Creative Practice & Production Lead

South Staffordshire College; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Lichfield is seeking a Creative Practice & Production Lead to guide a new creative studio. This role involves developing the studio's identity, mentoring students, and collaborating with industry partners on exciting projects. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in media production, project management, and a passion for innovation. A competitive benefits package is offered, and applications close on January 16, 2026.

Benefits

Generous holiday scheme

Paid time off for emergencies

Pension contribution of at least 20.9%

Wellbeing activities throughout the year

Qualifications

• A passion for storytelling through media.
• Proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Industry experience with a robust portfolio of creative work.
• Flexibility and strong problem-solving skills.
• Transport for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the new creative studio.
• Collaborate with industry partners for projects.
• Mentor learners through real-world creative challenges.
• Manage projects from concept to completion.
• Explore new technologies in the studio.

Skills

Creative thinking

Content creation

Project management

Strong communication skills

Experience in audio-visual production

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Job description

South Staffordshire College is launching an exciting new venture—a dynamic, yet-to-be-named in-house studio designed to inspire innovation and collaboration. We’re looking for a passionate Creative Practice & Production Lead to shape this space into a hub of creativity and opportunity.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and grow our new creative studio, developing its identity and reputation.
• Collaborate with industry partners—from local businesses to larger organizations—to source exciting projects and opportunities.
• Mentor and inspire learners, integrating client-based briefs into their curriculum and guiding them through real-world creative challenges.
• Deliver outstanding media products, managing projects from concept to completion with the support of our talented students.
• Drive innovation, exploring new technologies and creative approaches to keep our studio at the cutting edge.

What we’re looking for:

• A creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for storytelling through media.
• Strong skills in lens-based media, content creation, and digital production—experience with Adobe Premiere and After Effects is a big plus.
• Proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Industry experience backed by a portfolio of creative work that showcases your talent and versatility.
• Flexibility, problem‑solving skills, and ideally, experience in audio‑visual production and small‑to‑medium scale projects.
• Your own transport for client visits and project coordination.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of creative education, empower the next generation of digital talent, and make your mark on a brand‑new studio. If you thrive on creativity, collaboration, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about this great opportunity visit www.southstaffs.ac.uk/latest-vacancies/ to apply and to download a job specification.

All applications must be received by: Friday 16th January 2026
Interviews are anticipated to take place on: Monday 26th January 2026

What you can expect from us

We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.

We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with child and barred list check.