XR Stories Studio Manager

5 days ago

York, York City, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF YORK Full time

The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive.

As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and across all staff groups and offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Role

The Studio Manager's role is to work with the existing team to develop and implement exciting and engaging events and activities, with an overall aim of creating a vibrant space for people to engage with future technologies in the screen industries. The role will involve a mix of project facilitation and helping users transform initial ideas into project proposals and meaningful and manageable projects. The Studio Manager will also be responsible for project management processes, and facilitating the smooth running of the Studio.

The Studio Manager will work with SMEs, regional organisations, academics, researchers and students, including in future commercial contexts. The successful applicant should ideally have technical knowledge in immersive technologies or production and their application in various creative industries contexts, though the Studio Manager will be working alongside and supported by key creative technologists. This industry and technical knowledge will be used to develop new contacts and projects, which the Studio Manager will see through to completion.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You will have:

  • Level 3 qualification. We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-UK qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
  • Collaboration, engagement and relationship building with external and internal stakeholders.
  • Taking ownership for / Hold a significant role in the delivery of distinct pieces of work e.g. leading a project.
  • Gather, analyse, interpret and report complex data/information.
  • Use digital technologies including Google applications and/or Microsoft Office.
  • Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats, including the use of a variety of digital tools.

Interview date: 21st November 2025

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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