Part Time Learning Assistant in Photography (0.4fte)

onlyFE; Watford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on a Friday

Job summary

WHC Group invites applications for a Photography Technician at the Watford Campus. The role focuses on maintaining cameras, lenses, lighting and studio equipment while supporting practical sessions and managing loaned gear.

They will monitor stock, uphold safety standards, and provide clear technical guidance to students to build confidence and independence in photographic practice. The position is 0.4 FTE with a friendly, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, studio lighting and digital workflows is essential.
• Darkroom processes or photographic printing experience would be advantageous.
• Able to guide students in safe, confident use of equipment and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cameras, lenses, lighting and studio equipment.
• Support practical studio sessions and manage equipment loans/returns.
• Monitor stock and maintain safe, organised working environments.

Skills

DSLR/mirrorless cameras

Studio lighting

Studio flash

Continuous lighting

Photography workflows

Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom

Student support

Education

Photography degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

We are looking for a practical, organised and enthusiastic Photography Technician to support our growing Photography provision within the School of Art & Design.

Working alongside photography lecturers and students, you will play an important role in maintaining our specialist facilities and ensuring learners have access to the equipment, materials and technical support they need to produce ambitious photographic work.

The role will involve preparing and maintaining cameras, lenses, lighting, studio equipment and photographic resources, supporting practical studio sessions, managing equipment loans and returns, monitoring stock and helping maintain safe, organised and professional working environments.

You will provide practical technical guidance to students, helping them use photographic equipment confidently and safely while encouraging them to become increasingly independent.

Knowledge of DSLR/mirrorless cameras, studio flash and continuous lighting, photographic studios and digital photographic workflows is important. Experience of darkroom processes, photographic printing, Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom or other specialist photographic processes would be advantageous.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, patient, organised and technically confident, enjoys working with young people and can explain practical processes clearly.

This would suit a practising photographer, photography graduate, studio assistant, photographic technician or someone working within the photographic industry who would enjoy supporting the next generation of creative practitioners.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team within a large department where maintaining high levels of performance is expected.

This is a part-time role working 15 hours per week (0.4fte) at our Watford Campus.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 24th September 2026.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you would like any more information, you can contact us on 01923 812333 or e-mail [e-mail].

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for the role, please contact the Human Resources team.