Job Description

Casual Technical Demonstrator – Location Sound Specialist

Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

Department: Technical Services

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: £17.60 / hour

Description

Bath Spa students can access Bath Spa Careers for support with applying for opportunities. Services include support with job applications and interview techniques. For further information visit https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/students/careers/

As a Casual Technical Demonstrator (Location Sound), you will support the delivery of practical teaching and student film productions across Bath Spa University’s TV & Film courses. Working with students of varying experience levels, you will provide hands-on demonstrations and technical guidance in the use of professional location sound equipment, including microphones, field mixers, audio recorders and associated accessories.

About You

The role involves assisting students in developing the skills and confidence required to capture high-quality audio for short films, documentaries and other media productions. You will support practical workshops, equipment inductions and production activities, as well as providing technical assistance on location during student filming projects.

Through your expertise and guidance, you will help students apply industry-standard sound recording techniques in both controlled and real-world production environments.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrate the safe and effective use of professional location sound equipment.
• Support practical teaching sessions, workshops and equipment inductions.
• Provide technical guidance to students undertaking film and documentary productions.
• Assist students with location sound recording techniques, equipment setup and troubleshooting.
• Support student productions on location, ensuring equipment is used appropriately and effectively.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety when working with audio equipment and production activities.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student development and confidence.

Additional Information

For any queries about the role, please contact Richard Wood R.Wood@bathspa.ac.uk directly

Hours of work will be around 8-16 hours per week

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.