Technician in Media and Digital & Computing

Technician in Media, Digital & Computing (Full-time | Permanent)

Support creativity. Enable learning. Shape future digital professionals.

Are you a skilled media or digital technician ready to support the next generation of creative and technical talent?

Join Bournemouth & Poole College and play a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching, developing students’ technical confidence, and ensuring our industry-standard facilities run seamlessly.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide front-line technical support across our Digital & Creative Media (DAM) and Digital & Computing (DAC) provision.

Working across both Bournemouth and Poole campuses, you’ll support a wide-ranging curriculum spanning film production, animation, esports, digital media and computing, ensuring students and staff have access to fully functional, industry-standard environments.

You’ll play a key part in enhancing the student experience—supporting lessons in real time, troubleshooting technical issues, and helping learners build skills and confidence in using professional tools and technologies.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing, setting up and maintaining studios, IT suites and specialist equipment
• Providing in-lesson technical support to staff and students
• Troubleshooting hardware, software and digital workflow issues
• Supporting students in the safe and effective use of industry-standard equipment
• Assisting teaching staff during practical sessions and assessments
• Delivering small-group workshops and technical demonstrations
• Supporting media production activities including filming, editing and content creation
• Managing equipment, stock control, inventory and technical resources
• Maintaining safe working practices and supporting risk assessments
• Contributing to a positive, organised and professional learning environment

About you

• You’re a proactive and technically skilled individual with a passion for media, digital technologies and supporting learners. You will bring:
• A Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths
• Relevant industry qualification or degree in a related field
• Strong, up-to-date industry experience in media, digital or computing
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting technical equipment
• Knowledge of video production, photography and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience supporting learning, training or practical environments
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills
• A proactive, professional and “can-do” approach
• The ability to work collaboratively and independently
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student success
• Desirable:
• Experience in education or the public sector
• Knowledge of 3D tools (e.g. Blender) or studio lighting techniques
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to achieve)

We encourage early applications, as we may close the vacancy once we receive a sufficient number of strong applications.

Working at Bournemouth and Poole College

More than just a job.

At Bournemouth & Poole College, we are passionate about turning potential into professionals. We are the largest college in the area and a vital engine for the local economy, educating over 9,000 learners and partnering with over 1,000 employers to bridge the gap between local talent and real futures.

A proud culture.

We know that if we want our students to succeed, we have to start by looking after our people. We work hard to create an environment where you feel trusted and valued rather than just employed. In our 2025 inspection, Ofsted observed:

"They have developed an inclusive culture where staff feel empowered to make a positive difference to students and apprentices. Leaders and managers have improved staff morale; staff are proud to work at the college."

A place to grow and belong.

We are committed to a workplace that is genuinely inclusive, where everyone is inspired to contribute and succeed. You will find a vibrant, rewarding environment that celebrate ambition and success in equal measures. To get a better feel for life at the College and explore our full range of benefits, visit our Work With Us page.

Armed Forces Covenant

As proud Armed Forces Covenant signatories, we value the skills and experience veterans, reservists and military families, and encourage them to consider a career with us.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The successful will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.