Job Description
There is a unique and exciting role at the heart of the technology department at BFBS who are responsible for providing broadcast and entertainment services to the British Forces serving in the UK and across the world. BFBS is looking for a dynamic Broadcast Engineer to be part of a talented team of engineers supporting a live TV studio, a lively news team and a variety of radio services and studios.
This is not a role for people who prefer a predictable routine. BFBS provide broadcast services to a very fluid audience base, who demand and deserve the best, and their requirements are often unpredictable and require to be satisfied quickly.
This is not a role for people who prefer specialising in one part of a broadcast system. BFBS Technology is responsible for broadcast services across the entire broadcast chain, from the microphone and camera through to the audience's devices, while we don’t expect anybody to be an expert on the entire system on day one, they need to have an interest in it all.
This not a role for people who prefer to tackle one task at a time. There are always multiple projects and programs for work to be managed at BFBS, and we are looking for somebody who can be part of a multi-skilled team to support and deliver BFBS services across the globe.
If you are currently working in an engineering role in broadcast technology support, or similar media industry, and you are looking for a challenge and willing to expand your knowledge across multiple broadcast services, then this maybe the ideal role for you.
Leave the mundane behind, embrace the excitement of working for a dynamic and global broadcaster and apply today.
How to apply
Please click the 'Apply now' or e-mail opportunities@bfbs.com and send your CV with an e-mail outlining the skills and experience that you can bring to this role.
We would be grateful if you can also complete the Equal Opportunities form and submit as part of your application.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK.
What we offer
We offer a competitive employee benefits package that has been designed to support your health and well-being, and care for your financially. This includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible/hybrid working, family friendly policies and an employee assistance programme.
We are a modern, vibrant and forward-thinking organisation and attract talented people to join and develop at BFBS, where we strive to create an inclusive and collaborative working environment where everyone can contribute, learn and be themselves. We have a number of networks run by our community of colleagues, including Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion.
BFBS is a charity and media organisation with a mission to entertain, inform, connect and champion the UK armed forces, their families and veterans.
We strive to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming open-minded, talented and creative people from all kinds of backgrounds, and with different preferences and experiences. What we all have in common is a commitment to trust, quality, innovation and going the extra mile to achieve our mission. It’s a great place to work, with a unique mix of a charity, broadcast and digital creative environment.
As an organisation, we have lived and worked with the military community for over 75 years, and we are incredibly proud of our roots.
Our radio, TV and digital channels boost the morale of the armed forces serving overseas – and their families – keeping them connected with home, while our agile distribution solutions are tailored to each local environment and infrastructure, providing media services wherever the armed forces are overseas.
Across a growing number of platforms, our captivating military storytelling is popular with both the armed forces community and curious civilians. And our creative, training and events services offer award-winning expertise and skills to defence and government.
We are an equal opportunities employer who actively encourages people from all cultural backgrounds and with disabilities to apply.
To apply, please send your C.V and a covering letter telling us why you fit the role and please state your salary expectations too, to opportunities@bfbs.com
Would you please also complete the Equality and Diversity Information Form provided on our website and return it as part of your application.
Please ensure that you read our company's privacy policy https://about.bfbs.com/privacy-policy by applying for this role, you are consenting to the company storing your personal data, as per the privacy policy. If you have any questions relating to this, please email your questions to opportunities@bfbs.com
This advert has no close date, we reserve the right to close it at any time and interview candidates as and when they apply, therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as they see the advert. Thank you.
We thank you for your interest and application. We can’t guarantee to be able to respond to all applicants, therefore, if we do not contact you within 28 days of applying, you have been unsuccessful. Please look out for other opportunities on our website http://jobs.bfbs.com