Technician in Creative Media 0.8

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Professional learning program

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Retail discounts

Job summary

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are seeking a Creative Media Technician to support media delivery at the Aberystwyth campus. You will assist in video shooting, capture, editing and export processes and help manage AV equipment to support teaching and practical media production.

Working with staff and learners, you will install and maintain hardware and software, ensure a safe learning environment, and contribute to a responsive, well-equipped media facility across the college.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or 3 years industry experience required.
• GCSE English at grade C or equivalent.
• GCSE Mathematics at grade C or equivalent.
• Health & Safety training or willingness to undertake.
• Recent experience with Adobe software.
• Competence with digital cameras, editing and animation software.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Creative Media and Art teams for AV equipment management.
• Offer guidance and support for hardware and software issues; diagnose and fix faults promptly.
• Carry out installation and configuration of new computer hardware.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with Health and Safety regulations.
• Prepare and update Health & Safety documentation with course teams.

Skills

Adobe Software

Video editing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Education

Level 3 qualification

3 years industry experience

Job description

Technician in Creative Media 0.8

The Faculty of Creative & Culinary Arts, Animal Science, Automotive and Technology at Coleg Ceredigion is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and forward-thinking Creative Media Technician to support the delivery of Media and Art provision at our Aberystwyth Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled individual with a passion for creative media and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Working closely with staff and learners, you will provide technical support across a range of media activities, ensuring equipment, software and resources are maintained and ready for teaching and learning. As Creative Media Technician, you will support practical media production by undertaking video shooting, capture, editing and export processes. You will also assist in the operation, maintenance and management of media equipment and facilities, helping to create an effective learning environment for students.

As Creative Media Technician, you will support practical media production by undertaking video shooting, capture, editing and export processes. You will also assist in the operation, maintenance and management of media equipment and facilities, helping to create an effective learning environment for students.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide support to the Creative Media and Art teams to assist management, maintenance and security of AV equipment
• Provide advice, guidance and support for both hardware and software issues raised by staff and learners. To identify and fix software and hardware faults quickly and efficiently with central support where required
• Carry out the installation and configuration of all new computer hardware in relation to your area of responsibility to ensure operation to the highest quality standard
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, complying with Health and Safety regulations
• Prepare, maintain and update relevant Health & Safety documentation such as Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, COSHH records and equipment maintenance records, in liaison with course teams

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Minimum Level 3 (A Level /BTEC National Diploma) Qualification or 3 years industry experience in related area
• GCSE English or O Level Minimum Grade C or CSE Grade 1 equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics or O Level Minimum Grade C or CSE Grade 1 equivalent
• Appropriate Health & Safety training (or willingness to undertake appropriate training)
• Recent and relevant experience of working with Adobe Software
• Be competent in the use of the following equipment: Digital cameras for stills and video, editing and animation software
• Good communicator with diplomacy and tact
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly

Desirable

• BA Hons/HNC/HND in related area
• First Aid qualification (If you are not First Aid qualified, a willingness to undertake training as soon as possible)
• A good understanding of the technical support role in Further & Higher Education.
• Willingness to drive college minibus and undertake appropriate training

Welsh Language Requirements:

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 Desirable
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 Desirable

(See detailed language descriptions attached)

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Benefits

• You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
• Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Online and instore retail discounts

About Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion

Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, and part of a regional Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff.

Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.

Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.

The College is based in South West Wales and has seven main campuses at Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford, Llandeilo (Gelli Aur), Aberystwyth and Cardigan. The College is also home to Carmarthen School of Art which has its origins dating back to 1854.

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