Media Technician

Barnet and Southgate College; London Borough of Barnet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Eye tests for DSE Users

Flu vouchers

Gym facilities

Hair & beauty services

High street discounts

Job summary

Barnet and Southgate College is seeking a Media Technician for a fixed-term full-time role at Barnet Campus. The post involves preparing and maintaining specialist equipment, supporting practical sessions and productions, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring studios and production spaces are safe and ready for use.

You will have hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, sound and post-production gear, plus a relevant Media Production qualification.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with cameras, lighting, sound and post-production equipment.
• Qualification in Media Production, Broadcast, Film, TV, Audio or related area.
• Organised, practical and solutions-focused with strong communication.
• Experience in educational environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Creative Industries curriculum with teaching staff.
• Provide professional, approachable service to learners and staff.
• Organise workload and respond flexibly to curriculum delivery.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and space management.
• Follow college policies including health and safety and safeguarding.
• Participate in meetings, training and professional development.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Cameras & lighting

Sound & post-production

Communication

Education

Media Production qualification

Job description

Media Technician

Application Deadline: 2 November 2026

Department: Media

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Barnet Campus (Wood Street)

Compensation: £31,521 - £33,483 / year

Description

Media Technician – Fixed Term (Until 23rd March 2027)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and technically confident Media Technician to join our Creative Industries team on a fixed-term basis.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of Media, Film, TV and related curriculum activities by preparing and maintaining specialist equipment, supporting practical sessions and productions, troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring studios and production spaces are safe and ready for use.

You will have practical experience with cameras, lighting, sound and post-production equipment, together with a relevant qualification in Media Production, Broadcast, Film, TV, Audio or a related area.

You will be organised, practical and solutions-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both staff and students. Previous experience within an educational environment would be desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your technical media skills into a creative curriculum environment and contribute directly to our students’ learning and development.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a creative and ambitious department that delivers outstanding opportunities for learners across Photography, Art and Design, Media and Creative Industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other colleagues to support the effective delivery of the Creative Industries curriculum.
• Provide a professional, approachable and supportive service to learners and staff.
• Organise workload effectively and respond flexibly to the changing requirements of curriculum delivery.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and safety within specialist teaching and production spaces.
• Follow College policies and procedures, including those relating to health and safety, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Promote and demonstrate the College Guiding Principles in day-to-day work with learners, colleagues and visitors.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and handle College information and records responsibly.
• Participate in relevant meetings, training and professional development as required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the nature and level of the role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Barnet and Southgate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches of publicly available information may be undertaken on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment process.

Benefits

Read our Employee Pledge here! The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.

• Annual Season Ticket Loans We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
• Employee Support Helpline The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
• Eye Tests for DSE Users The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
• Flu vouchers We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
• Gym Facilities Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
• Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
• High Street Discounts Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.