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Freelance/Sessional Technical Instructors - ALT UK Based

Vacancy details

  • Role(s): Freelance/Sessional Technical Instructor
  • Company: Academy of Live Technology
  • Location: Production Park
  • Reporting to: Head of Institution
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Application Closing date: 1st August 2025
  • Hours: To be negotiated
  • Salary range: To be negotiated

THE ROLE

We are looking to increase our pool of experienced freelance/sessional Technical Instructors to deliver hourly paid hands-on training in entertainment technology and production practices in the following areas:

  • Lighting Design & Technology
  • Live Sound Engineering
  • Video Technology (Media Servers, LED, Cameras)
  • Content creation
  • Staging & Rigging Technologies
  • Technical Production Management & logistics
  • Health and Safety
  • Virtual Production

You will work directly with learners to build technical and professional skills, deliver workshops, masterclasses, and live production support across our FE bootcampsshort courses, and degree programmes.

This is a non-academic role — you will not be required to mark assignments or deliver formal academic tutorials.

STAFF BENEFITS

  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (additional unpaid leave by negotiation subject to business needs in Jun-Aug) 
  • Pension 
  • Employee lunches provided 
  • Company sick pay 
  • Enhanced paternity package
  • Free car parking 
  • Cycle to work scheme. 
  • Electric car scheme 
  • Staff development and training opportunities 
  • Staff wellbeing & support services  

ABOUT US

The Academy of Live Technology (ALT) is a registered higher education institution, regulated by the Office for Students since 2020. Based at Production Park, Europe’s leading live industry hub, we specialise in live events and production technologies, blending creative practice with cutting-edge innovation to prepare students for the future of the live experience industries.

As a privately funded provider, ALT works closely with industry professionals to deliver agile, career-focused degree programmes and short courses that respond directly to current skills gaps. Our mission is to connect higher education with real-world practice, ensuring graduates are ready to meet industry demands.

ALT offers an alternative to traditional, city-based universities by focusing on technical skills, employer engagement, and widening participation.

We are currently undergoing assessment for New Degree Awarding Powers—an exciting milestone in our growth. There’s never been a better time to join ALT and shape its next chapter.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV with references and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) to work@altech.ac.uk 

QUESTIONS? 

Any questions about the role or our recruitment process, please contact work@altech.ac.uk