Film and Photography Assistants

As one of the top 300 universities in the world and a recipient of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, the University of Plymouth is one of the UK's most prominent and dynamic Higher Education Institutions. Committed to delivering a first class, first choice student experience and enjoying a leading reputation for teaching research excellence the University of Plymouth is also distinguished by its long-term engagement with business and enterprise.

The University of Plymouth currently has two exciting vacancies for Film and Photography Assistant roles, working within the Film Production and Photography teams within the directorate of External Relations.

As a key member of these teams you will assist in the delivery of effective and flexible Film Production and Photography service as appropriate. The roles have a strong emphasis on post-production and you can expect to contribute to production of projects across the University.

You will have excellent communication skills and demonstrable experience of producing and editing high-quality video and photography. You will have excellent organisational skills, communication and inter-personal skills, pay high attention to detail, and be committed to team working but also able to work independently and use your initiative.

These posts support two disciplines – Film and Photography. We are open to applications from candidates who have strong skills in one of these areas.

Please consult further particulars before directing any remaining queries to Film Production Manager, Garren Baker (garren.baker@plymouth.ac.uk) and Photography Manager, Lloyd Russell (Lloyd.russell@plymouth.ac.uk).

There is an essential requirement within these roles that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 15th May 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

These are full-time positions working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for these positions would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.