Specialist Technician (Media)

LTE Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Manchester College is recruiting a Specialist Technician (Media) to support the Creative Industries Department in Manchester City Campus. This permanent, part-time role (17.5 hours per week) focuses on technical assistance for broadcast TV, film, audio production, graphic design and visual effects, helping staff and students deliver curricula.

Responsibilities include ordering and maintaining equipment, delivering practical guidance, and assisting with curriculum delivery.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English & Mathematics required.
• Industry qualification in Broadcast Media, TV, Film or Graphic Design/Visual Effects.
• Knowledge of Broadcast cameras and digital cameras (HD/4K/8K).
• Experience with camera operation, mic setup and sound for moving image.
• Experience in studio and location recording for TV/film and audio.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain within first year.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to staff and students to meet curriculum objectives.
• Order, allocate and maintain all materials and equipment for delivery and assessment.
• Support teachers with demonstrations and practical sessions to enhance student experience.

Skills

English & Maths Level 2

Broadcast/TV/Film qualification

Graphic Design/Visual Effects

Camera operation

Studio/Location recording

First Aid

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Specialist Technician (Media) Job reference REQ012704 Date posted 31/07/2026 Application closing date 06/09/2026 Location Manchester Salary * Pro-rata £12,750 - £16,721.50 (FTE £25,500 - £33,443) per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme Contractual hours 17.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Support Team Attachments Specialist Technician.pdf Job description

We have an exciting opportunity at our City Campus Manchester to join our Creative Industries Department as a Specialist Technician (Media) on a permanent, part time (17.5 hours per week) basis.

As a Specialist Technician within Media – Broadcast TV/ film, Audio production, Graphic Design and Visual Effects, you will support the teaching and learning objectives of planned curriculum programmes through the provision of technical support. To order, allocate and maintain all materials and equipment required by staff and students for curriculum delivery and assessment. To support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum and enhance the student experience by giving demonstrations and providing general (direct/practical) support and advice.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata).
• 3 well-being days per year (pro-rata).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Level 2 English & Mathematics.
• Industry relevant qualification within Broadcast Media, Tv, Film and/or Graphic Design and Visual effects.
• Knowledge of Broadcast Cameras and Digital cameras that shoot in Full HD, 4K and 8K.
• Demonstratable experience of camera functionality and operation, alongside microphone set up and sound recording for moving image.
• Experienced in studio and location recording for TV/ film and Audio.
• First Aid qualification (or be prepared to work towards within first year).

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 06/09/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!