Equipment Loans Technician - Part Time - Semester Time Only

University of Chichester; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Pension scheme (Aviva Master Trust)

Staff training opportunities

Cycle to work

Bus travel between campuses

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

University of Chichester is seeking an Equipment Loans Technician at the Bognor Regis campus. You will manage loan/return of cameras, lighting and audio gear and support students and staff in a vibrant creative learning environment.

You will contribute to equipment inductions, maintenance, and safe use of professional media equipment, working as part of a small, friendly team with a focus on student experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a creative/media support environment.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to students and staff.
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage loan and return of specialist media equipment.
• Support maintenance and upkeep of cameras, lighting and audio gear.
• Provide technical advice and deliver equipment inductions.
• Ensure safe and effective use of professional media equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication of technical info

Tools

Cameras

Lighting equipment

Audio equipment

Job description

School of Creative and Cultural Industries

Part Time: 25 hours per week - Semester time only (34 weeks of the year) Salary range: £26,707 to £28,031 per annum pro rata, £14,021 to £14,716 including holiday allowance

About this role

We are seeking an Equipment Loans Technician to support our Creative & Cultural Industries department at our Bognor Regis campus. This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry-standard film, audio, and lighting equipment while supporting students and staff in a vibrant creative learning environment.

This role will work as part of the technicians' team and will manage the loan and return of specialist media equipment; support the maintenance and upkeep of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment; provide technical advice and support to students and staff; deliver equipment inductions and demonstrations and help ensure students can safely and effectively use professional media equipment.

About you

You will have experience of working within a creative/media support environment with an understanding of digital film and cinematography equipment, which is to include cameras, lighting and audio equipment. You will also have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical information to students and colleagues in a clear and easily comprehensible manner. You will demonstrate a proactive, flexible and collaborative approach.

About the team

You'll be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

Enquiries are welcomed by Tracy May, Faculty Administration and Operations Manager; [e-mail]

• Closing Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
• Interview Date: To be confirmed

You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; [e-mail]

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