Kit Store Coordinator

Role Summary

The primary function of this post is to ensure the tracking, loaning and return of digital media services equipment to staff and students using the university kit managing system.

As part of the Technical Team, contributing to the development and provision of specialist learning resources to support the teaching, learning and research needs of the academic community. To ensure the learning environment is adequately equipped and that learners are competent in the use of machines and equipment as appropriate to support individual/module projects.

Ensure effective maintenance and cleaning of specialist machinery and equipment, liaise with suppliers, assist in the coordination of loaning of equipment and keeping inventories as required. Maintain stocks, keep appropriate records and liaise on the administration of the budget as requested. Responsible for the organisation and maintenance of technical resources for all areas, including arrangement for PAT testing and recommendations for upgrades.

Provide guidance, support, and instruction to students and staff on new and existing equipment loan processes. Assist in preparation of technical handouts and advise on technical requirements for curriculum development, monitoring, and audits and inspections.

To liaise with the Director of Content, Course Leaders and academic colleagues on the planning, scheduling and deployment of technical support and resources in relation to the delivery of specific programmes’ learning outcomes.

To provide basic first line troubleshooting/ fault findings and to escalate to ITS when required 

Where appropriate, to engage in supporting the lighting, sound and production of film and studio productions both on site and on location. To maintain and demonstrate up-to-date operational technical knowledge and participate in the use of photographic and video production equipment, video and audio recording and post production equipment and digital manipulation

Comply with and support the University’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing policies and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others

To be part of a team supporting students, staff and visiting professionals with all the technical aspects of their practical work:

• ensuring effective communication systems are developed and implemented;
• instructing them in the safe and effective use of technical equipment;
• providing (where relevant) effective training in use of technical and other resources;
• To contribute to the development of a performance culture at Regent’s University London by
• attending production meetings as required
• specifying and sourcing equipment for productions
• ad hoc technical assistance for Regents University London events, as requested

Creation of technical training materials for the use of Studio and editing resources using the University VLE

Any other relevant duties that may arise from time to time as requested by the Director of Content, Course Leaders, Head of ITS Service Operations, or other senior management of the University, this may include covering other technicians and technical demonstrators as and when required. Assistance at open days and agents’ visits

Actively seek to implement the University’s health and safety policy and give due regard to the health
and safety of themselves and others when carrying out duties.

Actively seek to implement the University’s equal opportunities policy and promote equality of opportunity
in relation to the duties of the post.

To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.