CoSTAR Technical Operations Manager

CoSTAR Technical Operations Manager

Location: Egham

Salary: £49,979 to £59,125 per annum - including London Allowance

Post Type: Full Time

Hours per Week: 35

Weeks per Year: 52

Closing Date: 23:59 GMT on Monday 08 December 2025

Reference:

Right to work: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK or have the right to work for the duration of employment. This role does not support sponsorship.

Full‑time, permanent.

The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Technical Operations Manager to lead and optimise the technical infrastructure and operations of the CoSTAR Stage at Pinewood Studios – the flagship facility of the UK’s National R&D Lab for Creative Technology. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a central role in the delivery of world‑class technical operations that underpin cutting‑edge research and development in virtual production, AI, immersive media and converged creative technologies.

Key responsibilities:

• Recruit and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians and external suppliers to ensure operational excellence.
• Oversee commissioning, maintenance and optimisation of studio and production systems, ensuring reliability, security and compliance.
• Coordinate workflows between in‑house teams and suppliers, managing schedules, SLA and performance reviews.
• Develop and document operational procedures, workflows and escalation processes in collaboration with the Studio Manager.
• Forecast technical resource requirements and align operational goals with CoSTAR’s strategic objectives.
• Integrate new R&D technologies (including AI and immersive systems) into the Lab’s core infrastructure.
• Promote innovation, inclusivity and sustainability across all aspects of technical operations.
• Collaborate with partners across the CoSTAR network and Royal Holloway to keep the Lab at the forefront of media technology integration and creative R&D.

Ideal candidate:

• Significant experience leading complex technical operations within media technology, R&D or virtual production environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV, IT and stage systems with proven ability to integrate and optimise complex infrastructures.
• Hands‑on understanding of Unreal Engine, Disguise or similar real‑time and immersive production tools.
• Expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and stakeholders in fast‑paced, innovative settings.
• A strategic thinker with a practical approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Committed to advancing equality, diversity, inclusion and sustainability within the creative technology sector.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and assistance with eyesight testing
• Free parking

This position is based in Egham, Surrey, with significant working time at the National Lab and some national travel expected.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is a priority for CoSTAR. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from under‑represented groups in creative technology.

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Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our EDI initiatives can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.