Film & Media Technician

Wiltshire College & University Centre Chippenham Campus

Are you a practical and creative technician with experience supporting media audiovisual equipment and digital technologies This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking College where technology plays an important role in supporting teaching learning and student creativity.

As a Media Technician you will provide technical support across media and creative learning environments helping staff and students make the most of specialist equipment and facilities. The department also offers Music Games Development and Visual Arts.

You will work with cameras lighting sound recording equipment and digital media technologies providing day-to-day support troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring equipment is safe reliable and ready for use.

What We Offer

Salary: 25304 rising to 25835 per year

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Location: Chippenham Campus

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts

Outstanding Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free On-Site Gyms
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional Development and career progression
• Additional staff perks and discounts

A stable role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.

What Youll Do

• Set up maintain and operate media and audiovisual equipment
• Support staff and students with cameras lighting sound and recording equipment
• Prepare studios classrooms and facilities for teaching and events
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide practical solutions
• Maintain equipment stock and technical records
• Support media projects productions and College events
• Promote safe and effective use of specialist equipment

What Youll Bring

• Level 2qualification or above in Media Creative Media Photography Film TV or a related subject; or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Practical experience working with media or audiovisual equipment
• Good knowledge of cameras lighting sound and recording technologies
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new technologies
• An understanding of health and safety when working with technical equipment

Make a move that truly pays off

If youre ready for a rewarding technical role where you can combine your passion for media with practical problem-solving wed love to hear from you.

Your technical skills could help shape the next generation of creative talent.

Closing Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026

Interviews Date: Friday 18th September 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDHIGH

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.