Technical Specialist (Audio/Audio Production)

Salford Business School is seeking a Technical Specialist (Audio / Audio Production) to support the Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI), under the direction of the CSI Director and Media City Immersive Technology Innovation Hub (MITIH) Co – Investigator. Launched in January 2024, CSI focuses on digital transformation, sustainability, and change management, serving as an innovation hub for partnerships with industry and academia.

This exciting role supports the project technical team and academic colleagues in achieving their outputs. Aligned to the Media City Immersive Technology Innovation Hub (MITIH) project that brings together Salford Council and UoS to provide an Innovation Accelerator for Immersive technologies you will be responsible for providing technical R&D support in development of innovative products and services that utilise Audio and Audio Production for businesses across Greater Manchester including:

• Exploring the use of Audio and Audio Production for development of Innovative products for SMEs
• Development of Audio and Audio Production applications for SMEs
• Providing Technical Assistance and Advise to SMEs adopting this technology
• Disseminating best practice and results to academic and industry audiences

Responsibilities include:

• To provide technical assistance to SMEs adopting Audio and Audio Production for developing innovative products and services.
• To work with the Project Manager and Academic Experts to specify, plan and develop applications that utilise Audio and Audio Production to meet business needs for SMEs.
• To take responsibility for the management of quality in all technical aspects of the project, ensuring that projects are planned and delivered on time.
• To participate in relevant operational and technical meetings to represent the University’s role in the MITIH.
• To co-ordinate, manage and make recommendations for all administrative and operational processes relating to MITIH.

• To ensure that progress on project development is monitored, including liaison with project deliverers, commercial clients and/or funding organisations so that deviations from project plans or other potential problems can be highlighted and addressed as early as possible.
• To attend and represent the University at Exhibitions, Trade Shows and meetings as necessary.
• To ensure the Health and Safety of all staff and customers at all times, complying with the University’s policies and processes.

A bit about the Salford Business School… 

Salford Business School is at the forefront of expanding opportunity and access in higher education. With a strong focus on the student experience, we are committed to excellent, inclusive teaching that prepares our students for professional employment and inspires them to achieve their ambitions.

We deliver across a range of subject areas and are currently expanding provision through new partnerships and a developing portfolio of higher and degree apprenticeships. Through our Industrial Collaboration policy, our teaching, research and civic engagement make a real impact across business, public services and our community. Salford Business School was one of the first Business Schools to receive the Small Business Charter and the first to gain a Social Enterprise Gold Mark. 

What’s in it for you? – the benefits.

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional holiday days.

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

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