Further Education Media Technician

Location: Cambridgeshire

Creative Industries Media Technician - FE College

Full Time | Temporary (Approx. 10 weeks initially)
Via Time Plan Education

Time Plan Education are working with a further education college to recruit a Creative Industries Media Technician for a full-time temporary role, starting as soon as possible and expected to last for approximately 10 weeks in the first instance.

This role is ideal for a technically skilled media professional who is keen to work in an education-based environment, supporting learners and teaching staff across Creative Industries subjects including Media, Film, Broadcast, Radio, Animation and Esports.

The Role

As a Creative Industries Media Technician in an FE college setting, you will provide essential technical and practical support to lecturers and students. You will help ensure studios, workshops and specialist learning spaces are safe, well-maintained and fully resourced to support high-quality teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare equipment, resources and learning materials prior to teaching sessions

Provide technical support during lessons, including demonstrations where required

Supervise learners in studios and specialist resource areas

Maintain studios, workshops and specialist teaching spaces

Carry out first-line maintenance and basic repairs on media equipment

Manage stock control, equipment bookings and loan systems

Ensure health and safety procedures are followed, including risk assessments and COSHH

Support department events such as shows, exhibitions and open days

Provide cover across the Creative Industries department when required, including occasional evenings

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

A Level 3 qualification in Media or a related subject

Experience working with media equipment in an educational, training or industry setting

Strong knowledge of media technology, studio hardware and software

A good understanding of health and safety in studio-based environments

Strong organisational skills and a proactive, reliable approach

A genuine interest in supporting young people and adult learners in an FE environment

Desirable

Degree-level qualification in Media or relevant industry experience

Previous experience working in a school, college or training provider

Experience maintaining and repairing media equipment

Knowledge of digital media software and PC/Mac systems

Working Hours and Contract

Full time - 37 hours per week

Temporary assignment - approximately 10 weeks initially

May include occasional evening or weekend work

Safeguarding and DBS

This role is subject to safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS through Time Plan Education prior to starting work.

Why Work with Time Plan Education

A dedicated consultant with experience in FE recruitment

Opportunities to work within further education and training settings

Competitive rates of pay and weekly payroll

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