Job Title: Digital Technician and Content CreatorSalary: Commencing at 27,632 with progression to 29,255 pro rata, per annumClosing Date: 2026-11-23About the Role
Part Time 29.6 hours per week
As a Digital Technician and Content Creator within Creative Arts at University Centre Leeds, you will play a key role in supporting students and staff across a diverse range of creative disciplines. You will combine technical expertise and creative practice and content creation to help students develop their skills, work confidently with specialist equipment and bring their ideas to life.
In this role you will provide practical technical support across areas including, podcasting, still and moving image, digital content creation and other specialist creative technologies. This will include demonstrating equipment, software and techniques, supporting practical sessions and workshops, and providing technical guidance to students working independently.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with current digital and creative industry knowledge who enjoys working directly with students, sharing technical expertise and exploring new technologies. You will be part of a creative and collaborative department where your technical knowledge, ideas and industry experience can make a direct contribution to students learning and their preparation for careers within the creative industries.
* Actual salary for 29.6 hours per week commences at 22,105 with progression to 23,404 per annum.
What You Will Do
- Support students and teaching staff in the use of specialist digital techniques, technologies, software and equipment, including photography, podcasting, moving image and other creative media.
- Prepare, maintain and organise teaching spaces, studios, equipment and stores, ensuring resources are available, well maintained and compliant with Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
- Provide technical support and demonstrations, facilitate workshops and independent learning, and introduce new technologies and techniques relevant to the curriculum.
- Oversee equipment loans, stock control, consumables and technical resources, including supporting practical sessions, public exhibitions and creative events.
- Contribute to web and social media content and support promotional activities, exhibitions and events, helping to raise the profile of the department and celebrate work across our creative disciplines.
- Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, students, external practitioners and stakeholders.
About You
- GCSEs including English and Maths (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above, with a relevant Digital Media or IT qualification desirable.
- Current creative practice with a public outlet or relevant industry experience, ideally within the creative industries.
- Experience supporting students individually and in groups, including demonstrating specialist skills and techniques.
- Knowledge of PC and Mac operating systems, content creation, digital promotion and the technical requirements of exhibitions and performances.
- Ability to set up, maintain and operate specialist facilities, equipment and resources.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Peoples Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About UsAt University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs.We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. Youll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.Choosing to work for University Centre Leedsmeans that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment.We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running(National Student Survey 2022).SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
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