Department of Languages, Information and Communications
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
12
Duration of role:
One off role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
06 Jul 2025

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
 
Event to be covered:  
Between Worlds: Connecting Organisations and Creative Researchers –  A half-day public event connecting academic researchers and external partners, organised by the Media and Digital Culture research group. 
 
Job Description
 We are seeking student photographers to capture professional headshots of event participants in the SODA Photography studio during the Between Worlds event. The ideal candidate will have experience in portrait photography and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to ensure high-quality images are delivered efficiently. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
Set up and operate photography equipment to capture high-quality professional headshots. 
Ensure consistent lighting, framing, and composition for all images. 
Engage with participants professionally and make them feel comfortable during their headshots. 
Manage time effectively to accommodate all participants within the allocated event period. 
Edit and retouch images to a professional standard within the allocated timeframe. 
Deliver final edited photos to models promptly, ensuring they meet the required quality and specifications. 
Attend a mandatory pre-event briefing to understand the event setup, expectations, and guidelines. 
Ensure you have received a SODA photography studio induction prior to application 
 
Date: 17th July 2025
Location: School of Digital Arts
Event Time: 11am -5pm
Editing time: 5 hours (includes transferring files to models)

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students.
 
The successful applicant will be expected to provide their own equipment (camera – the backdrop, stand and lights are provided in SODA’s photography studio – applicants must have undergone a compulsory studio induction with technical staff). 

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
 
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 6 July 2025. 
   
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
   
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required
   
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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