Job Number
BU04126
School/Department
School of Arts and Humanities
Grade
6
Salary Information
Grade 6: £31,236 - £37,694 p.a. pro rata
Contract Duration
30/06/2027
Responsible to
Screen Academy Manager
Closing Date
30-11-2026
Applications are invited for the above temporary part-time (14.5 hours) post working in the School of Arts & Humanities. This is an exciting opportunity to join forces with Bangor University to help us build a unique, bilingual provision with the Screen Academy here in north Wales - a collaborative initiative that promotes regional opportunities for young people to access workplace opportunities in film and television production studios in Wales. It requires a pragmatic and value-based approach to working with industry, Higher Education, Further Education and schools.
The Screen Academy is part of a network of Screen Academies located in universities and studios throughout Wales. The Academy here in North Wales focuses particularly on promoting skills and opportunities in bilingual production in collaboration with Aria Studios in Llangefni ( www.ariafilmstudios.com). The Screen Academy is also part of the BFI's wider scheme which is 'Siop one Stop' under the leadership of Sgil Cymru ( www.siopunstop-onestopshop.cymru).
The candidate will have education to A level in an appropriate subject(s) or possess equivalent professional experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting the Screen Academy as a shared resource, providing ongoing support to Film and Media courses at Bangor University and the courses of other educational partners including Colleges of Further Education and the Welsh Screen Alliance ( www.screenalliancewales.com) as they seek to access and engage with these facilities.
Candidates should have good understanding of film and television production and have experience of managing projects and budgets. Good administrative and communication skills are essential.
The successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible.
This role has been made possible with the support of Welsh Government via Creative Wales and the British Film Institute (BFI).
The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Closing date for applications: 30 Tachwedd, 2026.
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Carol Jones, Screen Academy Manager; e-mail: carol.jones@bangor.ac.uk
Committed to Equal Opportunities.
Overview
The School of Arts and Humanities comprises a range of disciplines related to film and media including Creative Studies, Media Studies, Drama, Creative Writing, Media and Film Practice and Film Studies. Research and knowledge transfer activities in the School of Arts and Humanities extend beyond that, to all areas of the Creative Industries, particularly television and radio, professional writing, film and video, music and theatre. You will join a supportive and diverse team from academic and industry backgrounds. Our students are enthusiastic and come from backgrounds that approach the creation of work from technical, creative and humanistic perspectives. In the School there is a balance between theory and practice in order to ensure integrated learning. The School teaches subjects across the creative industries, including screenwriting, digital storytelling, films and filmmaking and performance.
Screen Academy Wales is a bilingual partnership between Bangor University and Aria Studios in association with other partner stakeholders. It will provide skills training, CPD, educational and community outreach to serve the region, focusing on growing an inclusive talent pipeline that creates opportunity for innovative learning, work experience and professional development.
Purpose of the Job
Develop and maintain extracurricular activities and Aria Studios round trips for secondary school pupils and students. Support a program of activities that already exists and co-ordinate new visits with schools jointly with Careers Wales.
The post holder will be expected to co-ordinate specialist facilities at Aria Studios together with the Studio Manager as well as draw up a risk assessment for each activity.
The post holder will need to ensure that records are kept and that the University's financial regulations in relation to auditing are complied with. The post holder is expected to report regularly to the Academy Manager as well as assist in the preparation of returns quarterly reports to the Academy Management Team.
The post holder will report to the Academy Manager and will be responsible for promoting Screen Academy as a shared resource and providing support for Film and Media courses at the University and courses of other educational partners. The role will include responsibilities relating to all aspects of the efficient operation or administration and educational application of the Academy, including liaising with Aria studio managers and any productions using their facilities to secure and maintain access to the sites for educational purposes.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Holding career activities for secondary school pupils and students of further and higher education colleges.
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Present and coordinate space planning activities, including developing and implementing work projects.
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Work closely with Aria Studios and other partners including the Welsh Screen Alliance to ensure that the Academy's specialist resources are properly maintained and supported.
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Academy classroom management.
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Maintain the Academy's calendar of events and activities, and act as a focal point for ongoing educational outreach activity that requires the Academy's support.
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Provide monthly reports to the Academy Manager and assist in preparing a quarterly report for the Academy Management team.
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Keep in touch with schools, Further Education partner colleges and Bangor University academic staff to provide resources, access and support for students throughout the year.
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Support academic, technical and administrative colleagues in relation to compliance with related policies, procedures and regulations providing sound and timely advice.
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Managing classroom resources, transport and access to studio facilities.
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Manage health and safety procedures and standards ensuring that they are maintained, that hazards are identified and controlled, and that appropriate risk assessments are in place. Also ensure that regular inspections are carried out.
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Record the Academy's activities on social media and constantly promote the Academy.
The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities are indicative and are not intended to be exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be varied following discussion with the post holder.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
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The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
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The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
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The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
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The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to A level in an appropriate subject(s) or possess equivalent professional experience.
Desirable
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area.
- Relevant training in film and television production.
- Health and Safety Qualification or working towards one is highly desirable.
- Experience of seeking budgetary grants.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Teams and Excel, with the ability to gather and manipulate data using tools provided within the software.
- Practical knowledge of Health and Safety matters including Risk Assessment and COSHH.
- Good understanding of the film and television production industry.
- Working with, and ensuring compliance to, GDPR processes.
- Experience of organising and promoting events.
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex projects.
- Experience of event organisation.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Competent IT and digital communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to interpret and explain complex information.
- Able to manage resources effectively and to develop plans for delivery of operational activity with the ability to prioritise timescales and manage delivery.
- Ability to work collaboratively and with purpose with existing partners and identifying and developing new partnerships.
- A willingness and ability to work flexibly across industry and education across different sites in the region and to work in both proactive and reactive ways.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle a varied and demanding workload.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative, helping to improve processes with a user focus.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Other
Essential
- The ability to speak and write Welsh fluently in a wide variety of situations.
- The ability to travel between Academy, University and other educational sites in north Wales with occasional travel to partner Screen Academies in South Wales.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
General
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references. We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.
Disclosure & Barring Service
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.
Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.