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Technical Instructor - ALT UK Based

Vacancy details

  • Role(s): Technical Instructor
  • Company: Academy of Live Technology
  • 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: Competitive salary range subject to experience & qualifications

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THE ROLE

We are looking for dynamic and experienced Technical Instructors to deliver hands-on training in entertainment technology and production practices, with professional experience in at least one of the following areas:

  • Lighting Design & Technology
  • Live Sound Engineering
  • Video Technology (Media Servers, LED, Cameras)
  • Staging & Rigging Technologies

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

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

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full time or part time roles. Working patterns can be discussed at interview.

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