Part Time Learning Assistant in Photography (0.4fte)

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on Fridays

Job summary

West Herts College is seeking a practical, organised Photography Technician to support its growing Photography provision within the School of Art & Design at the Watford Campus.

You will prepare and maintain cameras, lenses, lighting and studio equipment, assist in practical sessions, manage loans and stock, and help keep a safe, professional environment while guiding students in using equipment confidently.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DSLR/mirrorless cameras, studio flash and continuous lighting.
• Experience with darkroom processes and photographic printing is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom or other specialist photographic workflows is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cameras, lenses, lighting, and studio equipment.
• Support practical studio sessions and learning activities.
• Manage equipment loans and returns and monitor stock levels.
• Maintain a safe, organised and professional working environment.
• Provide practical technical guidance to students and help them use equipment safely.

Skills

DSLR cameras

Mirrorless cameras

Studio lighting

Studio equipment handling

Tools

Darkroom equipment

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.

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.

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