Media Technician

South Bank Colleges; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bank Colleges in London is seeking a skilled and proactive Media Technician to join the Creative & Digital Industries team at the London South Bank Technical College campus. This hands-on role supports practical teaching by maintaining workshop spaces, equipment, and materials to the highest standards.

You will play a key part in creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for staff and students, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and health and safety.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant creative arts discipline.
• Recent commercial experience within relevant subject area.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software or equivalent software.
• Experience working in a TV studio/broadcast environment/NDI tools.
• Experience working in a photography darkroom or familiar with analogue processes.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety and equal opportunities legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and willingness to learn sector-specific software.
• Commitment to safeguarding and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Commercial experience

Photography darkroom

Health & safety

Communication

Time management

DBS clearance

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

NDI tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

South Bank Colleges is a vibrant and inclusive place to work, where staff are united by a shared ambition to transform lives through education. Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025, inspectors praised the college’s “strong culture of inclusion” and the way staff “foster an understanding of diversity” across all campuses. Adult learning was rated Outstanding, and learners spoke of the college as “an integral part of their journey in life.” With a broad curriculum offer, expert tutors and deep links to the local community and employers, South Bank Colleges is a rewarding environment for education professionals to thrive.

South Bank Colleges is looking for a skilled and proactive Media Technician to join our Creative & Digital Industries team at the London South Bank Technical College campus. This is a hands-on role supporting practical teaching and learning by maintaining workshop spaces, equipment, and materials to the highest standards. You will play a key part in creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for staff and students.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant creative arts discipline.
• Recent commercial experience within relevant subject area.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software or equivalent software.
• Experience working in a TV studio/broadcast environment/NDI tools.
• Experience working in a photography darkroom or familiar with analogue processes.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety and equal opportunities legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and willingness to learn sector-specific software.
• Commitment to safeguarding and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are an inclusive and welcoming college that is highly responsive in meeting the needs of our students. Equality, Diversity and inclusion are central to our values and behaviours, and we seek applicants who are fully committed to enhancing our work in this area.

Safeguarding Statement

SBC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.