Lecturer in Event Production - Lighting; Teaching

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Lecturer in Event Production - Lighting (Teaching)

£39,984 - £43,671 per annum (pro rata)

Permanent/Part time - 29.6 hours per week

The core purpose of a Teaching‑Focused Lecturer is to make a significant contribution to student success through the delivery of high‑quality teaching and learning activities within the school. As a key member of the course team, you will contribute to the delivery of modules and course content, helping to ensure students receive an engaging, inclusive and supportive learning experience. You will also support a range of departmental activities, including student recruitment events, departmental meetings and the provision of pastoral support to students.

Working closely with course leadership teams, you will help organise teaching resources effectively and play an active role in implementing enhancements to curriculum design and maintaining the school’s high academic standards and excellent student experience and outcomes. You will bring strong subject knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and confidence in using a range of digital technologies to support learning and teaching.

You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively and will contribute positively to teaching‑related activities across the school. Above all, you will be passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential and succeed in their studies.

The Lecturer role provides a supportive framework for development and is suitable for a wide range of candidates, including recent graduates and those with limited teaching experience.

For candidates who are new to higher education, the focus will be on developing confidence and capability in the delivery of learning and teaching activities, while contributing to the wider student experience and academic community.

You will hold a degree in a relevant subject area or possess equivalent professional experience and/or teaching qualifications.

For further information, please refer to the attached role profile.

Interview date: W/C 21st September

Our Music & Events Department sits at the centre of a vibrant creative community, delivering industry-focused education across performance, production, sound, and live experiences. We prepare the next generation of creative professionals by combining artistic practice, technical expertise and real-world application.

Based at our Metronome estate, in the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic creative cities, students benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Professional recording studios and control rooms
• A large-scale live performance venue and black box space
• Specialist music and audio production and post-production studios
• Dedicated rehearsal rooms
• Live event production and technical facilities, supporting lighting, sound and staging

These facilities are designed to replicate professional environments and support experiential learning, ensuring students graduate with the practical skills and confidence to succeed in the music and events industries.

Our department brings together musicians, producers, costume and theatre designers, engineers and event professionals in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We place a strong emphasis on industry engagement, live briefs and applied learning, working closely with partners across the creative sector to ensure our courses remain relevant, innovative and impactful.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact John Meredith (Head of Department - Music and Events) at

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
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