Digital/Lens Counter Technician - Creative Arts


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS3 1AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

Leeds City College are recruiting for a Technician to join our Creative Arts team!

Are you passionate about media and photography and helping creative people bring their ideas to life?

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy individual to join our team at the Lens-Based and Digital Counter, based at our state-of-the-art Quarry Hill Campus in the heart of Leeds Creative Quarter.

You'll be responsible for managing the check-out and return of photography and media equipment, assisting students and staff, keeping accurate records in our booking system, and printing images to support creative learning.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in media, photography, or digital production to work in a vibrant and inspiring environment.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that any reservations within the Creative Arts Booking Service are prepared for the start of the teaching day.

• Check out equipment to students and staff members and ensure that all reservations are prepared and checked in advance.

• Carry out equipment inspections after each loan to ensure items are functional and complete.

• Maintain and prepare equipment for loan by undertaking daily tasks such as charging batteries, cleaning camera lenses and updating software.

• Log any damage, missing parts, or maintenance issues accurately in the booking system

• Keep a stock check on consumable items within Technical Services and make the Creative Arts Technical Services Manager aware of the necessity to order more items.

• Print Photos as necessary and ensure payment is taken for this service

• Update software, firmware and applications on Creative Art devices.

• Support users (students, teachers and wider faculty) by answering questions and providing basic training or guidance

About You

• Organised with a strong attention to detail

• Good understanding of camera technologies, lighting and sound for film.

• Able to use MacOS and iPadOS beyond a basic standard

• An understanding of maintenance within a digital lens based area.

• Ability to work in a team or independently.

• Knowledge of specialist creative equipment.

• Able to problem solve and stay calm.

What the college offers its staff

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

• People’s 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

Commitment to safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

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