Backstage Academy has announced it is hiring across more than a dozen roles; giving those with a passion for gigs and live events the opportunity to pursue a career in the sector.
The South-Kirby based Academy, which is positioned at the heart of Production Park is looking to fill newly created roles across several practical, creative and digital disciplines.
The institution is looking for lecturers in creative technologies and digital production; widening participation and outreach officers; videographers and animators; an e-learning specialist; a head of professional training; production manager; and a studio and events coordinator.
For the academy’s Head of Institution, Rachel Nicholson, a passion for live events is a must-have for the role, with anyone with equivalent transferable experience and education encouraged to apply.
“As Backstage and the wider industry bounces back from the impact of the pandemic, there will be a huge amount of pent-up demand for live events. With the 2021/22 student year raring to go, it really is the perfect time for anyone hoping to pursue a career in live events,” Nicholson said.
“Although COVID-19 hit the sector hard, forging a career in live events will be an incredibly rewarding venture, as it enables applicants’ hobbies, passions and their careers to become intertwined. The campus really does offer these live event lovers with a treasure-trove of equipment and opportunities to get their hands on. We offer masterclasses for students through our use of cutting-edge equipment, software and technology, with students and staff working on real-life industry opportunities and experiences with world-leading companies day-in day-out.”
The announcement follows the organisation’s recent awards at Educate North Awards, recognised across three categories: the Student Experience Award, the Employer Engagement Award and Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Academy’s Chairman and Founder, Adrian Brooks.
“We’re proud that our students get to experience working with industry experts, experiment with pioneering products, and gain dream opportunities before entering the sector and becoming live events professionals themselves,” Nicholson continued. “As a privately funded organisation, we bridge the gap between industry and education, working closely with leading professionals to respond quickly to current skills shortages and write training programmes in line with specific demands.”
She concluded: “For industry professionals new or old, the roles currently on offer provide a unique chance to work at the heart of the live events sector; and present the opportunity to shape and influence the future of the industry and to inspire the next cohort of practitioners.”
