Technical Instructor (Electronic Music and Sound) (7.5 Hours per week) - Internal Only

Brighton, NS
Hybrid
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

£31,236–£34,610 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Working hours: 7.5 hours per week

Job summary

Deliver technical instruction, inductions, and workshops in electronic music production, sound design, and audio technologies, while supporting students and staff in using specialist facilities. Maintain studios, equipment, software, and technical resources; ensure safe facility operation; and support creative projects, recordings, performances, showcases, and collaborations.

Job details

College Office - Creativity, Technology and Society Location: Brighton - City Campus Salary: £31,236 to £34,610 pro rata Fixed Term End Date: 28/07/2028 Closing Date: Sunday 01 November 2026 Reference: CT6071-26-234 Help shape the next generation of music producers, sound artists and creative technologists Are you passionate about electronic music, sound and creative technology? Do you enjoy sharing your expertise and helping others develop their skills and ideas? We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Instructor to join our Electronic Music and Sound team and play a key role in supporting students throughout their creative journey. This role is available on a fixed term basis until 28/07/2028 on a part time contract (7.5 Hours per week). This Position is not available on a job share basis. At the University of Brighton, our students explore contemporary music production, sound design, recording, performance and emerging audio technologies in a collaborative and experimental environment. As a Technical Instructor, you will help create an inspiring learning experience by providing expert technical support, delivering practical workshops and enabling students to realise ambitious creative projects. About The Role Working as part of a friendly and collaborative team, you will support teaching, learning and creative practice across our electronic music and sound facilities. You will provide technical expertise to students and staff, helping them make the most of our specialist studios, software and equipment. You will play an important role in maintaining a professional, innovative and inclusive learning environment where students can develop the skills, confidence and technical understanding needed for contemporary creative practice and the creative industries. Key Responsibilities Deliver technical instruction, inductions and workshops in electronic music production, sound design and audio technologies. Provide specialist support to students and staff using music production, recording, performance and sound facilities. Maintain studios, equipment, software and technical resources to support teaching, learning and creative practice. Ensure safe and effective operation of music and sound facilities in line with University policies and procedures. Support creative projects, recordings, performances, showcases and interdisciplinary artistic collaborations. About You You will have professional or higher education experience in electronic music, sound production, music technology or a related discipline, together with a passion for supporting student learning and creative development. You will have experience of working with a range of music and audio technologies, including Digital Audio Workstations, Audio recording, editing, mixing and production workflows, studio, live sound and performance equipment, contemporary sound design and creative audio practices. Most importantly, you will be an approachable and effective communicator who enjoys working with students and colleagues in a creative environment. You will be keen to share your knowledge, solve technical challenges and contribute to an outstanding student experience. Why Join Us? The University of Brighton is a creative, inclusive and values-driven institution where technical staff are recognised as a vital part of the learning community. You will join a supportive team committed to innovation, collaboration and the development of creative talent. Email details to a friend Apply Online Further Details Job Description The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff. For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK. Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page. Share View All Vacancies

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Requirements

Applicants should have professional or higher education experience in electronic music, sound production, music technology, or a related discipline, along with experience using a range of music and audio technologies. They should communicate effectively, enjoy supporting student learning and creative development, and be able to share expertise and solve technical challenges.