BFBS – Broadcast Operations Engineer

Confederation of Service Charities; Chalfont St. Peter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic broadcasting organization seeks a Broadcast Operations Engineer based in Chalfont St. Peter, England. This exciting role involves supporting radio and TV broadcast systems, including transmission and production. Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn and engage with various broadcast technologies. We offer a competitive benefits package, flexible working, and a supportive culture that fosters inclusivity and development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible/hybrid working

Subsidised private medical

Access to a free GP

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Understanding of broadcast IT systems is essential.
• Familiarity with radio production systems required.
• Experience with TV playout systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support all broadcast systems including radio studios.
• Involve in TV and Radio transmission operations.
• Work on satellite communications and broadcast IT.

Skills

Broadcast IT systems

Broadcast radio production systems

TV playout systems

Cloud-based broadcast workflows

Problem-solving ability

Job description

BFBS have a vacancy for a Broadcast Operations Engineer, this is a varied and exciting role for the right person. BFBS are responsible for providing broadcast and entertainment services to the British Forces serving in the UK and across the world, (we serve those who serve). Based at our headquarters in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, this role will involve travel across the UK and internationally and you will have the opportunity to support all of our broadcast systems including radio studios, TV playout, our news operation, TV and Radio transmission, satellite communications, broadcast IT and delivery of transport streams over a variety of platforms. This is not a role for those who prefer specialising in one part of a broadcast system as BFBS Technology is responsible for broadcast services across the entire broadcast chain, from the microphone and camera through to the audiences’ devices. We don’t expect you to be skilled on the entire systems as we’ll train and support you, but we’d like you to have an interest in all of them!

If you join the team very shortly you will develop a range of skills including:

• In depth understanding of broadcast IT systems.
• In depth understanding of broadcast radio production systems.
• In depth understanding of TV playout system.
• Understanding of cloud-based broadcast workflows.
• Experience of system implementation and integration.
• Experience of implementing the technology supporting critical broadcast systems.
• The ability to creatively approach problems not covered by existing procedures.

Leave the mundane behind, embrace the excitement of working for a dynamic and global broadcaster and apply today. To view the job description, please visit our website at https://about.bfbs.com/opportunities

If you’re unsure if you have all the requirements for this role, please still apply as we may think you’d be a great fit!

All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK

We may close this job advert early if sufficient applications have been received, so submit your application today to avoid disappointment.

Why work for us?

BFBS is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are committed to looking after our people, helping them to develop their skills and build successful careers

What we offer

We offer a competitive employee benefits package that has been designed to support your health and well-being, and care for you financially. This includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible/hybrid working, a range of supportive family friendly policies, subsidised private medical and access to a free GP, alongside a comprehensive employee assistance programme.

We strive to create an inclusive and collaborative working environment where everyone can contribute and be themselves. Our colleague-led networks – Belonging (Inclusivity and Diversity), Wellbeing, Women’s, Armed Forces and Greener – ensure everyone has a voice.