Technical Officer
The Technical Officer (currently Alex Pointon) keeps all of the society's equipment in good working order. The role was originated in 1983 by P. Newton.
Current constitutional responsibilities
- Must be a WSC Qualified 35mm Projectionist.
- Ensures the upkeep of all non-IT related equipment.
- Coordinates and directs the Technical Committee.
- Responsible for maintaining all equipment in safe working order.
- Responsible for routine cleaning of projection equipment.
- Plans and coordinates upgrades and technical projects.
- Maintains the inventory.
- Updates the risk assessments for the projection box and all technical work.
- First point of call for projectionists in the event of a technical problem.
- Moderates and maintains the technical mailing list.
- Encourages projectionists to join the Technical Committee.
- Oversees technical training.
Previous holders of the role
| Name | Exec(s) | Notes |
| Alex Pointon | 2018-19 | Current role holder |
| 2017-18 | ||
| 2016-17 | ||
| 2015-16 | ||
| 2014-15 | ||
| 2013-14 | ||
| Robert Maas | 2012-13 | |
| 2011-12 | From October 2011 | |
| Alex Ware | Resigned October 2011 | |
| 2011-12 | From November 2010 | |
| Tim Bradley | From March 2010; resigned November 2010 | |
| Matthew Breeze | 2009-10 | |
| Aiden Peakman | 2008-09 | |
| Tom Hunns | 2007-08 | |
| Martin Mee | 2006-07 | |
| 2005-06 | ||
| Nick March | 2004-05 | |
| Simon Johnstone | 2003-04 | |
| Amanda Window | 2002-03 | |
| Matt Knight | 2001-02 | |
| Phil Holbourn | 2000-01 | |
| Mark Pickering | 1999-2000 | |
| 1998-99 | ||
| Anthony Claydon | 1997-98 | |
| 1996-97 | ||
| 1995-96 | ||
| Laurence Claydon | 1994-95 | |
| 1993-94 | ||
| Brian Marriage | 1992-93 | |
| Richard Foster | 1991-92 | |
| John Bagguley | 1990-91 | |
| Ian McLernon | 1989-90 | |
| 1988-89 | ||
| M. Patton | 1987-88 | |
| Dave Towers | 1986-87 | |
| 1985-86 | ||
| R. Matthews | 1984-85 | |
| P. Newton | 1983-84 |
Trivia
- Alex Pointon has held the role six times, making him the longest serving person in any individual exec role.
- Anthony Claydon held the role three times, and then six people have have the role twice (Robert Maas, Alex Ware, Martin Mee, Mark Pickering, Laurence Claydon and Ian McLernon).
- Amanda Window is the only woman to have ever held the role of Technical Officer.
