Digital Technician and Content Creator

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pensions

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Travel discounts

Hybrid work

Job summary

University Centre Leeds within Luminate Education Group seeks a Digital Technician and Content Creator for Creative Arts. The role supports students and staff with digital media, podcasting, moving image and other technologies, while enabling student learning and project delivery.

The post is part-time (29.6 hours/week) with salary progression. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative department and contribute to content creation and exhibitions.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Current creative practice with public outlet or industry experience.
• Experience supporting students individually and in groups.
• Ability to set up, maintain and operate specialist facilities, equipment and resources.

Responsibilities

• Support students and teaching staff in the use of specialist digital techniques, technologies, software and equipment.
• Prepare, maintain and organise teaching spaces, studios, equipment and stores, ensuring resources are available and compliant with Health and Safety.
• Provide demonstrations and workshops, and introduce new technologies and techniques relevant to the curriculum.
• Oversee equipment loans, stock control, consumables and resources for practical sessions and events.
• Contribute to web and social content and support promotional activities and exhibitions.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams, students and external practitioners.

Skills

GCSEs including English and Maths

Creative practice

Student support experience

Equipment setup

Education

Digital Media qualification

IT qualification

Tools

Specialist equipment

Job description

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Commencing at £27,632 with progression to £29,255 pro rata, per annum

Working Hours:

29.6

City/Town:

Leeds

Closing Date:

23/11/2026

Job Category:

Teaching Assistants

Group Member:

University Centre Leeds

Campus:

University Centre Leeds

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
  Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  Local Government Pension Scheme
  People’s Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
  Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

Part Time 29.6 hours per week

As a Digital Technician and Content Creator within Creative Arts at University Centre Leeds, you will play a key role in supporting students and staff across a diverse range of creative disciplines. You will combine technical expertise and creative practice and content creation to help students develop their skills, work confidently with specialist equipment and bring their ideas to life.

In this role you will provide practical technical support across areas including, podcasting, still and moving image, digital content creation and other specialist creative technologies. This will include demonstrating equipment, software and techniques, supporting practical sessions and workshops, and providing technical guidance to students working independently.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with current digital and creative industry knowledge who enjoys working directly with students, sharing technical expertise and exploring new technologies. You will be part of a creative and collaborative department where your technical knowledge, ideas and industry experience can make a direct contribution to students’ learning and their preparation for careers within the creative industries.

* Actual salary for 29.6 hours per week commences at £22,105 with progression to £23,404 per annum.

What You Will Do

• Support students and teaching staff in the use of specialist digital techniques, technologies, software and equipment, including photography, podcasting, moving image and other creative media.
• Prepare, maintain and organise teaching spaces, studios, equipment and stores, ensuring resources are available, well maintained and compliant with Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Provide technical support and demonstrations, facilitate workshops and independent learning, and introduce new technologies and techniques relevant to the curriculum.
• Oversee equipment loans, stock control, consumables and technical resources, including supporting practical sessions, public exhibitions and creative events.
• Contribute to web and social media content and support promotional activities, exhibitions and events, helping to raise the profile of the department and celebrate work across our creative disciplines.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, students, external practitioners and stakeholders.

About You

• GCSEs including English and Maths (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above, with a relevant Digital Media or IT qualification desirable.
• Current creative practice with a public outlet or relevant industry experience, ideally within the creative industries.
• Experience supporting students individually and in groups, including demonstrating specialist skills and techniques.
• Ability to set up, maintain and operate specialist facilities, equipment and resources.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

About Us

At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Choosing to work for University Centre Leeds means that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.