Hi

The Performance Art Digital Research Unit has been in existence since 1998 and covers a number of projects instigated by the School of Art and design at The Nottingham Trent University. 

http://art.ntu.ac.uk/dru

DRU Huddersfield looks like a great resource.

Cheers

Stuart

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Subject: Re: DRU Vacancies at TNTU

interesting I thought the DRU was based in Huddersfield...

http://www.druh.co.uk

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Subject:        DRU Vacancies at TNTU
**I am posting this as it may be of interest to members of the list. 

The Performance Arts Digital Research Unit, The Nottingham Trent University has two vacances (please see details below). Interviews are to commence the 17th November 2003. For further details contact Personnel on (0115) 8486522  (24 hour answering machine, or for an electronic application contact [log in to unmask] In all instances please quote  Post Ref No.

Please also forward to colleagues who may be interested. Apologies for cross-posting**
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The Nottingham Trent University
SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN

The Performance Arts Digital Research Unit (DRU) offices are the base for several existing digital, analogue and paper based archive collections including the Live Art Archives (LAA), The National Review of Live Art Archive (NRLA) and the Digital Performance Archive (DPA) along with a variety of proposed new archiving projects.

Project Manager
Performance Arts Digital Research Unit (DRU)
£21,126 - £22,620 PA

Post Ref No: D0021

Required to  provide support and consultancy to ensure successful project outcomes through the provision of effective co-ordination, development and maintenance of administrative systems for current and proposed new projects within the unit. 

Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally with a qualification in arts marketing/management or administration/business studies, you will have a successful track-record of administrative experience, including previous experience of project-management, and a minimum of three years experience in an office environment with at least two years in a supervisory/line-management role.

You will be able to  demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills,  the ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team and  motivate staff under your supervision.

You will be familiar with Windows based I.T. applications and have previous experience of using  the Office 2000 suite of software.

Knowledge of the current funding structure for Higher Education and the Public Sector, and previous work experience in a fund-raising capacity would be a distinct advantage.




                	

Part–time Administrative Assistant 
Performance Arts Digital Research Unit (DRU)
£14,694 - £16,383 pa (pro rata)

Post Ref No: D0683

You will  provide comprehensive administrative support for the unit and Project Manager. 

With a good standard of education , ideally with a qualification or equivalent experience in computing with a specific emphasis on website and database construction and development you should have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Familiarity  with Windows based I.T. applications and  previous experience of using Office 2000 software,  working with HTML and Macromedia Dreamweaver, or equivalent web-authoring software, and processes for digitizing still and moving image footage using Adobe Photoshop/Premiere or equivalent software is an essential requirement. 

You will have a  minimum of two years experience working in a role incorporating the development, construction and maintenance of on-line databases and websites and possess accurate data entry skills.

Hours of working will be 18.5 per week.

Interviews for the Project Manager position are scheduled to take place the week commencing the 17th November.  Please note interviews for the Administrative Assistant will take place once the Project Manager appointment has been made.