical knowledge will shine through as you support and engage with our school management, academic and technical teams.

Self-development will be a top priority as you stay one step ahead in the creative and immersive technology industry.

Our technical teams are highly skilled across a wide range of creative disciplines and are at the forefront of their creative specialisms. They work with the latest developments and technologies in the creative industries and have a passion for inspiring the next generation of Industry professionals. This opportunity is around developing and building a technical team in supporting creative and immersive technologies across the School of Arts, Media, and Creative Technology.

What can you expect to be doing in this role?

• Manage and develop a team of technical staff that support programmes of study in digital design, web development, games, immersive interfaces, extended reality (XR) and motion capture. As a technical team leader, you will provide both leadership, knowledge, and support to teaching and learning activities. Support the promotion of external collaborations and income generation possibilities.
• Advise on a range of creative processes in digital immersive and interactive technologies that are current within virtual and augmented sphere, whether that is via postproduction, VR/XR development, or motion capture. You will advise and provide guidance to all stakeholders regarding the planning, procurement, and use of facilities around immersive and creative technologies.
• Manage and deliver high levels of health and safety compliance within the facilities and processes your team deliver. Maintain appropriate maintenance and security measures for school facilities.
• Contribute to our thinking and be challenging on how Salford can transform the way it addresses equity disparities, embraces diversity, and becomes more inclusive.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.

Location and campuses - Our location sets us apart. We are just 2km from Manchester city centre. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs.

Become unstoppable – apply today!

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