Technical Officer

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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
Position vacant 2024-25
Alex Pointon 2023-24
Position vacant 2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
Alex Pointon 2019-20
2018-19
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 eight 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.