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Wiltshire College & University Centre – Chippenham Campus
Are you a practical and creative technician with experience supporting media, audiovisual equipment and digital technologies? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking College where technology plays an important role in supporting teaching, learning and student creativity.
As a Media Technician, you will provide technical support across media and creative learning environments, helping staff and students make the most of specialist equipment and facilities. The department also offers Music, Games Development and Visual Arts.
You will work with cameras, lighting, sound, recording equipment and digital media technologies, providing day-to-day support, troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring equipment is safe, reliable and ready for use.

What We Offer
Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year
⏱️ Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location: Chippenham Campus
Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts
✔️ Outstanding Benefits
Local Government Pension Scheme
30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
College closure and wellbeing days, including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free On-Site Gyms
Lifestyle Discounts
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Professional Development and career progression
Additional staff perks and discounts

A stable role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.

What You’ll Do
Set up, maintain and operate media and audiovisual equipment
Support staff and students with cameras, lighting, sound and recording equipment
Prepare studios, classrooms and facilities for teaching and events
Troubleshoot technical issues and provide practical solutions
Maintain equipment, stock and technical records
Support media projects, productions and College events
Promote safe and effective use of specialist equipment

What You’ll Bring
Level 2 qualification or above in Media, Creative Media, Photography, Film, TV or a related subject; or equivalent knowledge and experience
Practical experience working with media or audiovisual equipment
Good knowledge of cameras, lighting, sound and recording technologies
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Good communication and organisational skills
A proactive approach and willingness to learn new technologies
An understanding of health and safety when working with technical equipment

• Make a move that truly pays off

If you're ready for a rewarding technical role where you can combine your passion for media with practical problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you.
Your technical skills could help shape the next generation of creative talent.
Closing Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
Interviews Date: Friday 18th September 2026

Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
INDHIGH

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.
We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.