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Lecturer (Entertainment Technology & Production) - ALT UK Based

Vacancy details

  • Role(s): Lecturer (Entertainment Technology)
  • Company: Academy of Live Technology
  • Department: Academic
  • Location: Production Park
  • Reporting to: Head of Institution
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Application Closing date: 1st August 2025
  • Hours: 40 hours full time or 20+ hours part time (typical working day 08:30 – 17:30)
  • Salary range: £35 - £45K pro rata (dependent on experience & qualifications)

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THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a highly creative and innovative approach to educating the next generation of live event professionals.

We are seeking Lecturers with established professional profiles in one of the following areas:

  • Lighting Design & Technology
  • Staging Technology (Staging, Rigging & Automation)
  • Technical Management

Applicants should hold a degree in a relevant field or have equivalent professional and teaching experience in their specialism. Successful candidates will undertake teaching delivery and assessment across our courses, delivering both theoretical and practical sessions to learners.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, new staff member with a “can do attitude” to join the exciting and rapidly expanding team at the Academy. You would be expected to engage with enterprise activity, as well as engaging in your own research and scholarly activity. You will also be expected to contribute to engagement with schools, colleges and recruitment activities. 

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full time or part time roles.

Closing date for applications: 12 midnight, 1st August 2025.

Interviews will be arranged for mid/late August.

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, a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and the completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form in the downloads section and return to work@altech.ac.uk 

QUESTIONS? 

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