Lecturer in Props and Modelmaking

Overview

Job Title: Lecturer in Props and Model making

College: Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering

Location: High Wycombe

Employment: Full Time - Permanent

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. Our DRIVE values are central to our mission: dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to provide the best experience to our learners and service to partners and colleagues.

This role is within the College of Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering, teaching on our BA (Hons) SFX Props and Model making for Film and TV and MA Special Effects for Film and TV. You will also be expected to lead or co-lead one or both of these programmes.

Role requirements are versatile making skills across a range of materials and processes. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. We are particularly looking for experience in:

• Set Dec
• Hand props
• Basic metalwork, including MIG welding
• Metal lathe operation
• General woodwork and carpentry
• Fib reglassing
• Foam use and material knowledge (PU foams, rubbers, plastics)
• Vac forming
• Moulding and casting techniques, including gun moulds
• Sculpting skills
• CAD experience
• 3D modelling and some experience with 3D printing technologies
• Painting, ageing, and surface finishing
• Weapons creation
• Leather work
• Confident use of power tools and workshop equipment
• Pattern making

• A generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays and closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• Training and development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership for on-site gym
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you. For further information about this role contact Chloe Henderson (). All applications are to be made online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce to apply, including people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles. If you require adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact

We ensure that interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 12 April 2026

Interview Date: 24 April 2026

If successful in securing an interview, you will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Due to the salary, sponsorship cannot be provided. BNU is a Disability Confident employer and supports diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Race Equality Charter.

Location: High Wycombe

• Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange
• Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community

Research and Knowledge Exchange:

• Conduct research and scholarly activity, plan to generate income and align research with teaching
• Engage with business and professional networks to promote teaching, learning and research
• Engage in doctoral supervision
• Contribute to knowledge via refereed outputs and other publications
• Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact
• Contribute to inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
• Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers
• Contribute to , KEF and internal/external research and enterprise strategies

Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:

• Undertake research-informed teaching and manage…