Middlesex University London is recruiting for Senior Technician position in Music at our joint education institute in partnership with Minzu University of China (MUC) on the tropical island of Hainan, in the South China Sea. Middlesex University has campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius, and an international network of partners.
The Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries has a long tradition of excellence in creative education and a dynamic alumni network of leaders in the creative industries globally. Minzu University of China (MUC) is ranked first in China among universities for ethnic minority studies. MUC aims to be one of the best universities of its kind in the world for inheriting and promoting the cultures of all ethnic groups and is one of the most prestigious universities in China in related arts and humanities disciplines. MUC has long established campuses in Beijing and has created a beautiful new third Hainan campus in partnership with Middlesex University London to deliver joint degree programmes in Arts and Creative Industries.
The Senior Technician (Music) will provide essential technical expertise, guidance, and specialised support in Music and Music Production across our facilities. This includes but is not limited to recording studios, rehearsal spaces, post-production suites, and live performance environments. You will be an ambitious self-starter and a skilled technical expert, playing a key role in the success of our BA (Hons) Music programme and the Joint Institute.
Your focus will be to ensure the efficient operation of Music and Music Production facilities, deliver technical inductions, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops, and provide specialist input that directly supports teaching, learning, and research activities. You will work collaboratively with staff and students from other creative disciplines to enable interdisciplinary learning and production, ensuring students gain the technical and creative skills necessary for their studies and future careers.
The posts will be based at the Hainan campus of the joint education institute. Candidates must be able to meet the Chinese visa requirements; Middlesex University will assist with obtaining a visa. Any offer of employment for this role is also conditional upon obtaining a satisfactory basic DBS certificate or equivalent.
Satisfactory basic clearance is required in order to obtain a visa and/or work permit to lawfully work in Hainan, China. The successful candidates will receive: An extremely competitive salary in the market; 35 days annual leave; Pension Scheme membership; Assistance with relocation, and accommodation in China; Reimbursement of Visa application expenses; Health Insurance; and annual return flights and airport pick-up.
If you wish to apply for this post please return to the portal and click on Apply Online, uploading: 1. An up-to-date CV 2. Your show reel and/or any other supporting documents that you believe would be beneficial.
If you would welcome an informal chat about the role before applying, or any aspect of living and working in China, please contact Daniel Sosnowski, Head of Technical and Teaching Resources, via email on d.sosnowski@mdx.ac.uk
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service certificate. You are therefore required to disclose details of any criminal record. ALL criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, even if they would otherwise be regarded as spent under this Act must be disclosed, as well as any other information that may have a bearing on your suitability for the post, including pending prosecutions.
The University will apply for a DBS certificate before your appointment is confirmed.
Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and gender non-conforming individuals. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.