Part Time Creative Industries Technician (2026/CS014)

Part Time Creative Industries Technician (2026/CS014) Peterlee, SR8 2RN Contract Type: Part Time Salary: Actual salary £12,506 Working Hours: 19 Job Category: Business Support 08/11/2026 - 16 days remaining Apply for this job

Job Introduction

Main Duties of the Role: 

Your role will be to deliver an ambitious curriculum to all by supporting coverage to meet all academic requirements and internal and external bookings in the Creative industries department, including the performing arts, media and music spaces.  To liaise with internal staff regarding use of the spaces and external hirers to ascertain technical requirements. 

Essential Requirement: 

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant occupational area (Music, Performing / Production Arts, Media, etc)
• GCSE level standard education or equivalent (maths & English)

What we offer:

• 35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (fte)
• LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 13.5% employer contributions. 
• Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan. 
• Heavily discounted Gym Membership.
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave. 
• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
• Free onsite parking.
• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
• Cycle to work scheme and much more.
• Access to free Beamish Tickets. 

Join Our Team at East Durham College

Now is the perfect time to become part of our fantastic team at East Durham College! With recent investments enhancing our already outstanding teaching facilities and further development on the horizon, the College offers an excellent environment for both staff and students. We take pride in providing access to education for all, offering clear pathways through various stages of learning with a strong focus on employment opportunities across the North East region. We’re also thrilled to have earned our fifth consecutive ‘GOOD’ rating from Ofsted.

East Durham College operates across three campuses, delivering a wide range of courses from general further education and A-Levels to specialist land-based and technical programs, ensuring there is something for everyone. As a team member, you’ll enjoy a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, free gym access (Willerby Grove Campus), free parking, and much more.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our dynamic workforce.

As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, East Durham College operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria, as part of our status as a Disability Confident Employer.

At East Durham College, we uphold Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education standards. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

For more information about the College, please visit our Creating outstanding futures | East Durham College.

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Overview

Number of Positions
1
Contract Type
Part Time
Working Hours
19
Salary
Actual salary £12,506
Job Category
Business Support
Location
Peterlee
Reference
edccareers/TP/149/257